What are allergies? -- Why are allergies so prevalent today? -- The allergic evaluation: it doesn't have to hurt! -- What are the standard treatments for allergies and asthma? -- The concept of allergy immunotherapy -- No more shots!: sublingual allergy immunotherapy -- The asthma action plan -- Diseases that masquerade as asthma and allergies ... but aren't -- Chronic sinus disease and the new research -- Food allergies -- Your better breathing program -- 5 steps to becoming allergy free -- Acknowledgments.