This is one of the most hotly debated issues in the world of honey. The answer depends on who you ask. Taking a spoon of honey won’t stop you from sneezing, but some doctors believe local honey can work like allergy shots by helping you build up an immunity to local pollen. Other doctors state that the allergens found in local honey are not the ones that bring about sneezing fits. However, honey has been proven to suppress coughs, and it has some anti-inflammatory effects – inflammation is part of an allergic reaction – so the debate continues.