'Could it be an allergy?' is one of the questions people most commonly ask their doctors. With an increasing variety of symptoms being attributed to allergies, the question is becoming more and more frequent and important. What can sufferers and carers do if they suspect an allergy?

Dr Joe FitzGibbon's Could it be an Allergy? is a comprehensive guide to allergic symptoms. He discusses their complexities and confirms that it is possible to get to the root cause of many of them, and so find a way to a healthy and often symptom-free future.

Could it be an Allergy? is written for the layperson by a leading specialist in the field. Carefully laid out, each section includes case histories, questions and answers on the particular allergy, and advice on what to look out for and how to address it. A directory of support and help groups throughout Ireland and Britain is also included.

Could it be an Allergy?: Table of ContentsIntroduction
Section 1. What is an Allergy?

The Range of Allergic Symptoms

The Range of Allergic Reactions

Section 2. Common Allergic Problems

I. Allergy and the Skin: Eczema
II. Allergy and the Skin: Contact Allergic Dermatitis
III. Allergy and the Skin: Hives and Swellings

Allergy in the Nose and Sinuses

Allergy and the Chest: Asthma

Allergy and the Eyes: Allergic Conjunctivitis and Related Disorders

Allergy and the Mouth

Allergy on the Job

Section 3. Fatal and Near-Fatal Allergy

Anaphylaxis

Section 4. Food Intolerance

Allergy or Intolerance: What's the Difference?

Allergy and the Gut

I. Allergy and the Brain: Hyperactivity
II. Allergy and the Brian: Migraine and Other Headaches
III. Allergy and the Brain: Fatigue

Allergy and Rheumatism

Section 5. Associated Topics

The Truth about Candida

Chemical Sensitivity

Allergy and the Psyche

Section 6. Allergy Tests and Treatments

Making Sense of Allergy Tests

The Effective Treatment of Allergy

Appendix 1: A Word About House Dust Mites
Appendix 2: Useful Addresses
Appendix 3: Bibliography