Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.
Eczema
Read the full articleEczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin disease that causes an itchy rash.
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Read the full articleInformación acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. Información funda…
Esofagitis eosinofilica
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.
Rinosinusitis Crónica Con Pólipos Nasales
Read the full articleCon el respaldo de:Pólipos NasalesLa rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales es una afección que puede provocar síntomas desagradables, desde dolor en los se…
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 síntomas.
Chronic Spontaneous/Idiopathic Urticaria (Chronic hives)
Read the full articleChronic hive symptoms are generally the same as “short-lived” hive symptoms but appear at least twice a week and last more than six weeks.
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.
New Study: 36% of YouTube Videos Contain Misleading Hay Fever Information
Read the full articleA new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content generated a higher amount of user interaction in terms of likes and comments …
De regreso a clases: Cómo los padres pueden ayudar a los niños alérgicos y asmáticos
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and asthma.
Back to school: How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and asthma.
Soy
Read the full articleIf you get a rash, stomach ache or stuffy or runny nose after eating asian food or drinking soy milk, you may be allergic to soy.
Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
Read the full articleIf attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma symptoms.
10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.
Celebrate Stars and Stripes Minus Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Read the full articleIf your allergy and asthma symptoms are keeping you from summer fun, make an appointment with an allergist for proper testing.
COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Read the full articleFind out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.
Turn Down the Heat on Summer Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 8, 2022) – Summer hasn’t officially arrived, but the heat has already been turned up in many parts of the United States. That mea…
Joint message on release of USP Chapter 797
Read the full articleWe are pleased to report that thanks to the vigorous collective advocacy of the Allergy/Immunology community, the final standards for… The long-awaited revision of Chapter 797 Standards for Sterile Compounding (797) of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) was released today, Tuesday, Nov. 1, with…
Congratulations to our award winners
Read the full articleThe Gold Headed Cane Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony. Other honorees will be recognized at… The College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2022 awards. The Gold Headed Cane Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting…
2023 Fee Schedule
Read the full articleThe more than 3,300-page document will take some time to review and summarize, but our first quick and focused look… CMS released the final 2023 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule on Nov. 1. The more than 3,300-page document will take some time to review and…
Disparities in health care - can allergists really fix the problem?
Read the full articleFirst, we need to define what true health equality is if we are going to understand when there is… There are two major buzz words in health care in 2022. One, which I have discussed several times, is “disruption.” It is going to affect…
96160 & 96161 – When can Allergists use them?
Read the full articleMedicare has very specific documentation requirements that you’ll want to become familiar with and include in your patient notes.… CPT 96160 CPT code 96160 allows allergists to get reimbursed when they make use of certain standardized asthma assessment instruments. Specifically, CPT code 96160 describes…
The Allergists' Foundation Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2022 Grantees Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI Improving Access to Allergy Specialty Care in Houston Through a Novel Penicillin Allergy Stewardship Program Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to develop a protocol to ensure that low-risk patients in…
Coding for interprofessional consults
Read the full articleDo PCPs, hospitalists, other physicians or NPs/PAs reach out to you for treatment advice for their patients via telephone, internet… Do PCPs, hospitalists, other physicians or NPs/PAs reach out to you for treatment advice for their patients via telephone, internet or EHR? If not,…
PCM codes – how and when to use them
Read the full articleThe four PCM codes are intended to reimburse physicians for the additional work they do caring for high risk, complex… The Advocacy Council has received several inquiries regarding the proper use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes 99424, 99425, 99426, and 99427 describing Principal…
Watch our recorded webinar on Remote Patient Monitoring
Read the full articleThis webinar discusses Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and how can they work for allergy… This webinar discusses Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and how can they work for allergy practices.…
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring – New revenue for allergists?
Read the full articleOn Jan.1, 2022, Medicare will begin paying for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services. RTM services allow for nonphysiologic data to be collected. Data can be self-reported by the patient, as well as transmitted automatically by a device. One of the new RTM…
I’ve been honored to serve as president
Read the full articleMembership continues to grow, and this year we surveyed our members to find out how the College is doing in… As my presidential year comes to a close at the Annual Scientific Meeting, I am honored to have served in this role, and I’m…
College Advantage: Fall 2022
Read the full articleThe College's digital campaign, It's "Time for an Allergist," reaches primary care physicians to encourage referrals.… The College's digital campaign, It's "Time for an Allergist," reaches primary care physicians to encourage referrals.…
History
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942.… ACAAI's History The American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942. The American College of Allergists, the precursor organization of our current…
Earn CME via Annals
Read the full articleThis a busy time for recent graduates and it’s hard to stay on top of current literature. The Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology offers a year-long CME activity as a series of review articles. The articles require a brief self-assessment and…
Annual Meeting sessions for FITS
Read the full articleJoin us in Louisville, KY for the 2022 Annual Meeting Nov. 10 - 14! The International Food Allergy Symposium will launch the meeting’s outstanding educational program. We look forward to learning about “Advancing Allergy & Immunology Care” through presentations and sessions highlighting the latest…
95004 – Medicare billing and coding guidance
Read the full articleBilling requirements may vary by payer, so allergists should consult with the payer to determine their billing and coding… Need information on Medicare billing and coding for percutaneous tests CPT 95004? We’ve got you covered! CPT 95004: (Percutaneous tests (scratch, puncture, prick) with allergenic…
Information blocking requirements apply to full scope of EHI
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council previously informed members that, beginning on April 5, 2021, health care providers (including allergy practices) must comply with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC’s) requirements governing the prohibition against information blocking. Beginning October 6…
Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
in AnnalsRead the full articleExplore research and perspectives from the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology about racial disparities in asthma and allergic… Explore research and perspectives from Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Food allergy-related bullying and associated peer dynamics among Black and White children in the FORWARD…
ACAAI practice manager membership
Read the full articleWe are offering free one-year College membership to practice managers and administrators. To take advantage of this benefit, managers must… We’re building off last year’s success and once again are offering free one-year College membership to practice managers and administrators. To take advantage of…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 22, 2022
Read the full articleA new study found the bivalent Omicron booster triggered a strong antibody response against the Omicron variant after 28… A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine found the bivalent Omicron booster triggered a strong antibody response against the Omicron variant after…
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…
MicroCME: NIH Asthma Guidelines
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses the NIH asthma guidelines.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…
MicroCME: Hypersensitivity to beta-lactams and NSAIDs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 28 minutesThis microlearning discusses hypersensitivity to beta-lactams and NSAIDs.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 Biologics
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses recent updates in the use of biologics in general in pediatric allergy and immunology.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: What Have We Gleaned from Our Experiences with Currently Approved Biologics?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses the knowledge gained from the use of currently approved biologics.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
Attracting and Retaining Staff: Hiring Challenges in Today's World
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersAllergy practices are finding it harder than ever to recruit and retain employees in the today’s difficult environment. Allergy practice experts discuss successful strategies to tackle these challenges, including:Discuss new and creative ideas that employers embraced…
