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Intro; Foreword; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: The Allergy Epidemic; Introduction; History of Atopic Disease and Prevalence Studies; Allergic Rhinitis; Asthma; Atopic Dermatitis; Food Allergy; Environment Versus Genetics; Hypotheses for Atopic Disease Development; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Adolescent Brain Development and Implications for Adolescents with Allergies; Introduction; The Adolescent Brain (Normative Adolescent Brain Development); Changes in Cognition and Executive Functioning
Structural Changes Occur Within the Brain During Adolescence, Including Changes in White and Gray MatterContinued Brain Development as Individuals Age into Early Adulthood; There Is Significant Variability in Maturation of Different Brain Areas and Across Individuals; Puberty Induces Hormonal and Affective Changes, Which Have Important Implications for Adolescent Brain Processing of Risks Versus Rewards; Emotions and Psychopathology in Adolescents; Allergies and Psychopathology; Allergies and Sleep; Social Functioning and Quality of Life; Relationship with Parents
Relationships with Peers and Social EnvironmentsPeer Influence/Risk-Taking; Quality of Life and Allergy; Adolescent Autonomy and Illness Management; Conclusion and Implications; References; Chapter 3: How Can We Best Communicate with Adolescents?; Introduction; How to Effectively Communicate with Adolescent Patients and Their Families; The Adolescent Mindset; Direct Communication; Confidential Communication; How to Talk to Teens Alone; Respect and Communication; Common Communication Missteps; Why Does Communication Matter to Adolescent Transition?
How to Effectively Transition Care for Adolescent Patients and Their FamiliesConclusion; References; Chapter 4: The Many Faces of Nonadherence in Adolescents; Introduction; Factors Which Affect Adolescents' Treatment Adherence Behavior; Personal Factors; Denial and Depression; Perceived Threat of Condition; Perceived Value of Treatment; Knowledge and Skills; Social Factors; Family; Peers; Treatment-Related Factors; Side Effects; Cost; Structural Factors; Schedules and Routines; School Policies; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Allergic Rhinitis; Background; Diagnosis
Treatment: Lifestyle Modifications and Environmental ControlsTreatment: Medications; Nasal Saline Irrigation; Oral Antihistamines; Intranasal Corticosteroids; Intranasal Antihistamines; Additional Therapies; Ophthalmologic Medications; Immunotherapy; Pitfalls; References; Chapter 6: Allergic Rhinitis Pertaining to Adolescents; Introduction; Disease-Related Issues Specific to Adolescents; Cognitive Issues; Psychosocial Issues; Sleep Disturbances; AR and Traffic Safety; Issues Related to Allergy Treatment; Antihistamines; Decongestants; Adherence
Structural Changes Occur Within the Brain During Adolescence, Including Changes in White and Gray MatterContinued Brain Development as Individuals Age into Early Adulthood; There Is Significant Variability in Maturation of Different Brain Areas and Across Individuals; Puberty Induces Hormonal and Affective Changes, Which Have Important Implications for Adolescent Brain Processing of Risks Versus Rewards; Emotions and Psychopathology in Adolescents; Allergies and Psychopathology; Allergies and Sleep; Social Functioning and Quality of Life; Relationship with Parents
Relationships with Peers and Social EnvironmentsPeer Influence/Risk-Taking; Quality of Life and Allergy; Adolescent Autonomy and Illness Management; Conclusion and Implications; References; Chapter 3: How Can We Best Communicate with Adolescents?; Introduction; How to Effectively Communicate with Adolescent Patients and Their Families; The Adolescent Mindset; Direct Communication; Confidential Communication; How to Talk to Teens Alone; Respect and Communication; Common Communication Missteps; Why Does Communication Matter to Adolescent Transition?
How to Effectively Transition Care for Adolescent Patients and Their FamiliesConclusion; References; Chapter 4: The Many Faces of Nonadherence in Adolescents; Introduction; Factors Which Affect Adolescents' Treatment Adherence Behavior; Personal Factors; Denial and Depression; Perceived Threat of Condition; Perceived Value of Treatment; Knowledge and Skills; Social Factors; Family; Peers; Treatment-Related Factors; Side Effects; Cost; Structural Factors; Schedules and Routines; School Policies; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Allergic Rhinitis; Background; Diagnosis
Treatment: Lifestyle Modifications and Environmental ControlsTreatment: Medications; Nasal Saline Irrigation; Oral Antihistamines; Intranasal Corticosteroids; Intranasal Antihistamines; Additional Therapies; Ophthalmologic Medications; Immunotherapy; Pitfalls; References; Chapter 6: Allergic Rhinitis Pertaining to Adolescents; Introduction; Disease-Related Issues Specific to Adolescents; Cognitive Issues; Psychosocial Issues; Sleep Disturbances; AR and Traffic Safety; Issues Related to Allergy Treatment; Antihistamines; Decongestants; Adherence