Allergies

A new study finds peanut allergies in children from birth to age 3 declined by more than 27% after guidance was first issued, and by more than 40% after it was expanded in 2017.

Even though allergy season is almost year-round in Florida, spring is considered the worst season for pollen allergies due to the number of oak, pine and cedar trees.

USF allergist Dr. Thomas Casale told an FDA advisory panel last year. that of the 6 million prescriptions written for EpiPen auto-injectors each year, more than 40% are never filled.

Allergy season lasts almost the entire year in Florida, and experts say warmer weather could extend it.

There's been a Tussock moth caterpillar takeover in the Tampa Bay area. These creatures are native to Florida, and while they may look relatively harmless, their sting can pack a punch.

The level of misery people will face depends on where they live and what they're allergic to, but there are things you can do to feel better.

Has the pollen been worse this year? Central Florida doctors think so and are seeing more cases of allergy complaints this year than before.

Peanut allergy is one of the most common and dangerous food allergies. Researchers reported that toddlers who wore a daily patch for a year could safely eat a few peanuts.

Bee Friends, a small business in Murray Hill, says more people are coming in for honey during the spring pollen season.

A recent study from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks seven Florida counties among the top 20 "allergy capitals" across the country.

The spread is heightened by the seasonal wind. For people experiencing allergy symptoms, experts recommend staying indoors, closing windows and showering after being outside.

Dr. Tim Hendrix with AdventHealth says the Florida-bound Sahara dust could cause respiratory symptoms similar to a brush fire.