Peanut
Read the full articleAn allergy to peanuts is among the most common food allergies found in children in the United States. Many schools have declared that they are “nut-free,” mean…
New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 25, 2022) – Pregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants. A …
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 fruits or vegetables and some tree nuts, yo…
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 pollutants.
Study Shows COVID-19 Increased Anxiety and Symptoms for Asthma Sufferers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2022) – In the past two years, COVID-19 has provoked anxiety throughout the world for people worried they and their loved ones …
Meat Allergy
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash, you may have a meat allergy.
Those With Asthma Not at Greater Risk for Severe Disease from COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts were concerned that people with asthma would not only be…
Patient Support Organizations
Read the full articleOrganizations supporting patients with asthma and allergies.
Interactive Tools
Read the full articleNot sure if you're suffering from allergies or asthma? Try our interactive tools to find out.
Vacunas contra las alergias
Read the full articleEstas vacunas pueden prevenir los síntomas de alergia, como estornudos y tos.
Tratamiento para el asma
Read the full articleOften the best way to control asthma symptoms is to avoid whatever causes them.
Tipos de asma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.
Síntomas del asma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to an allergen, irritants in the air, or extreme weather conditions.
Pruebas y diagnóstico del asma
Read the full articleEl primer paso para controlar el asma es tener un diagnóstico certero.
Pruebas en la piel para detectar alergias
Read the full articleLas pruebas en la piel se realizan para determinar exactamente a qué cosas puede ser alérgica una persona.
Información fundamental acerca de las alergias
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda formas para prevenirlos y tratarlos.
2023 ICD-10 codes
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council has the information you need on new ICD-10 codes. The 2023 ICD-10 codes became effective Oct. 1. Any claims on or after Oct. 1 should use the 2023 codes. ICD10data.com 2023 is a good, free online…
October Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month’s issue contains exciting research on oral immunotherapy for peanut and the occurrence of tree nut and sesame seed… It must be October. The temperature outside is going down, and we are preparing for an exciting College annual meeting. Little goblins and ghosts…
About Us
Read the full articleOur Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the… Our Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Read the full articleNIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci is optimistic the COVID-19 situation could be downgraded from pandemic to endemic before he retires… NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci is optimistic the COVID-19 situation could be downgraded from pandemic to endemic before he retires at the end of…
Why telehealth is here to stay
Read the full articleWe are the only “industry” that has not gone through a major disruption, though it is now starting to… Over the years, I have given my opinions on the need for changes in our health care system. We are the only “industry” that has…
2023 discounted coding books
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council is excited to provide College members with special discounted pricing on OPTUM360 coding books.… Mostly likely, you and your staff use one or all of the coding books below on a daily basis. Order them today at discounted prices! The most…
CDC recommendations for masking in a health care setting
Read the full articleThe CDC updated its recommendations for masking in a health care setting. The following is from the CDC's web page Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: When SARS-CoV-2 Community Transmission…
Annual Meeting Livestream program offers outstanding educational experience
Read the full articleParticipate in the Livestream program from the comfort of your home or office and enjoy a robust Annual Meeting… If Louisville isn’t in your travel plans, you can still participate in the ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting. Register for our Livestream program and get…
Peanut OIT microsite
Read the full articleA new resource for your peanut-allergic patients ages 4-17 years. The microsite contains two age-appropriate videos to help parents and… A new resource for your peanut-allergic patients ages 4-17 years. The microsite contains two age-appropriate videos to help parents and kids understand what is involved…
Impact of proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on allergy practices
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a an update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for calendar year 2023 (Proposed Rule). The Advocacy Council submitted comments in response to the Proposed Rule. This article summarizes key proposals…
Coding for Penicillin Allergy Testing – Everything you need to know
Read the full articlePenicillin allergy testing can help extend the scope of your practice and provide a valuable service to your patients.… Penicillin allergy testing can help extend the scope of your practice and provide a valuable service to your patients. But ICD-10 and CPT coding for…
Honor Roll
Read the full article50K Club The following donors have contributed at least $50,000: Alnoor A. Malick, MD ACAAI Alliance of the ACAAI 30K… 50K Club The following donors have contributed at least $50,000: Alnoor A. Malick, MD ACAAI Alliance of the ACAAI 30K Club The following donors have…
DocMatter is a safe, private forum to post your clinical questions
Read the full articleCollege physician members can enjoy a private, monitored forum that offers a protection not available on ordinary social media… Have you had a chance to check out DocMatter? The College introduced this exciting new member benefit a few months ago. It’s a web-based community…
2023 Proposed MIPS Changes
Read the full articleFor the 2023 performance year, CMS is required to weigh the cost and quality performance categories equally.… Earlier this summer the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule recommending a number of changes to the…
Register now for big savings!
Read the full articleSign up for a hands-on workshop, and you’ll leave ready to implement what you’ve learned into your practice.… Register for the 2022 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting today to get the lowest registration rate! Sign up for a hands-on workshop, and you’ll leave ready to…
Five Reasons You Should Attend the First Ever Joint CSACI-ACAAI Conference
Read the full articlePediatric Allergists and Pediatricians: Plan to Get Your Food Allergy Questions Answered ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 8, 2022) – The… Pediatric Allergists and Pediatricians: Plan to Get Your Food Allergy Questions Answered ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 8, 2022) – The Canadian Society of Allergy and…
Do patients and primary care providers know all the ways you can help?
Read the full articleCheck out our campaign to help educate PCPs as well as current and new patients about all the conditions you treat. Get inspired. Get connected. Get referrals. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has been working tirelessly on your behalf to help…
Join us for the inaugural North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress in September
Read the full articleRegister now for the inaugural North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress - A Focus on Food Allergy. The Congress will be held September 21-22, 2022, in beautiful Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, and is co-sponsored by the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology…
Webinar: Documentation 101 - Join us Wednesday, September 21, 2002 at 7:30 pm CT
Read the full articleDocumentation 101 - This 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.… This 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.…
Webinar: Documentation 101 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:30 pm CT
Read the full articleThis 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.… This 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.…
Long COVID-19 (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on April 28, 2022Speaker: Purvi Parikh, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questions.This program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.AccreditationThe American…
2022 ACAAI/AAAAI Joint Board Review Certification Course
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleFITs=$250 Members=$350 Nonmembers=$450We believe you will find the 2022 ACAAI/AAAAI ONLINE Joint Board Certification Review Course to be a valuable resource in preparation for the upcoming certification exam as well as for planning future strategies in practice.The course includes more…
AllergyTalk Cough Miniseries Episode 3: Treatment Options Cough
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn the third of three podcasts focusing on Cough, host Dr. Purvi Parikh joins with Dr. Kevin Murphy and Dr. Mandel Sher to look at the what does and doesn’t work in treating cough. They review the current…
AllergyTalk Cough Miniseries Episode 1: Understanding the Cough Reflex
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this, the first of three podcasts focusing on Cough, host Dr. Purvi Parikh speaks with Dr. Mandel Sher and Dr. Kevin Murphy about the “true” cough reflex, the cough response, and cough hypersensitivity.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy…
AllergyTalk Cough Miniseries Episode 2: Diagnosing the Patient's Cough
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this, the second of three podcasts focusing on Cough, host Dr. Purvi Parikh discusses diagnosing cough with Dr. Mandel Sher and Dr. Kevin Murphy. They address diagnosing chronic cough in children and adults. Protracted bacterial bronchitis, the role…
Making RVUs Work for You
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersRelative Value Units (RVUs) are very important to the success of your practice; they define the value of a service or procedure relative to all services and procedures. Learn more about how they can be used to benefit…
Safe Steroid Use: A Self-Assessment Module
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCompletion of this activity in its entirety will satisfy ABAI's MOC Patient Safety requirement and you will earn MOC Self-Assessment credits. You can earn up to 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Price: FREE for College Members, $179 for non-membersThis…
SLIT: Single vs. Multiple Allergens Approach (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 24, 2022Speaker: Moises Calderon, 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…
AllergyTalk Episode 24 - Exercise Should Be Standard Asthma Management
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: 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…
Oral Corticosteroids
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 10, 2022Speaker: Gailen Marshall, MD, PhDViewers 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…
Cybersecurity and Allergy Practices: Keeping Your Practice Safe
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersCybersecurity incidents now plague health care organizations of all types and sizes. Cybercriminals and online scam artists frequently target financial and employee information and can disrupt practice information technology and business operations. This webinar provides steps you can…
AllergyTalk Episode 23 – Revisiting Acetaminophen and Asthma, Poor Perceivers of Dyspnea
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: 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…
Past, Present and Future of Asthma Monitoring Devices
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar provides a closer look at asthma monitoring devices. Attendees will: Get a review of the past and a closer look at current literature. Gain an understanding of how digital technologies can support risk assessment and improve…
Office-based Anaphylaxis Toolkit
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThis office-based anaphylaxis toolkit is intended as an educational and clinical resource. The eParameter provides an interactive exploration of best practices. There are 3 scenarios to use for mock reactions and training. The resources are downloadable and can be customized for your office. Forms…
Operationalize Penicillin Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersOur experts review the following aspects of penicillin allergy testing and how to make it more efficient for your practice:Efficiency tips for penicillin allergy testingSchedulingDay of service testingEducating patients, PCPs and the communityMarketing / Advertising Penicillin TestingSupported by…
Moving Towards Equity: Disparities in Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address moving the needle towards equitable allergy and asthma care for all patients and practitioners, in all communities – particularly communities of color.Supported by Novartis.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic quality…
Asthma Monitoring Options for the Digital Age
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 27, 2022Speaker: J. Allen Meadows, 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…
Allergy Office: Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $79 for non-membersThese modules provide real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly implemented in your practice. Each module takes about 15 minutes, and the series focuses on allergy practice improvement strategies in six…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline barriers to immune globulin and transplantation and offer solutions.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…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 1: Underdiagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the current evidence of underdiagnosis of PIDD in minority/underserved populations. AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
