Author: Jane E. Brody
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
No part of the body is more assaulted by allergies than the nose. Because the nose is generally the first line of defense against immunity-triggering invaders, such as dust, pollen, or mold, nasal allergies have become the most common of all allergies. A sufferer of nasal allergies herself, Brody investigates the most common culprits and shows
how to build up
protection. An introductory chapter explains how allergies develop and lists the most common triggers. Another chapter offers guidelines for trigger-proofing homes and
offices. Useful charts and tables that help diagnose, prepare for, and treat allergies are sprinkled throughout the book. For instance, a simple table helps distinguish…
