Allergies Features

Doctors can treat nasal polyps. Find out what might work for you.

Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped growths in your nose and sinuses. Find out more about what causes them.

Evidence suggests that slow, sustained exposure to peanuts under a doctor’s care may cut the odds of an accidental reaction down the line in kids and adults.

Get tips on how to manage your hay fever with drugs, nasal sprays, allergy shots, and more.

Some say a spoonful of honey makes the sneezing and sniffling symptoms of allergies go away. Here's what the experts say.

Suffer from seasonal allergies? Here’s how to get fast, easy relief.

Ragweed, hayrides, and apple picking can spur sneezes, a runny nose, hives, and more fall allergy symptoms.

You might think allergies, skin tests, and shots are for kids. But if you’ve got a scratchy throat and sniffles, think again.

Research suggests that following the right diet may help ease allergy symptoms in some people.

Find out the steps you need to take so you can enjoy barbecues and picnics without having a reaction to your food allergy triggers.

If you or your child has allergies, it’s important to prepare for a rise in pollen, bees, and even trigger foods in the spring.

Can you tell the difference between a cold and allergies?

A guide to fighting nasal allergies, from prescription treatments to self-care.

Do you have sinus problems? Here's how to make your home kinder to your sinuses.

Allergy and asthma symptoms getting you down? Take control with these simple cleaning strategies.

Switching locations might be tempting, one allergy expert says, but it's not guaranteed to bring relief.

If you’ve got seasonal allergies, you might be considering allergy shots as the answer to all your sniffling and sneezing. Here’s the rundown on who should consider them.

Smoke + fog = Smog: What this pollutant can do to make your allergies and asthma symptoms worse.

If you’re an exerciser who loves the outdoors but suffers from allergies, try these tips to help you through pollen season.

WebMD helps you determine whether your child has a common cold or a case of allergies. Learn the symptoms and how to distinguish the two.

Here are some ways to relieve the discomfort and treat skin abrasions from plants that sting and itch.

By learning a bit about how sun damage happens and taking a few simple precautions, you can enjoy a summer free of sunburn.

If you ignore nasal allergy symptoms, they can hurt your quality of life – and get worse. They can also be signs of a more serious health condition. Here are 5 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore and how to handle them.

Do your allergies bother you when you’re at work? Get solutions.

If you have a mold allergy, it’s important to limit your exposure to mold, especially indoors. Here’s how to prevent household mold development, clean indoor mold, and avoid outdoor mold.

Learn about oral allergy syndrome, foods that may trigger this condition, and what tests can identify it.

It's challenging to be the parent of a teenager under the best of circumstances. But if your teen has serious allergies, parents face a whole new set of concerns. Learn how to manage serious allergies and keep your teen prepared at all times.

If your child has serious allergies, you’re not alone. Find support and information about anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions with WebMD’s guide to anaphylaxis resources.

Whether at home or away, dealing with your child’s food allergies can be challenging. Take steps to safeguard your child from cross-contamination, food allergy triggers, and other food allergy dangers.

Dangerous allergies can be frightening, especially for children and teens. Be proactive and safeguard your child from anaphylaxis with these parent-friendly strategies.

Nasal sprays may ease nasal congestion, but overusing them can backfire into a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.

Will moving make my allergies go away?

WebMD interviews Andy Nish, MD, to get answers to three top questions about pollen, including pollen allergies, pollen types, and pollen masks.

WebMD interviews Clifford W. Bassett, MD, to get answers to three top questions about fragrance allergies, including sources, symptoms, and hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products.

WebMD explains why your allergies may not be getting any better – from physical causes to medication mistakes.

Do you have allergies or a cold? WebMD provides some insight into how to recognize signs of various allergies and how your doctor can tell for sure.

Allergy symptoms like red eyes, runny noses and puffy face have you feeling less like Wonder Woman and more like Ugly Betty? These beauty tips from top Hollywood makeup artists will help.

Allergy symptoms can drain you and make you feel miserable. Try these simple strategies to conquer allergies and fight depression.

Women's Guide to Conquering Allergies

If you sneeze with your eyes open, will your eyes pop out? WebMD addresses sneezing: the myths, causes, and more.

Nasal allergies may make you feel anything but romantic. Here's how to get back in the mood.

Autumn has arrived, and you can’t stop sneezing and sniffling. What’s going on? You may have allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Get the facts on fall allergies.

Mold allergies are more common in warm weather, but can be a year-round problem. Here’s what to do.

Experts try to crack the code behind why mosquitoes like some people more than others. Plus, tips on keeping mosquitoes at bay and the best mosquito repellents.

If you have sinus problems, you know just how miserable the symptoms can make you feel. The congestion. The facial pain. The postnasal drip-drip-drip. But sinus problems that crop up in summer can often be avoided -- if you take these six precautions.

From the kitchen to the backyard, WebMD uncovers 7 common household activities that could trigger your allergies.

Diet doesn’t cause nasal allergies or hay fever, but it can make their symptoms worse -– or better. Here are some healthy eating tips for better breathing.