Seeing children (and not so young people) crying is not an expected sight in Orlando, but during the pollen season this may not be so uncommon. Unfortunately, allergies are very frequent in the population, and although effective therapies are available, many have disadvantages, and research continues to develop novel medicines and immunotherapies that will more rapidly, effectively and safely help people with allergies to enjoy their lives without teary eyes, runny nose and, most particularly, dramatic fights for inhaling air.
Orlando was the site of this year's American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology meeting, many of the findings reported during which in relation with treatments for allergic and immunological diseases are presented in the following report.