Información acerca del asma
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable.
Eccema (dermatitis atópica)
Read the full articleUn eccema, también llamado dermatitis atópica, es una enfermedad de la piel que causa un sarpullido con picazón.
Cómo escoger a un doctor especialista en asma y alergias
Read the full articlePersonas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista) en el tratamiento de esas condiciones.
Alergia a los ácaros del polvo
Read the full articleLos ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares.
Eczema in Children
Read the full articleHave you noticed a rash on your child’s arms, legs, hands or face? The itch associated with eczema can be severe and often interrupts sleep. When kids scratch …
Choosing an Allergist
Read the full articlePeople 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 …
Occupational Asthma
Read the full articleIf you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.
Non-Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleIllnesses, medications and environmental factors are common triggers for nonallergic asthma.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Read the full articleMany 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 the full articleAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.
Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleAllergic asthma is triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.
Adult Onset Asthma
Read the full articleIt 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 the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.
Immunotherapy
Read the full articleImmunotherapy can be very effective in relieving allergy symptoms.
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.
Asthma Cough
Read the full articleIt’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 the full articleAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave the lungs.
Pregnancy and Asthma
Read the full articleManaging your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.
Other Medical Conditions
Read the full articleWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.
Events
Read the full articlePast Events *These events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies which are certified by ACAAI… Past Events *These events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies which are certified by ACAAI for CME credit. Whether…
Register for the ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting
-Read the full articleACAAI's Annual Scientific Meeting will take place in Louisville, KY, on Nov. 10-14, 2022 with the theme "Advancing Allergy &… The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's Annual Scientific Meeting is being planned to take place in Louisville, KY on Nov. 10-14, 2022, with…
Dr. James Sublett to receive Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleDr. James Sublett is co-founder and chief medical officer of Family Allergy & Asthma, based in Louisville, KY.… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This year, College…
Physician suicide - A topic no allergist should ignore
Read the full articleThroughout the United States, there is a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with a network of more than 160… Yes, this is a difficult subject to discuss, but we must. I have known two outstanding allergists that have taken their own lives during…
College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleWhere can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management… Where can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management Center (PMC). Check out…
Records audits are on the rise
Read the full articleMembers have advised the Advocacy Council of an issue that seems to be spreading nationwide – audits by insurers of claims submitted by allergy practices for routine services like skin testing, allergy vials, and subcutaneous immunotherapy. If an audit letter from one of your…
Spotlight on the Telehealth and Technology Task Force
Read the full articleThe College’s Telehealth and Technology Task Force, chaired by Tania Elliott, MD, FACAAI, has been instrumental in assessing technology needs for allergy practices and driving our collaboration with the AMA’s Telehealth Immersion Program. As part of our collaboration, the College co-hosted…
Recent leadership decisions - summer 2022
Read the full articleThe following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee during the months of June… The following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee during the months of June and July. Modified the ACAAI…
Your questions answered - summer 2022
Read the full articleWe asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to reflect on his time as EMD, which ends on Dec. 31, 2022. What have you found most rewarding about your position? It has been an honor to serve as EMD for the College. Spending…
Is it time for a professional health checkup?
Read the full articleWhat is one thing that I can add to my routine that will make a difference? What do I need… As we approach the fall season, it’s a great time to give ourselves a “checkup” on our professional health. We might ask ourselves a…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Read the full articleBy mid-September, updated COVID-19 booster shots, targeting BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron variant, will be available.… By mid-September, updated COVID-19 booster shots, targeting BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron variant, will be available for Americans over the age of 12. Novavax…
Webinar: Monkeypox for the Allergist, Sept. 14, 7 pm
Read the full articleThis 45-minute CME webinar will address the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for monkeypox.… This 45-minute CME webinar will address the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for monkeypox. We will also look at vaccine side effects and special populations. Our experts include Drs. Kathryn Convers,…
Tezspire administration remains an in-office procedure
Read the full articleMedicare Administrative Contractors publicly announced removal of Tezspire from their Self-Administration Drug (SAD) exclusion lists.… In an update to our July 25 story, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) publicly announced removal of Tezspire from their Self-Administration Drug (SAD) exclusion lists. Medicare beneficiaries with severe asthma will…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Read the full articleHHS is beginning to allow individual health care providers to order “Evusheld,” the new antibody therapy developed by AstraZeneca, for… HHS is beginning to allow individual health care providers to order “Evusheld,” the new antibody therapy developed by AstraZeneca, for small patient groups of…
Put your A/I knowledge to the test
Read the full articleUse this online program to gain new knowledge and reaffirm existing knowledge.… AIM Self-Assessment Volume #2 was recently launched! Use this online program to gain new knowledge and reaffirm existing knowledge. It consists of 120 case-based, multiple-choice questions to help you evaluate and maintain clinical competence. Questions…
Annual Meeting focuses on food allergy
Read the full articleMake sure your plans include the International Food Allergy Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Louisville.… When you register for the ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, make sure your plans include the International Food Allergy Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 10. Experts from the…
Six steps for excellent online reviews and practice website optimization
Read the full articleWhat are some top tips used by allergy, asthma and immunology practices to ensure success in the digital age?… Technology has transformed the way physicians market their practices and engage with patients. Patients increasingly use the internet and social media to manage their health…
HOD summer 2022 update
Read the full articleThe College’s House of Delegates is the conduit to and from local and state societies to the Advocacy Council and… The College’s House of Delegates is the conduit to and from local and state societies to the Advocacy Council and College. If you experience…
Drug prices lowered for Medicare beneficiaries and ACA subsidies extended
Read the full articleAfter more than a year of trying to pass the Build Back Better Act, Congress passed a slimmer version, the… After more than a year of trying to pass the Build Back Better Act, which includes much of President Biden’s domestic policy agenda, Congress…
Practice Profitability Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools and information you need to ensure your practice is profitable! Access resources for maximizing profits, improving operational… Financial Benchmarking Financial benchmarking helps you evaluate the performance of your practice by focusing on a few specific indicators. We’ve identified some key revenue…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 2: Addressing the Barriers to Diagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline each barrier discussed in PIDD miniseries episode 1 and then offer resources and solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 1: Diagnosis Disparities
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will provide an overview of the subtypes of CRSwNP and review the evidence for disparities in the burden of disease and discuss the reasons for this disparity.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 3: Access to Treatment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode discusses disparities in access to treatment for nasal polyposis.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsAdditional informationDisclosure: Not for CME…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 2: Environmental Triggers
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will discuss the impact of air pollution and the environment on CRSwNP and how this disproportionately affects minority and underserved populations.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsAdditional informationDisclosure: Not for CME…
Allergy Office: Coding for Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to correctly code for various types of immunotherapy. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Inhalant allergen immunotherapySublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)ConventionalClusterRushVenom immunotherapyConventionalClusterTarget AudienceAllergy practice managers, physicians, NPs, PAs and…
ACAAI Review for the Allergy & Immunology Boards, Fourth Edition
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleFor multiple orders or shipping outside of the continental United States, please contact the College at +1-847-725-2297 for a quote.The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has released the completely updated book, ACAAI Review for the Allergy & Immunology Boards, Fourth Edition…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: ACAAI Members 2023
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleNote: This quiz is free for College members only. For the non-member version of the quiz, please go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm.The Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2019…