Could it be an Allergy? A Comprehensive Guide to Allergic Symptoms

'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 ContentsIntroductionSection 1. What is an Allergy?- The Range of Allergic Symptoms- The Range of Allergic ReactionsSection 2. Common Allergic Problems- I. Allergy and the Skin: EczemaII. Allergy and the Skin: Contact Allergic DermatitisIII. 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 JobSection 3. Fatal and Near-Fatal Allergy- AnaphylaxisSection 4. Food Intolerance- Allergy or Intolerance: What's the Difference?- Allergy and the Gut- I. Allergy and the Brain: HyperactivityII. Allergy and the Brian: Migraine and Other HeadachesIII. Allergy and the Brain: Fatigue- Allergy and RheumatismSection 5. Associated Topics- The Truth about Candida- Chemical Sensitivity- Allergy and the PsycheSection 6. Allergy Tests and Treatments- Making Sense of Allergy Tests- The Effective Treatment of AllergyAppendix 1: A Word About House Dust MitesAppendix 2: Useful AddressesAppendix 3: Bibliography