Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
Read MoreStudy shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 yearsNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatric…
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
Read MoreStudy shows half of all respondents weren’t introduced to idea of transitioning careNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Young adults with asthma need to be made a…
Las posibles reacciones alérgicas a la vacuna contra la COVID-19 no deben significar no ponerse la vacuna
Read MoreDos nuevos estudios muestran que es posible vacunarse a pesar de tener una indicación previa sobre reacciones alérgicasNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). …
La mayoría de personas jóvenes con asma no han recibido una preparación para su transición a la atención del asma en la edad adulta
Read MoreEn el estudio se muestra que a la mitad de todos los que respondieron no se le presentó la idea de la atención en transiciónNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 20…
Caso médicamente desafiante muestra que los AINE pueden provocar anafilaxia inducida por ejercicio
Read MoreMaratonista de 40 años presenta anafilaxia después de tomar un AINE antes de correrNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Las reacciones alérgicas graves, con…
Cuatro años después de la publicación de las directrices, aún no se informa a los padres sobre la incorporación temprana del cacahuate
Read MoreUn estudio muestra que solo al 40 % de los padres se le recomendó que incorporara el cacahuate en la alimentación de su bebé durante el primer año de vidaNUEVA…
El aumento de la frecuencia de comer huevos en el primer año de vida se asocia con menos probabilidades de tener alergia al huevo más adelante
Read MoreUn estudio muestra que los niños que no tuvieron una incorporación de huevo en el primer año tenían más probabilidades de sufrir alergia al huevo a los 6 añosN…
A pesar del cambio climático, los niños con asma en Los Ángeles no tuvieron un aumento en los diagnósticos de alergia
Read MoreUn estudio mostró que en 15 años no hubo un aumento de la sensibilización alérgica en más de 5000 niños con asmaNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021) - Estudi…
Las mujeres embarazadas con etiqueta de alergia a la penicilina deberían evaluar su alergia para reducir la exposición a antibióticos
Read MoreUn estudio muestra que la prueba de alergia a la penicilina durante el embarazo puede ayudar a evitar enfermedades producidas por infecciones en bebésNUEVA ORL…
Mark Corbett es designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read MoreKathleen May fue elegida presidenta electaNUEVA ORLEANS (8 de noviembre de 2021). El alergista Mark Corbett, MD, de Louisville, KY, fue designado como presiden…
Pregnant Women with Penicillin Allergy Label Should be Tested to Reduce Antibiotic Exposure
Read MoreStudy shows penicillin allergy testing during pregnancy may help avoid infant illness from infectionNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – It’s well known that 9 of …
Despite Climate Change, Kids with Asthma in Los Angeles Didn’t Have an Increase in Allergy Diagnoses
Read MoreStudy showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthmaNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that c…
Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
Read MoreStudy shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of lifeNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the Nationa…
Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Read More40-year-old marathon runner develops anaphylaxis after taking NSAID before her runNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphyla…
Mark Corbett Installed as ACAAI President
Read MoreKathleen May elected president-electNEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2021) – Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of the American …
New Guidelines Show How to Introduce Peanut-containing Foods to Reduce Allergy Risk
Read MoreMost infants can have at home under supervision
Update: What You Need to Know About 2021 Spring Allergies
Read MoreA practice guideline points to new recommendations for managing hay fever
Actualizaciones del ACAAI en las orientaciones sobre el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas a las vacunas contra la COVID-19
Read MoreLas orientaciones ahora incluyen información sobre la vacuna vectorial adenovírica de Johnson & Johnson
New guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read MoreFocus on clinical management will guide allergists and gastroenterologists.
During COVID-19 pandemic, normal allergy and asthma medications should be continued
Read MoreGuidance on the continued use of corticosteroids for patients with allergies and asthma.
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 19, 2021
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began a new $1.7 billion program to identify and track COVID-19 variants through genetic sequencing. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) renewed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) for another 90…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Read MoreFour things to know about the J&J COVID Vaccine Pause and What to do if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. New data from the CDC shows a total of 5,800 “breakthrough” infections of COVID-19 for people who were fully…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Read MorePatients who experienced an allergic reaction to the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine will receive their second dose with graded dosing. President Biden endorsed making all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by April 19. This will likely create a surge in…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 5, 2021
Read MoreThe CDC updates its website and guidelines regularly, including Science Briefs; U.S. COVID-19 Cases Caused by Variants; New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected; Workplaces and Businesses. The CDC says the risk of COVID-19 spreading through contact with surfaces…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Read MoreLegislation that would eliminate the 2% Medicare sequestration payment cuts until the end of 2021, may not be approved until after the legislative recess – mid-April. Currently, the moratorium is scheduled to end 3/31. The Senate passed a bill that extends the application…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 22, 2021
Read MoreThis article compares the three vaccines that have received emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said that a variant of COVID-19 first identified in the United Kingdom…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 15, 2021
Read MoreThis week, the House of Representatives will consider legislation to waive the 4% Medicare cuts set to take effect in 2022 under the Congressional PAYGO requirement as a result of the American Rescue Plan adding $1.9 trillion to the federal deficit. The bill…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 8, 2021
Read MoreIn parallel to its vaccination efforts, the White House is developing a national COVID-19 testing strategy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new over-the-counter COVID-19 test that can be performed at home. Preliminary data suggests the drug, molnupiravir…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Read MoreThe Federal Government is beginning a new promotional campaign to encourage COVID-19 vaccination. Many federal agencies continue to develop and update COVID guidances including: COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit; payment and billing HCPCS Level I CPT code structure for specific COVID-19 vaccine…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, February 25, 2021
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will exempt all Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)-eligible clinicians (EC) from the nine percent negative payment adjustment for the 2020 reporting year (2022 payment year). CMS explains the new extreme uncontrollable…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, February 22, 2021
Read MoreThe House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on how to expand the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. Read testimony from Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and Novavax. The CDC updated many of its guidances including Clinical…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Read MoreThe administration is in discussions with 13 laboratories to improve genome sequencing of the COVID-19 variants. A new study found that Pfizer’s vaccine is less effective at producing neutralizing antibodies for a variant of the coronavirus that originated in South Africa. However…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated a large number of guidelines. A new study found that Pfizer’s vaccine is effective against new COVID-19 variants from the U.K. and South Africa. This article explores how vaccines can adapt…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, January 25, 2021
Read MoreCDC is increasing monitoring of new COVID variants; CDC provided updated vaccine codes; FDA says N95 masks can only be reused for 4 decontamination cycles Congress President Biden reached out to a bipartisan group of senators about his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, February 1, 2021
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are maintaining resources on COVID-19 on their COVID-19 Partner Resources Page and the HHS COVID Education Campaign page. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Risk and Compliance Toolkit
Read MoreKeep your practice in compliance with federal regulations, reduce risk, and create a culture of safety.… Allergy practices are required to comply with a host of federal regulations, including Office of Inspector General (OIG) requirements, HIPAA regulations, Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) laws, labor…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 11, 2022
Read MoreNew research highlights the importance of air ventilation as a COVID-19 mitigation measure. Public health experts are tracking a new COVID-19 sub variant, labeled XE. New research from JAMA Pediatrics found that the Omicron variant was contagious among children aged 5 or…
Start planning for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read MoreMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and it’s right around the corner. Why not schedule a little time to share your expertise with your community? The College’s updated Asthma and Allergy Awareness Toolkit makes it easy. Use the Toolkit’s resources…
Take our HAE survey
Read MoreACAAI is working with The Harris Poll, a leading independent polling and insights firm, to conduct a study among physician, nurse practitioner and physician assistant members. The study is designed to learn more about the care and needs of your hereditary angioedema (HAE) patients…
Get Involved
Read MoreSet Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll… Set Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll provide the tools and information…
AllergyTalk Episode 23 – Revisiting Acetaminophen and Asthma, Poor Perceivers of Dyspnea
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: 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…
Billing, Coding and Your Bottom Line
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersUpdated 9/1/2021This webinar will address member allergy coding questions, including:Reimbursements for biologicsBilling for RUSH and cluster immunotherapyCoding for venom immunotherapyHow to handle services that aren’t covered by insurance Additional informationDisclosure: TBD…
Everything you wanted to know about CPT 95165
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersBilling for allergy extract (95165) is becoming limited across a broad spectrum of insurance carriers. This webinar addresses one of the most important topics for allergists, including the following: Why 95165 is so vital to allergists Medicare rules for…
Past, Present and Future of Asthma Monitoring Devices
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: 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 MoreThis 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 MorePrice: 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 MorePrice: 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 MorePrice: 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…
Vaccines and Vaccine Hesitancy - How to Improve Respiratory Outcomes
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 26, 2021Speaker: John M. Kelso, 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 MorePrice: 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 MorePrice: 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 MorePrice: 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…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 2: Addressing the Barriers to Diagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: 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…
2022 Allergy/Immunology Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar reviews new ICD-10 and CPT codes important to allergy (including new remote therapeutic monitoring codes) and explains how using Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) can help allergists. Topics include:2022 ICD-10 and CPT code updatesTelehealth…
Allergy Office: Coding for Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: 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 MoreFor 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 2022
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreNote: 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…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: Non-members 2022
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: $100 non-members, $25 for staff of current College membersThe Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2019 USP Chapter <797> standards for allergen extract preparation. Additional informationDisclosure: none…
Atopic Dermatitis PI CME
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREEThis online Practice Improvement course for Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is designed to help practicing allergist/immunologists improve the quality of care for their patients with atopic dermatitis. This course fulfills the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) Quality Improvement requirement and will grant…
Annual Meeting Track System | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read MoreAnnual Meeting Track SystemTo make it easier for participants to identify Annual Meeting sessions that are relevant to their practice, the College has identified nine critical areas for allergy and immunology. These nine areas make up the Annual Meeting Track System.Asthma and Respiratory / Sleep…
