This website provides health and research topics about allergy and infectious diseases, health and research areas of study at NIAID.

Terri Brown-Whitehorn, MD, answers questions about new clinical study proving daily use of a “peanut patch” for a year helped desensitize two-thirds of  peanut-allergic toddlers.

Take action before, during and after allergy season to effectively manage your child’s uncomfortable allergy symptoms.

Inhaled steroids are generally well-tolerated and safe at the recommended dosages, even when taken for prolonged periods. However, like all medications there may be side effects.

Signs your child may have seasonal allergies, tips to minimize exposure to allergy triggers, and how to keep your child comfortable during allergy season.

Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose. These infections usually occur after a cold or after an allergic inflammation.

Test your knowledge about food allergies and learn some ways parents can protect their child from serious reactions to their food allergens.

The FPIES Foundation is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of food-protein induced enterocolitis syndrome by offering tools for education, support and advocacy.

Watch this video to learn more about the differences between various gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease, wheat allergies, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Find out when you should replace asthma treatment equipment (such as spacers and air compressors) and when you should refill asthma medications.