Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Read the full articleLas personas con alergias a los alimentos y otras alergias graves que pueden causar anafilaxia deben comprender que la epinefrina es la primera línea de defensa
El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleEl angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se caracteriza por ataques de inflamación graves, recurrentes e imp…
Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
Read the full articleSmartphones are reportedly viewed 14 million times a day, making them potential receptacles for environmental hazards such as allergens.
New Study Identifies Sexual Activity as Asthma Trigger
Read the full articleWhen people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations into account.
Study Shows 86.4% of Infants with Anaphylaxis Appropriately Received Epinephrine
Read the full articleIt’s important that infants get a quick and accurate diagnosis to make sure their anaphylaxis is treated appropriately.
Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
Read the full articleIf you are allergic to pollen, you’ve probably wondered if certain times of day are better than others for going outside during pollen season.
Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed an Epinephrine Auto Injector
Read the full articleIt is critical that everyone with a food allergy has access to epinephrine to treat life threatening reactions.
CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
Read the full articleHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe, recurring, and unpredictable swelling attacks in various organs and tissues of…
Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
Read the full articleAlthough asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers, or may not even know they have asthma.
Kathleen May fue designada como presidenta del ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Kathleen May, MD, de Augusta, GA, fue designada como presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI, por sus siglas en ing…
Kathleen May Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
Read the full articleWhile the holidays bring much joy, some of the good times can be derailed by allergy and asthma flares. A few well-placed precautions can keep you healthy.
Do you have the winter sniffles? 5 ways you can manage indoor winter allergies
Read the full articleThe indoors can host many allergy triggers like mold in pipes, pet allergens, and dust mite and cockroach allergens.
Experts Tackle Racial Disparities Affecting People with Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleDuring the roundtable discussion, the experts identified 10 possible approaches to help people of color achieve optimal access to care.
Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest you start taking your allergy medicatio…
Keep your sweetheart safe from allergy and asthma triggers on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleJanuary 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine's Day is a special time to show your sweetheart you care with gifts and gestures both grand a…
Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
Read the full articleIncreasingly, there are camps focused solely on kids with asthma, and camps that deal specifically with food allergies.
Make Stock Resolutions "New" by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleTaking a few moments to consider how to keep yourself on top of sneezing and wheezing in 2023 is well worth your investment of time.
Two Yardsticks Published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology – Third on the Way
Read the full articleThe eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) yardstick provides interval guidance for the use of dupilumab for EoE based on expert opinion.
A message to asthma sufferers about a shortage of albuterol metered dose inhalers
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Toolkit
Read the full articleUse the resources in this kit for ongoing outreach to your patients and your community to help raise awareness about… In-office and virtual patient education ACAAI patient website Our patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in…
House of Delegates
Read the full articleACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel.… ACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel. The HOD supports ACAAI by…
Los Angeles Society of Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology Fall Symposium
Read the full articleThe Fall Symposium is a CME educational meeting jointly provided by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and… Los Angeles Society of Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology Fall Symposium, September 9, 2023, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit https://laallergysociety.org.…
Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting
-Read the full articleTennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting, August 11-13, 2023, Pigeon Forge, TN. For more information, visit… Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting, August 11-13, 2023, Pigeon Forge, TN. For more information, visit https://www.tsaai.org…
Annals seeks editors
Read the full articleInterested in a leadership role for the College’s prestigious journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology? Applications for Deputy and Associate Editors are being accepted until Feb. 5. These part-time, paid positions provide an exciting opportunity to work with our scientific journal and…
Awards and Lectureships
Read the full articleGold-Headed Cane Award The Gold-Headed Cane Award, voted on by members, honors a Fellow of at least 20 years who… Gold-Headed Cane AwardThe Gold-Headed Cane Award, voted on by members, honors a Fellow of at least 20 years who best demonstrates the pursuit of the…
2023 Recommendations to address health care workforce challenges
Read the full articleThree months into the 118th Congress, we are beginning to get a sense of which issues Congress and its committees… As is typical at the start of a new Congress, committee chairs outlined ambitious agendas for their committees. Achieving the entirety of these agendas…
FITs get discount on AIM self-assessment program
Read the full articleThe four modes in the self-assessments (pretest, learn, posttest, comparison) provide a comprehensive learning experience.… The AIM Self-Assessment volumes are designed to help allergy/immunology providers and trainees obtain new knowledge and reaffirm existing knowledge. Together, the two modules consist of more than 200 case-based,…
Educating caregivers to treat anaphylaxis
Read the full articleWhile discussing my nephew’s egg allergy with my mother-in-law, she said she did not feel confident using his epinephrine auto-injector… While discussing my nephew’s egg allergy with my mother-in-law, she said she did not feel confident using his epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) and would feel more…
Moving Toward Equity: Disparities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps - Part 3
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleEpisode 3 discusses access to treatment disparities for nasal polyposis in minority and underserved populations.… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. The third podcast in this three-part series discusses access to treatment disparities for nasal polyposis in minority and underserved populations. Today’s speakers…
Moving Toward Equity: Disparities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps - Part 2
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleEpisode 2 discusses how CRSwNP is affected by air pollution and environment, and how this affects minority and underserved… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. The second podcast in this three-part series discusses the impact of air pollution and the environment on CRSwNP…
Moving Toward Equity: Disparities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps - Part 1
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleEpisode 1 overviews the CRSwNP subtypes, reviews the evidence of disparities, and discusses the reasons for the disparities.… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. The first podcast in this three-part series provides an overview of the subtypes of CRSwNP and reviews the evidence…
Please allow me to introduce myself
Read the full articleI have written a few of these columns since becoming College President last November, but I realized that for many… I have written a few of these columns since becoming College President last November, but I realized that for many of you, we haven’t been…
AllergyWatch Archives
Read the full articleSupported by: 2023 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 25. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Volume 25,… Supported by: 2023 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 25. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Volume 25, No. 2 (Mar/Apr) - The…
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleOnline exclusive: A synopsis of allergy and asthma literature, resulting from an unbiased, comprehensive review of 20 major medical journals.…
2023 MedPAC report encourages physician payment reform
Read the full articleThese reports make nonbinding recommendations to Congress and also assess various aspects of Medicare payment policy.… It’s no secret to allergy practices that Medicare payments have not kept pace with rising operating costs. Inflation and other factors have only caused operating costs to increase…
Practice Parameter and Yardstick Toolkit
Read the full articleFind practice parameter and yardstick resources, which provide evidence-based recommendations to help you with day-to-day clinical management decisions.… Practice Parameters vs. Yardsticks: What’s the difference? Practice parameters and yardsticks both serve as practical clinical references for practicing allergy/immunology specialists. Both provide evidenced-based clinical information…
2023 HIPAA Update
Read the full articleHIPAA violations have been more common in recent years and create potential financial liabilities for breach of confidentiality of… HIPAA’s federal standards determine when and how health care providers, including allergists, and their business associates can store, transmit, use, and disclose individuals’ protected health…
Evaluating RPM for your practice
Read the full articleHow quickly have allergy practices adopted RPM technology, and which patients are using it? Definitive Healthcare's report has some… Remote patient monitoring (RPM) use has skyrocketed over the past few years. According to a 2023 report from Definitive Healthcare, which is based on data…
MicroCME: Climate Change, Allergic Disease
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses the impact of climate change on allergic disease.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 physicians…
MicroCME: Allergens and Standardization
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 16 minutesThis microlearning discusses standardization in the preparation of an allergy extract kit.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…
MicroCME: Treatment Approaches for Difficult to Control Urticaria
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning discusses treatment approaches for difficult to control urticaria.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 physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: Surgical Management of Nasal Polyps
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning discusses the surgical management of nasal polyps.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 physicians.DesignationThe American…
MicroCME: Psychology Interventions in Patients with Depression or Anxiety for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 16 minutesThis microlearning discusses psychological interventions in patients with depression or anxiety for allergists.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Is the Basophil Activation Test Ready for Primetime?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses the readiness of the Basophil Activation Test.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 physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: Targeted Therapies for Specific Asthma Phenotypes
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 28 minutesThis microlearning discusses targeted therapies for specific asthma phenotypes.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 physicians.DesignationThe American…
MicroCME: Adverse Reactions to Biologics and Chemotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses adverse reactions to biologics and chemotherapy.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 physicians.DesignationThe American…
MicroCME: Malignancy and B-cell Depleting Agents
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning discusses malignancy and B-cell depleting agents.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 physicians.DesignationThe American…
MicroCME: Pediatric Asthma
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 13 minutesThis microlearning discusses recent updates on pediatric asthma including risk and impact of COVID-19, step down treatment, and more.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical…
MicroCME: SLIT Basics for the Allergist
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 19 minutesThis microlearning discusses the basics of sublingual immunotherapy for allergists.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 physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: The FPIES Patient - Practical Tips in Diagnosis & Different Management Approaches
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses standardization in the preparation of an allergy extract kit.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…
MicroCME: Generalized Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses generalized 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 physicians.DesignationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma…
MicroCME: "Rules" of OIT - Patient Illness, Vacations, Exercise, and More
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 19 minutesThis microlearning discusses patients' desire for additional foods and a wider patient population for OIT protocols, and the implementation of these newer protocols in practice.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the…
MicroCME: Economic Outlook for Biologics in Asthma - Are They Cost-Effective?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning discusses the economic outlook for biologics in asthma.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 physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: Pediatric Epidemiology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses various aspects of epidemiology in the context of pediatric allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Are Biologics a Game Changer for the Management of Patients with AERD?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning discusses the use of biologics in the management of patients with AERD.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: What's New - Update in Pediatric Dermatology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning provides an update on pediatric dermatology.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 physicians.DesignationThe American College…
MicroCME: Immunology of Sleep
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning discusses how the immune system affects sleep and how sleep affects the immune system.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Pediatric Food Allergy Treatment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses various aspects of food allergy therapies in the context of pediatric allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
