Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis
Read the full articleFood allergy testing is a very important step in diagnosing food allergies.
Diagnosing Allergies in Children
Read the full articleIf you suspect that your child has an allergy, finding its cause can put your son or daughter on the path to better health.
HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleUse HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy sufferers…
Food Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleThere is no cure for food allergy, and avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to protect against a food allergy reaction.
Environmental Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleIf it's not possible to completely avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here are some steps you can take to avoid contact …
Cooking & Baking with Food Allergies
Read the full articleIf you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may find yourself looking for a new way to prepare food.
Allergies and Asthma on Vacation
Read the full articleBid bon voyage to allergies and asthma during your vacation.
Living With Allergies
Read the full articleLiving with allergies means working to make your environment as free of allergens as possible.
Epinephrine Auto-injector
Read the full articleThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).
SLIT
Read the full articleSublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections.
Medications
Read the full articleIf you feel like you can't avoid allergens, there are many medicines that can help control allergy symptoms.
Allergy Immunotherapy
Read the full articleDepending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.
Wheezing, Shortness of Breath
Read the full articleWheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe, especially when you exhale. It is one of the telltale signs of asthma.
Runny Nose, Stuffy Nose, Sneezing
Read the full articleIf your runny, stuffy nose or sneezing is from allergies, the best remedy is to get your allergies under control.
Rashes
Read the full articleA rash can be caused by many different things, like a food allergy to milk or eggs or an infection.
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 – 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.…
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…
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…
