In the United States, food allergy occurs in 6 to 8 percent of children under four years of age and in roughly 4 percent of adults, and its prevalence appears to be increasing, particularly in the area of peanut allergy.

Despite hundreds of families being told their children have peanut allergies every year, many of the children may be able to eat peanuts safely, without allergy fear.

You can plan ahead for the changes in your environment that may affect your allergies or asthma.

Allergen information cards that will help protect the 1-2 per cent of all Australians, and particularly the 3-5 per cent of children, who have food allergies were launched.

35 million Americans are suffering from seasonal allergies - the itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion and sneezing that wreak havoc during the spring and early fall months - common allergy symptoms.

Once-daily Veramyst (fluticasone furoate) Nasal Spray to treat seasonal and year- round allergy symptoms in adults and children two years of age and older.

Head and neck surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are using a minimally-invasive means of treating chronic sinusitis and clearing blocked sinus passageways.

If you suspect that you or a family member is suffering from an allergy, you should make an appointment to see an allergist.

Allergy shots are effective and safe for reducing symptoms of hay fever.

Children who were allergic to eggs were able to essentially overcome their allergy by gradually consuming increased quantities of eggs over time.

Infants whose parents have allergies that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported.

Severe allergic reactions can occur quickly and without warning, and some foods, like peanuts, can be life threatening to allergic children.

Researchers are developing allergy relief drugs designed to stop allergens from entering the body, so rendering them harmless.

Air conditioning filters out some allergens. Keeping windows closed lessens the amount of allergens that travel into the home.

Some advice for allergy season? Don't stifle your sneeze.