Allergies News, Features & Updates

February 25, 2026 — The FDA has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) for treating adults and children (ages 6 years and older) with allergic fungal sinus infections (AFRS) who have had sinus surgery.

Learn more about the most recent advances in systemic mastocytosis, from up-and-coming treatments to imagining a different future.

Rachel Lewis tells her story about being diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis.

We spoke with an expert about their experience working with people who have systemic mastocytosis. Read more here.

October 20, 2025 — The FDA has now approved Tezspire as an add-on treatment for adults and children aged 12 and older with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) that is not well controlled with current treatments.

May 22, 2025 — Doctors say too many people still treat their allergies incorrectly. Here’s why, and what to do instead.

May 16, 2025 — New research shows that timing may influence how well allergy treatments work. You can do your own timing tests with input from your doctor. This sample guide may help.

April 8, 2025 — Climate change likely has something to do with new allergy symptoms. Here's what to know.

March 6, 2025 — The FDA has approved Neffy, a needle-free nasal spray, for children aged 4 and up, providing fast and effective treatment for severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

For some people, seasonal allergies come with asthma, insomnia, chronic infections, and a host of other year-round allergies.

Wind, rain, and humidity can change your allergy symptoms. Find out how and get tips to cope.

September 6, 2024 — The FDA has approved a nasal spray, called neffy, to treat serious allergic reactions in adults and children who weigh at least 66 pounds. It should be available in the next few months.

August 9, 2024 — It's for adults, and for children who weigh at least 66 pounds, who have what are known as type 1 allergic reactions, which include the potentially life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis.

May 29, 2024 — Babies who regularly ate peanuts up to age 5 were 71% less likely to have a peanut allergy by age 12, according to a new study. Here's what to know.

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

March 4, 2024 — An old drug offers new tricks for people with multiple food allergies, but costs and access issues could limit its use.

December 8, 2023 — What to know about no-spray Christmas trees, which may have health and environmental benefits compared to traditional trees that are often sprayed with pesticides.

November 16, 2023 — In an early trial phase, all the people in a study tolerated even the highest dose of peanut protein in a toothpaste designed to desensitize allergic patients

September 20, 2023 — The FDA has requested further study before approving a nasal spray version of the allergic reaction medicine epinephrine.

July 28, 2023 — The CDC is calling for more health care providers to become educated about alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy caused by tick bites that may have affected up to 450,000 people in the United States.

June 15, 2023 — A new study found that people of color have more food allergies than white people and that lower-income people are also more affected by food allergies.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.