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Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
Peri- and postmenopausal hormonal changes may exacerbate asthma, rhinitis, cough, allergies, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, and angioedema
Menopause Changes Allergy Rules for Women
This systematic review examines the association between declining and fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels and various allergic and …
Menopause can worsen allergies like hay fever and asthma because dropping estrogen levels make your immune system more reactive to triggers.
Frontiers
Apr 14, 2026
Pediatrics
Sys. Review
A single case report confirms rare IgE-mediated cocoa allergy causing anaphylaxis in a child
Your Child's Chocolate Reaction Might Not Be Milk or Nuts
This systematic review and case report describes a 2-year-old female with a history of allergic rhinitis and tree nut anaphylaxis who experi…
Most chocolate reactions aren't the cocoa itself, but a rare toddler case proves true cocoa allergies exist and require careful testing to f…
Frontiers
Apr 14, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Cohort
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels associated with disease severity in children with allergic rhinitis and adenoid hypertrophy
Low Vitamin D May Worsen Your Child's Allergies and Sleep
This retrospective observational study examined 268 children aged 3 to 12 years with co-existing allergic rhinitis and adenoid hypertrophy.
A simple blood test might reveal a surprising factor behind a child's constant congestion and restless nights.
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of mercury exposure in children associates with higher prevalence of asthma, atopic dermatitis, and other allergic outcomes
A Hidden Link in Your Child's Allergies Might Be in Your Diet
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined sixteen studies involving children with measured mercury exposure in East Asia and Europe.
Mercury exposure in early life is linked to asthma, eczema, and other allergies in children, with up to 22% of exposed kids affected.
Frontiers
Apr 10, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
RCT
House dust mite immunotherapy reduces IgE and symptoms in Indonesian children with allergic rhinitis and asthma
Could weekly dust mite shots help Indonesian children breathe easier with less medicine?
A small RCT of 41 Indonesian children with allergic rhinitis and asthma found 14 weeks of weekly subcutaneous HDM immunotherapy significantl…
Weekly dust mite shots helped Indonesian children with allergies and asthma breathe easier, needing fewer pills and feeling less discomfort …
Apr 9, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Cohort
Stapokibart shows nasal symptom reduction in pediatric seasonal allergic rhinitis case series
Could a new drug help teens breathe easier during allergy season?
A retrospective case series of 20 pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe seasonal allergic rhinitis found that all patients demonstrated…
Twenty young patients with moderate-to-severe seasonal allergic rhinitis took stapokibart for one month.
Frontiers
Apr 9, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
RCT
Acupuncture plus sphenopalatine ganglion needling shows higher response rate than loratadine for allergic rhinitis
Acupuncture combined with targeted needling may improve allergy symptoms better than standard medication
A 260-patient RCT in persistent moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis found combination acupuncture and sphenopalatine ganglion needling had …
Combining acupuncture with targeted needling helped more hay fever patients find relief than standard allergy medication alone.
Apr 8, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Meta-analysis
Parental autoimmune diseases associated with increased risk of asthma, eczema in offspring
Parental autoimmune diseases linked to higher allergy risk in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies found maternal autoimmune diseases were associated with increased odds of asthma (OR 1.2…
Children of parents with autoimmune diseases face higher risks for asthma, eczema, and hay fever, according to a new analysis of existing he…
Apr 3, 2026
Rheumatology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds allergic rhinitis associated with 2.75-fold increased migraine risk
Do allergies make migraines more likely? A new review finds a strong link
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 observational studies involving over 4.8 million participants found allergic rhinitis was signif…
Millions with seasonal allergies may also face a higher risk of migraines, according to new research analyzing data from over 4.8 million pe…
Frontiers
Apr 2, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
Gut microbiome interventions show conceptual promise for allergic rhinitis but clinical application remains constrained
Can fixing your gut help with seasonal allergies? The science isn't ready yet
A narrative mini-review examining gut microbiome-based interventions for allergic rhinitis found these therapies represent a promising conce…
Gut microbiome therapies for seasonal allergies show promise, but doctors lack standard tests to measure results or confirm long-term safety…
Frontiers
Apr 2, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Dietary zinc supplementation alleviates allergic rhinitis in rats via gut-nasal axis
Could zinc help with allergies? A rat study suggests a possible gut-nose connection
A preclinical animal study in rats found dietary zinc supplementation may alleviate allergic rhinitis, especially at 150 ppm, through mechan…
A rat study suggests zinc supplements might help seasonal allergies by balancing gut bacteria and reducing inflammation in the nose.
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Children's Zyrtec Allergy (cetirizine) for Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Allergies
FDA approves a chewable allergy medicine for children called Children's Zyrtec Allergy
The FDA approved Children's Zyrtec Allergy (cetirizine) for temporarily relieving symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies…
FDA approves chewable allergy medicine for kids as young as 2 to help with runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes from hay fever.
FDA
Mar 31, 2026
Questions about Allergic Rhinitis
Do hormonal changes during menopause make allergic rhinitis symptoms worse?
Yes, hormonal changes during menopause may worsen allergic rhinitis symptoms by affecting immune and nasal tissue responses, though evidence is limited.
Full answer →How do environmental exposures and microbiome changes affect allergic rhinitis?
Environmental exposures like air pollution and climate change disrupt the nasal microbiome and epithelial barrier, increasing allergic rhinitis risk, while microbial changes (dysbiosis) promote inflammation.
Full answer →Can swimming pool attendance increase the risk of allergic rhinitis in children?
Current evidence does not show that swimming pool attendance increases the risk of allergic rhinitis in children; some studies even suggest a protective effect.
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