Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleAllergic asthma is triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.… Overview There is often a link between allergies and asthma. Not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not everyone with asthma has allergies. But allergens such as pollen, dust and pet dander…
Adult Onset Asthma
Read the full articleIt can be frustrating to develop asthma for the first time as an adult. Fortunately, an allergist can help you… Overview Some people don’t show signs of having asthma until they are adults. This is known as adult-onset asthma. What causes adult-onset asthma? There are…
Types of Asthma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… There are many different types of asthma, brought on by many different triggers. If you’re struggling with asthma symptoms – trouble breathing, a persistent cough or tightness in the…
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.… Overview If you have asthma, it’s important to have a plan in place for a range of situations and symptoms. In fact, one of the single most important steps that you can take to…
Asthma Cough
Read the full articleIt’s easy to think that coughing means you have a cold or bronchitis – but if that cough keeps coming… Overview Asthma affects the airways in the lungs, making them inflamed and swollen. The breathing tubes also become reactive, causing them to squeeze and tighten.…
Asthma Attack
Read the full articleAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave… Overview An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. It can feel as if someone is sitting on your chest or there’s a cloud in…
Other Medical Conditions
Read the full articleWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.… Overview When asthma is combined with other conditions, such as the flu, chickenpox, osteoporosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it requires special attention and teamwork with your allergist. An…
Who Gets Asthma?
Read the full articleAsthma can affect people of all ages.… Pregnancy and Asthma Managing your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. Learn to Manage Your Asthma Asthma in Children If your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist…
Asthma 101
Read the full articleWhat is asthma? How do I treat it? Start your journey here.… What Is Asthma? Soccer star David Beckham. Actress Jessica Alba. Singer Billy Joel. What do these celebrities have in common? They all have asthma – a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing…
Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis
Read the full articleFood allergy testing is a very important step in diagnosing food allergies.… Overview Some people know exactly what food causes their allergy. For example, they eat peanuts or a product with peanut in it and immediately break out in a rash. Others need a doctor’s…
HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleUse HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did… Use HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy…
Food Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleThere is no cure for food allergy, and avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to protect against… Overview If you or your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you’ll often hear the word “avoidance.” That’s because there is no cure…
Environmental Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleIf it's not possible to completely avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here… Allergens Dust Mites Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and carpets. No matter how clean your house is, it's…
Cooking & Baking with Food Allergies
Read the full articleIf you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may find yourself looking for a… Overview How does one go about making a birthday cake without wheat? Are pancakes now off-limits because you are not able to use eggs? Will…
Living With Allergies
Read the full articleLiving with allergies means working to make your environment as free of allergens as possible.… There are steps you can take to reduce the allergen load in your house and other environments. Do you ever feel like you or someone you know is constantly coughing,…
Medications
Read the full articleIf you feel like you can't avoid allergens, there are many medicines that can help control allergy symptoms.… Decongestants and antihistamines are the most common allergy medications. They help to reduce a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing and itching. Other medications work by preventing the…
Allergy Shots
Read the full articleShots are effective in treating reactions to many allergens.… Overview Allergy shots are the most commonly used and most effective form of allergy immunotherapy. They are indicated for the treatment of allergic conditions affecting the nose and eyes (allergic rhino-conjunctivitis), ears (allergic otitis media), lungs…
Management & Treatment
Read the full articleGet tested, get treated, get better.… 1 Consultation Your first step is to see a board-certified allergist-immunologist. You can get a referral from your primary care physician or ask for a recommendation from a family member or friend who is seeing an allergist. Find a…
Wheezing, Shortness of Breath
Read the full articleWheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe, especially when you exhale. It is one… Signs of Asthma Swelling or narrowing of your throat or the airways to your lungs can cause wheezing. It can also result in shortness of…
Runny Nose, Stuffy Nose, Sneezing
Read the full articleIf your runny, stuffy nose or sneezing is from allergies, the best remedy is to get your allergies under… Signs of Allergies Everyone sneezes. But how do you know whether your sneezing is caused by an allergy? It can happen when you least expect it,…
Start your year off right
Read the full articleA new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year… A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee…
The microbiome of the nose and the development of allergic diseases
Read the full articleIt is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… It is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology feature an emphasis on our…
Best therapy for atopic dermatitis and an update to the College’s Asthma Yardstick
Read the full articleWe are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s… We are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s resolutions and you have spending…
Unnecessary food allergy testing and prophylactic treatment for HAE
Read the full articleThe year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new… The year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new year. Many of us are…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergy Facebook friends
Read the full articleIt seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related… It seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related to Facebook include knowing more…
A review of professional liability when prescribing beta-lactams and the contributions and life of Henry Claman, MD
Read the full articleAs we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our… As we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our family and friends we’ve…
New treatment to protect people with peanut allergy
Read the full articleAt the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut… At the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut allergy tolerate accidental peanut exposure.…
Who really needs penicillin allergy testing and reviewing penicillin minor determinants
Read the full articleOur Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what… Our Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what promises to be a…
FDA considers new food allergen labeling
Read the full articleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, recently issued a statement explaining the FDA is considering labeling… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, recently issued a statement explaining the FDA is considering labeling products that contain sesame to…
From the desk of the EMD: Sneak peek – tackling physician wellness at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleWith the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you… With the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you a sneak peek of my…
Congratulate your colleagues!
Read the full articleThe College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology.… The College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology. These awards will be presented…
Top 10 reasons to stream the Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleCan’t travel to the all-new and best ever 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting? Get the second-best seat (your own!) and catch all the Saturday… Can't travel to the all-new and best ever 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting? Get the second-best seat (your own!) and catch all the Saturday and Sunday plenaries and symposia…
Connect with colleagues at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleIn the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are… In the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are better than ever, too! With…
Biomarkers for asthma and picking the perfect biologic
Read the full articleHopefully it has finally cooled off (but not started snowing) where you live. October is a transition month as many… Hopefully it has finally cooled off (but not started snowing) where you live. October is a transition month as many of us will see an…
The origins of asthma, impact of caregiver depression and safety of LABAs
Read the full articleAt least in some parts of North America, October has brought cooler temperatures, wonderfully colorful foliage and a decrease in… At least in some parts of North America, October has brought cooler temperatures, wonderfully colorful foliage and a decrease in fall pollen counts. Those of…
Don’t miss this literature review!
Read the full articleWe know College members are extremely busy people – from working in your practice all day to catching up with… We know College members are extremely busy people – from working in your practice all day to catching up with your EHR at night. Who…
An even-better HOD Town Hall
Read the full articleThis year’s House of Delegates (HOD) Town Hall Meeting at the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is all-new… This year’s House of Delegates (HOD) Town Hall Meeting at the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is all-new and just like the Annual…
Southeastern Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society Annual Conference
-Read the full articleThe 2024 SEAAIS Annual Conference will be held at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC from September 19-22,… The 2024 SEAAIS Annual Conference will be held at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC from September 19-22, 2024. Learn more…
NAPAAC 2024 Photos
Read the full articleSee photos from the 2024 North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress, held in April in Las Vegas, Nevada.… The North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress 2024 took place in Las Vegas on April 12-14. Some of the expert speakers who presented during the…
Navigating AI for allergists
Read the full articleBoth allergists and payers stand to benefit from this technology and its decision-optimizing capabilities. However...… Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown increasingly ubiquitous, promising transformative potential across the health care system, including for the practice of allergy. Both allergists and payers stand to benefit from…
