Allergy & Immunology

New EAACI 2026 data suggest B cells contribute to both inflammation and tolerance in allergic contact dermatitis, challenging the T-cell–only paradigm.

A study of children born during Ireland’s COVID-19 lockdown observed lower rates of food allergy in early childhood

Pollen exposure may enhance the spread of coronavirus infections within the nasal lining by weakening antiviral immune responses.

Researchers report that combining allergen-specific mRNA therapy with mTOR inhibition enhanced immune tolerance and reduced allergic inflammation in a preclinical asthma model.

A nationwide online food allergy training programme significantly improved school staff knowledge and confidence in managing allergic emergencies.

Early, high-dose, and prolonged steroid use was associated with poorer survival in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Preventive house dust mite SLIT induced blocking antibodies and reduced allergic immune responses in sensitised preschool children.

Persistent Alternaria sensitisation from childhood was associated with higher risks of asthma and rhinitis in adulthood.