When To See an Allergist
Read MoreAsthma and other allergic diseases are two of the most common health problems. Approximately 50 million Americans have asthma, hay fever or other allergy-relat…
What Does An Allergist Treat?
Read MoreAllergists treat two of the nation's most common chronic health problems – allergies and asthma.
Choosing an Allergist
Read MorePeople with asthma or allergies need to see a doctor who’s an expert or specialist in treating asthma and allergies. Allergists are experts in treating asthma …
Do You Need An Allergist?
Read MoreIt’s time to take control of your allergies and start enjoying life again. It’s time to find an allergist.
Occupational Asthma
Read MoreIf you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.
Non-Allergic Asthma
Read MoreIllnesses, medications and environmental factors are common triggers for nonallergic asthma.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Read MoreMany professional athletes have asthma, but with the right treatment, they can still breathe easy during exercise. Do you have symptoms of asthma only during e…
Asthma-COPD Overlap
Read MoreAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.
Adult Onset Asthma
Read MoreIt can be frustrating to develop asthma for the first time as an adult. Fortunately, an allergist can help you manage your condition and live the life you want.
Types of Asthma
Read MoreUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.
Asthma Cough
Read MoreIt’s easy to think that coughing means you have a cold or bronchitis – but if that cough keeps coming back, it may be a sign of asthma
Asthma Attack
Read MoreAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave the lungs.
Asthma Symptoms
Read MoreAsthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to an allergen, irritants in the air, or extreme weather conditions.
Pregnancy and Asthma
Read MoreManaging your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.
Other Medical Conditions
Read MoreWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.
AllergyTalk: Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Podcasts
in AllergyTalkRead MoreThis three-episode miniseries of podcasts will 1) review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis; 2) describe… This three-episode miniseries of podcasts will 1) review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis; 2) describe the influence of skin color…
ACAAI billing and coding: making RVUs work for you
Read MoreThe "Making RVUs Work for You" webinar was recorded and is posted on the College Learning Connection (CLC), where members can watch it for free any time. It’s also available at the CLC’s Practice Management Webinar page. The slides and handouts are…
Need 2020 MIPS flexibility?
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced physicians have the option to opt-out completely or partially from the… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced physicians have the option to opt-out completely or partially from the 2020 Merit-based Incentive Payment System…
Apply for MIPS COVID-19 Exceptions
Read MoreAre you required to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2021? If so, you can opt out and avoid a potential 9% penalty by completing an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception application due to COVID-19. Applications are now open…
Relief from MIPS penalties
Read MoreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will exempt MIPS-eligible clinicians (EC) from up to a 9% negative payment adjustment for the 2020 reporting year (2022 payment year). The Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances…
2020 MIPS exemptions for COVID-19, hurricanes and wildfires
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has enabled practices to completely opt out of MIPS for 2020 due to difficulties resulting from COVID-19, hurricanes and wildfires. Extreme and uncontrollable circumstances exceptions are available for all of these emergencies, enabling practices to…
2020 MIPS cost category to be reweighted to zero
Read MoreDid you or your practice participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2020? If so, read on. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the 2020 performance year MIPS Cost category will be automatically reweighted to 0% of the final score…
How does your compensation compare with other allergists?
Read MoreThe College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) to collect allergy-specific compensation and production data for the sixth consecutive year! Complete our 2022 survey and find out how your compensation compared to other allergists during 2021 amid COVID…
Improving Access to Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis in Minority and Underserved Populations
in AllergyTalkRead MoreThis episode will describe best practices for addressing disparities in care for patients with atopic dermatitis and how to implement… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The third episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will describe best practices for addressing disparities in…
The Influence of Skin of Color in Diagnosing and Managing Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
in AllergyTalkRead MoreThis episode will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing patients with atopic dermatitis.… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The second episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing…
Current Evidence for Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis
in AllergyTalkRead MoreThis episode will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis.… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The first episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis. The miniseries…
The AMA celebrates 175 years
Read MoreThe AMA celebrates 175 years of service to the medical community this year, and the College has had a long-standing… This week, College representatives are attending the Annual Meeting of the AMA’s House of Delegates. The AMA celebrates 175 years of service to the…
June’s issue of Annals focuses on allergens
Read MoreIn an insightful review from one of the world leaders in this field, you will get a full update on… Summer is nearly upon us. This month the focus of Annals is on allergens, which are critically important to our practices. I think you…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 23, 2022
Read MoreThe CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 receive a COVID-19 booster shot. This recommendation comes after the FDA authorized a booster dose for this age group. Studies suggest that you can be infected with COVID-19 ‘at…
Fellow-in-Training
Read MoreThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. … The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. Apply Now Who We AreThe…
Making RPMs and RTMs work for your practice
Read MoreThere has been a lot of buzz about remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and recently remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM). But what exactly are RPM and RTM, and can they really be implemented in allergy practices? Do they improve care for patients, and will you get…
Congress builds support for prior authorizations reforms
Read MoreBipartisan support in Congress is building for one of ACAAI’s key legislative advocacy priorities. The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to… Bipartisan support in Congress is building for one of ACAAI’s key legislative advocacy priorities. The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which would…
Telehealth Toolkit
Read MoreLearn how to optimize your existing telemedicine program or how to implement it if you’re just getting started. Get info… Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, can increase patient access, improve patient satisfaction, expand your scope of practice and improve patient outcomes. Telehealth became a…
Coding for telehealth
Read MoreMany payers, including Medicare, provided coverage for telehealth services prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Over the past two years, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of telehealth services for both physical and mental health concerns. Telehealth/telemedicine…
Use social media to capture patients' attention
Read MoreSocial media has become a key part of people's daily lives, and millions of people in the U.S. actively engage daily. Is your practice leveraging social media to capture the attention of patients? The College has the tools you need to create…
PIDD eParameter
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis eParameter presents the content from the ACAAI/AAAAI Practice Parameter for Primary Immunodeficiency Disease and is designed to be easy to navigate and explore. The practice parameters are documents that establish boundaries for appropriate patient care. They acknowledge…
Telemedicine and Digital Health Post-COVID
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 29, 2021Speaker: Tania Elliott, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsThis program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.AccreditationThe American College…
Asthma & Racial Disparities
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address clinical care, community action and health policy to benefit minorities with asthma.Supported by Amgen and AstraZeneca.Learning ObjectivesKnow the multifactorial causes of racial disparities in asthmaLearn how to better manage asthma…
Meeting the Challenges of Severe Pediatric Asthma
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address the complexities of understanding and managing severe asthma in pediatric patients.This webinar is supported by Sanofi.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic quality of life issues related to food allergies…
COPD Phenotypes
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 26, 2022Speaker: Vickram Tejwani, MDDescription: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) therapies have been fairly limited for several decades, however this may be due to approaching the heterogenous disease of COPD as a single homogenous disease…
Immunotherapy Coding Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersOur coding experts do a deep dive into the coding for various types of immunotherapy. Topics include:Coding for sublingual immunotherapyCoding for subcutaneous immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterCoding for venom immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterThis course was reviewed for accuracy in August, 2021.Additional informationDisclosure: TBD…
E&M Coding - Explained
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersE&M coding changes went into effect Jan. 1, 2021 and in June the AMA issued important coding. This webinar reviews the latest changes and how they apply to allergists. Using a case-based format, our experts explain…
Writing Effective Test Questions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreThis course guides you through best practices for writing effective test questions for CME and other purposes. It includes an instructional video, a written guide, and a chance to practice reviewing and improving sample questions in an interactive online exercise.Additional informationDisclosure: NA…
AIM Self-Assessment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: $199 for College Members, $299 for non-membersCollege membership is free for Fellows-in-TrainingYou can earn up to 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This first Allergy & Immunology Medicine self-assessment module is designed to help allergy/immunology providers obtain new…
Risk Factors for the Development of Asthma and Food Allergies
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on June 24, 2021Speaker: Angela Hogan, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsThis program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.AccreditationThe American College…
New Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on June 22, 2022Speaker: Luz Fonacier, MDThere are many new treatment for AD that has been approved since Dec 2021 and the allergists have to be familiar with many treatment options for this common and potentially debilitating…
How to Survive and Maybe Learn to Love Your EHR
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersFor many allergists the EHR is a source of frustration and stress. However, a few simple changes can dramatically improve EHR productivity. In this webinar, College experts:Demonstrate ways to improve your existing EHR functionality, including using templates…
Remote Physiologic Monitoring and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar discusses Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and how can they work for allergy practices. Our experts: Walk through the spectrum of digital engagement. Explain where RPM and RTM fit in.Describe when…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for AD in Minority and Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe best practices for addressing disparities in care for patients with atopic dermatitis and how to implement specific health equity strategies to improve access to atopic dermatitis care and increase patient adherence to treatment.AccreditationThe American…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 1: Current Evidence for Disparities in AD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 2: The Influence of Skin of Color in Diagnosing and Managing Patients with AD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing patients with atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
State of the Art Food Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersSeveral new therapies including OIT, EPIT, SLIT, and biologics (monoclonal antibodies) are being evaluated in large scale trials. Allergists need to have the most up to date knowledge of these emerging therapies to be able to educate their patients…
AllergyTalk Episode 20: Methacholine Challenge Caveats, Biologic Super-Responders
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up…
Beyond E&M Coding: Procedures and More
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar was reviewed and updated in August, 2021.This webinar walks through how and when to do procedures/tests on the same day as an E&M visit using modifier 25. We review:Skin testingFeNOPFTsSupported by CircassiaAdditional…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: Bench to Bedside and Beyond
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersChronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a type 2 inflammatory disorder that has direct effects on quality of life, comorbid conditions, and healthcare costs. Join our experts to learn more about this disorder, diagnosis and recent developments in…
Rhinitis/Sinusitis/Ocular and Anaphylaxis Track | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read MoreRhinitis / Sinusitis / Ocular and Anaphylaxis Track.table-responsive {overflow-x: visible !important;},#conference_schedule_advanced_div table { display: table; border-collapse:; border-spacing: 0px; border-color: ;}#conference_schedule_advanced_div table td {border:0px;}.dataTables_filter {display:none;}table.dataTable thead th, table.dataTable thead…
FIT Bowl
Read More29th Annual ACAAI FIT Bowl.table-responsive {overflow-x: visible !important;},#conference_schedule_advanced_div table { display: table; border-collapse:; border-spacing: 0px; border-color: ;}#conference_schedule_advanced_div table td {border:0px;}.dataTables_filter {display:none;}table.dataTable thead th, table.dataTable thead td…
Future Meeting Dates | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting 2019
Read MoreFuture Meeting DatesNovember 4-8, 2021New Orleans, Louisiana November 10-14, 2022Louisville, Kentucky November 9-13, 2023Anaheim, California October 24-28, 2024Boston, Massachusetts November 6-10, 2025Orlando, Florida…
The Changing Practice Landscape: Rising to the Challenge | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read MoreThe Changing Practice Landscape: Rising to the ChallengeExplore the #ACAAI20 ProgramEducation InformationNot on Thursday ProgramAnnual Literature ReviewFriday SessionsSaturday SessionsSunday SessionsOral AbstractsSpecial EventsOffice Administrators CourseAdvanced Practice CourseAllied Health CourseSessions by TrackFaculty BiographiesYou’re invited to an exciting virtual experience! Plan to attend the 2020 virtual ACAAI…
Clinical Immunology and Autoimmune and Biologicals Track | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read MoreClinical Immunology and Autoimmune and Biologicals Track.table-responsive {overflow-x: visible !important;},#conference_schedule_advanced_div table { display: table; border-collapse:; border-spacing: 0px; border-color: ;}#conference_schedule_advanced_div table td {border:0px;}.dataTables_filter {display:none;}table.dataTable thead th, table.dataTable…
