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There good news for people who allergies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA has a nasal spray to emergency allergic reactions. The WHO says up to 40 per cent of people worldwide suffer from an allergy. Around 11 per cent of people have a food allergy. Allergies can a condition called anaphylaxis. This is life-threatening. Anaphylaxis is by allergens like peanuts, dairy products, bee stings, fresh fruit and many other things. People who anaphylactic shock can have different symptoms. These dangerously low blood pressure, vomiting or diarrhoea. Some people a swollen tongue and / or throat, which can cause trouble breathing and to death.

The new nasal spray is called Neffy. It people no longer an EpiPen injection. They simply the drug up their nose. This is welcome news for people who have a fear of needles. Neffy is the first treatment of anaphylaxis that is not by an injection. An FDA spokesperson said: "Anaphylaxis is life-threatening and some people, particularly children, may or avoid treatment due to a fear of injections. The availability of [the] nasal spray may barriers to rapid treatment of anaphylaxis." She added: "Neffy an important treatment option, and an unmet need." Neffy will initially available in the USA. It is likely to rolled out worldwide in the coming years.