Caring for your child with severe food allergies : emotional support and practical advice from a parent who's been there /

Collins, a family therapist and the mother of a child with severe nut allergies, outlines the management of life-threatening childhood allergies and the stresses they create within the family. She presents a short, concise manual for parents and other family members and caregivers. Most of the text is devoted to providing techniques for maximizing safety and minimizing the risk of anaphylactic shock. Although brief, the book explores the emotional family context as well as the complexities of allergy management outside the homeÄin school settings, in restaurants, and on trips. The medical components of the book are well documented, and a short resource guide accompanies the text. Recommended for hospital/patient education libraries, consumer health collections, and appropriate social service settings.ÄAndy Wickens, Univ. of Washington Health Sciences Lib., Seattle (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.