Allergies News & Features

March 29, 2023 — A study finds that exposure to indoor cats and dogs in utero or early infancy leads to fewer allergy cases in children. Over 65,000 children were tested, and 22% who were exposed to pets had fewer food allergies than those who were not tested.

March 8, 2023 — Climate change has caused temperatures to rise in 203 American cities since 1970, contributing to longer allergy seasons in more than 170 of them, the report by Climate Central says. Some areas of the country see first blooms weeks earlier.

February 24, 2023 — Recent extreme swings in temperature and weather across the U.S. can trigger health issues for many people, such as allergies, infections, or worsened heart conditions.

January 4, 2023 — The federal government has added sesame to its list of major food allergens, which already includes milk, eggs, peanuts, and other dietary staples. Foods containing sesame must follow regulatory requirements on labeling and manufacturing.

Ryan Piansky has had eosinophilic esophagitis since he was 2 years old. Learn more about how he’s learned to navigate his social life with the condition.

November 8, 2022 — People can outgrow allergies they had as children, and should get tested as adults, especially if their last allergic reaction was a while ago.

July 12, 2022 — According to the product’s website, the medication costs anywhere from $15.99 to $24.99 at Target stores across the country.

June 16, 2022 — What would you do if you believed you had a serious health issue, but the best way to find out for sure might kill you?

Chronic congestion is a common issue with nasal polyps. Get tips on how to manage them.

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

You might need surgery for nasal polyps if medicine doesn't help. Get details on what you can expect.

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

Tips for managing your child's peanut allergy, from one parent's point of view.

Learn how creating a food allergy action plan and educating your child about their peanut allergy can help keep them safe from allergic reactions.

Learn about which people who need to know that your child has a peanut allergy and find out what kind of information you need to share.

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.

March 9, 2018 — New research carried out on animals is linking over-the-counter antihistamines, commonly taken for allergies, with impaired fertility in men.

March 1, 2018 — Pregnant women who take fish oil supplements during the later stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding may reduce the risk of childhood allergies, according to new research.

November 20, 2017 — New research suggests that pregnant women might be able to protect their offspring from common food allergies by eating some specific trigger foods such as peanuts and eggs, especially if they go on to breastfeed.

November 14, 2017 — Treating children and adults with peanut allergy using a skin patch has proved effective in preliminary trials, say doctors.

October 2, 2017 — Schools in the UK are now permitted to keep spare auto-injectors to treat pupils who develop a severe allergic reaction.

August 22, 2017 — The medicines regulator MHRA has updated guidance to doctors on adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for people with severe allergies to conform that 2 should now be prescribed.

August 21, 2017 — A treatment for peanut allergy has been shown as effective for more than 4 years in a clinical trial.

July 18, 2017 — A night out at a restaurant used to be fraught with dilemmas if you had food allergies or intolerances, but new research suggests problems have eased since the rules changed almost 3 years ago.

May 22, 2017 — Plant maps have been published to warn people about which hayfever 'hotspots' they should avoid.

You’ve tried everything for your child’s seasonal allergies. Know when to call the doctor.

Separate fact and fiction about food allergies, including the difference between an allergy and a sensitivity, whether children outgrow allergies, and more.

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.

When you have allergies, keeping your home clean takes on a new importance. Get ideas on how to make it easier.

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

Constant sneezing and runny nose? Don’t let nasal allergy symptoms ruin your day. Find help and learn how to manage your symptoms here.

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?

Don’t let food allergies, pet allergies, or seasonal allergies come between you and your new relationship.

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.

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.

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

Most mosquito bites cause just redness, swelling, and itching. But mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus. Here’s what to watch for.

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