Medication
Read the full articleToday, there are many effective medicines to treat asthma.… OverviewIf you have asthma, you don’t have to suffer with your symptoms or let it affect your quality of life. There are many effective asthma medications available. Your allergist can customize a treatment plan that works for…
Treatment
Read the full articleOften the best way to control asthma symptoms is to avoid whatever causes them.… OverviewEffective treatment of allergic asthma includes identifying and avoiding allergens that trigger symptoms, using drug therapies and developing an emergency action plan for severe attacks. Your allergist may also recommend that you monitor…
What Causes Asthma?
Read the full articleFrom pollen, to smoke, to the flu: a range of triggers can cause asthma symptoms.… OverviewAsthma can be hard to predict. It can develop in young children and stay with them their entire lives. But some people don't develop asthma until they are adults.In some people, asthma symptoms don’t appear…
Sinus Infection
Read the full articleSinus infection is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States.… OverviewSinus infection (known as sinusitis) is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States. Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on over-the-counter…
Dust Allergies
Read the full articlePeople who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom. Dust allergies also give many… OverviewHome is supposed to be a comforting oasis, but for people with dust allergies the home can trigger uncomfortable symptoms. Oddly enough, allergy symptoms often…
Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleSeasonal allergies, like other types of allergies, develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually… Common Seasonal Allergy TriggersIf you sneeze and cough during certain times of the year, you may have seasonal allergies. However, occasional allergies aren’t something you…
Pollen Allergies
Read the full articlePollens and molds can cause allergy and asthma symptoms, and you need to know what you’re allergic to so you… OverviewThere’s a reason the local news provides regular updates on pollen counts each spring: Tens of millions of Americans suffer allergy symptoms caused by exposure…
Allergy Symptoms
Read the full articleAllergy symptoms occur when your immune system overreacts to something that is harmless to most people but triggers a reaction… Are you suffering from allergy symptoms? Take back control of your life. Find out more about your symptoms and how an allergist can help you…
Who Gets Allergies?
Read the full articleAllergies tend to run in families. If you have allergies, it's very likely that at least one of your parents… Does someone in your family have allergies? If so, you might have allergies too. That’s because allergies are often hereditary. While allergies are more common…
Allergies
Read the full articleHave you ever felt like you or someone you know is constantly coughing and sneezing? When a cough isn’t just… Allergies are a major cause of illness in the United States. As many as 50 million people - about one in five - have allergies.…
When To See an Allergist
Read the full articleAsthma and other allergic diseases are two of the most common health problems. Approximately 50 million Americans have asthma, hay… OverviewSome allergy problems – such as a mild case of hay fever – may not need any treatment. Sometimes your allergies can be controlled with the…
What Does An Allergist Treat?
Read the full articleAllergists treat two of the nation's most common chronic health problems – allergies and asthma.… Although symptoms may not always be severe, allergies and asthma are diseases and should be treated that way. Many people with allergies and asthma simply don't realize how much better…
Urticaria crónica espontánea/idiopática (erupción crónica)
Read the full articleHable de sus síntomas con su alergista, quien le proporcionará una evaluación personalizada con posibles estrategias para controlar los… Con El Respaldo de: Resumen Los habones, también conocidos como urticaria, afectan a alrededor del 20 % de las personas en algún momento de su vida.…
Soy
Read the full articleIf you get a rash, stomach ache or stuffy or runny nose after eating asian food or drinking soy milk,… OverviewA member of the legume family, soy is a common ingredient in infant formulas and many other processed foods. In young children, soy is one…
Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome
Read the full articleIf you suffer from hay fever and you’ve ever experienced an itchy mouth or scratchy throat after eating certain raw… Overview Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS), also known as oral allergy syndrome, is caused by cross-reacting allergens found in both pollen and raw fruits, vegetables,…
Air Filters
Read the full articleAir filters in central heating and air-conditioning ducts in your home or in portable room air cleaners help remove indoor… OverviewDid you know that the air inside can be more polluted than the air outside? It’s true! Pollen, animal allergens and mold spores can affect…
Interactive Tools
Read the full articleNot sure if you're suffering from allergies or asthma? Try our interactive tools to find out.… Try our interactive tools. Use our symptom test to find out if you suffer from allergies or asthma. Our shared decision-making tools will walk you through options to discuss…
House Reconciliation Bill impact on allergists
Read the full articleThe Senate is expected to make changes. The policies summarized could be changed in future compromises between the House and… The House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee advanced its section of the House budget reconciliation bill, which includes major changes to both Medicare and…
Explore asthma, viral respiratory infections and more
Read the full articleThis issue of AllergyWatch includes articles about the use of IVIG for immunocompromised patients with viral respiratory infections and… AllergyWatch reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to serve up the information you need quickly. Read about important…
The College supports the CPT definition of a “dose”
Read the full articleWe explained the background of immunotherapy and the confusion that can arise when two definitions describe the same procedure.… The College and the ACAAI Advocacy Council recently wrote to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, requesting that Medicare rescind its current definition of the 1…
Planning is underway for the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleWe’ll be bringing you a high-energy conference with ideas that you can take from the meeting right into your… We’re gearing up for an exciting ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Orlando! As the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the College…
What can you do with unneeded, unopened medications?
Read the full articleSIRUM provides a platform for practices and patients to donate their surplus unopened, unexpired medications.… The College’s Practice Management Committee has requested that information about the following program be shared with ACAAI members. SIRUM provides a platform for practices and patients to donate their…
Allergen Extract Mixing Course 2025 Photos
Read the full articleThe Allergen Extract Mixing Course, held in Chicago on May 17, 2025, provided a full day of instruction and hands-on… The Allergen Extract Mixing Course, held in Chicago on May 17, 2025, provided a full day of instruction and hands-on exercises to teach participants the…
May 22 is the first annual World EoE Day
Read the full articleMay 22 has been designated as the first annual World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 18-24… May 22 has been designated as the first annual World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 18-24 in 2025). There is…
Allergen Mixing Course – 2025 wrap up
Read the full articleThe course was a full day of instruction and hands-on exercises that taught participants how to safely mix allergen… Last weekend the College hosted its Allergen Extract Mixing Course. More than 70 participants traveled to Chicago for a full day of instruction and hands-on…
Are you billing for every service you provide?
Read the full articleAre you not billing for all the services you provide? Review these overlooked allergy-related CPT codes to see if any… Are you leaving money on the table because you’re not billing for all the services you provide? Review the overlooked allergy-related CPT codes below…
2025 Strike Force advocates for allergists and patients
Read the full articleThe Strike Force schedule featured 25 meetings with Congressional offices and key committees with jurisdiction over our priorities.… Drs. Meadows, DuBuske, Rathkopf, Mahr, Tracy, Sublett, and Miller Last week, a group of ACAAI members traveled to Washington D.C. for the College’s annual 2025 Advocacy…
What is the impact of allergic diseases on mental health?
Read the full articleThe May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the impact of allergic disease on mental… May is mental health month, and so this issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the impact of allergic disease on mental…
Why the College is the best home for employed allergists
Read the full articleThe College understands that supporting employed allergists requires some shifts in the education and resources we provide… I don’t need to tell you that, more and more, allergists are choosing employment over private practice – a trend driven by shifting economic pressures, evolving health…
It’s National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month!
Read the full articleWe have ideas so you can spread factual information and share your expertise on allergic conditions in May.… With the focus on asthma and allergies in May, you’ll want to seize the opportunity to spread factual information and share your expertise on allergic conditions.…
2025 Strike Force advocates for allergists in Washington
Read the full articleThe Strike Force is an important opportunity for us to spend one day each year meeting in person with important… Next week, the College Strike Force will climb the Capitol steps to advocate for you! On Tuesday, May 6, we’ll be meeting with members…
Looking for CME?
Read the full articleAre you looking for a convenient place to get CME? Our College Learning Connection (CLC) is a hub for all… The College Learning Connection (CLC) is a hub for all your educational needs. Access your CME transcripts and certificates, explore online learning modules, watch…
Wins and challenges for practicing allergists
Read the full articleTherapeutic wins include Neffy®, SMART inhalers, and omalizumab’s expanded use to prevent some food allergy reactions, to name a… “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” wrote Charles Dickens in “A Tale of Two Cities.” It is an apt…
Scientific Fellow
Read the full articleFor scientists of high moral, ethical and professional standing who have made meritorious contributions to the field of allergy/immunology. Apply… For scientists of high moral, ethical and professional standing who have made meritorious contributions to the field of allergy/immunology. Apply Now Instructions: Email completed applications…
Fellow
Read the full articleFor physicians certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) or by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and… For physicians certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) or by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and who devote at least 75…
Member
Read the full articleFor physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council… For physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).…
Resident/Medical Student
Read the full articleFor medical students, or internal medicine or pediatrics residents, in an accredited program in the United States or Canada. Apply… For medical students, or internal medicine or pediatrics residents, in an accredited program in the United States or Canada. Apply Now Membership Benefits Free access…
