Drug Allergies
Read the full articleIf you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.
Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleAllergies, including allergic rhinitis, affect an estimated 40 million to 50 million people in the United States. Some allergies may interfere with day-to-day …
About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,000 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.
Egg
Read the full articleIf you develop hives or other physical symptoms after eating eggs, you may have an egg allergy — one of the most common allergies, especially in childhood.
Nuevo estudio muestra que los latinos con COVID-19 tenían una mayor probabilidad de presentar exacerbaciones del asma
Read the full articleLos resultados también mostraron que los latinos tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener padecimientos durante períodos más largos después de la infección de la…
New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
Read the full articleResults also showed greater chance of Latinos suffering for longer periods after COVID-19 infectionNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown minority…
Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.
Giselle R.
Read the full articleAs a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and acting. Watching her perform, yo…
Antonio and Alex P.
Read the full articleSoncee Partida is eager to share how her family's allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex, 10 have asthma and allergies. "Their dad …
Preguntas Frecuentes De Los Pacientes Sobre La Vacuna Contra El COVID-19
Read the full articleLos alergistas de la ACAAI responden preguntas sobre las reacciones alérgicas y más
Possible Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Shouldn’t Mean Skipping the Vaccine
Read the full articleTwo new studies show it’s possible to be vaccinated despite prior indication of allergic reactionsNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Some people in the United St…
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
Read the full articleStudy 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 the full articleDos 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 the full articleEn 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 the full articleMaratonista 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 the full articleUn 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…
A pesar del cambio climático, los niños con asma en Los Ángeles no tuvieron un aumento en los diagnósticos de alergia
Read the full articleUn 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…
Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Read the full article40-year-old marathon runner develops anaphylaxis after taking NSAID before her runNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphyla…
New Guidelines Show How to Introduce Peanut-containing Foods to Reduce Allergy Risk
Read the full articleMost infants can have at home under supervision
Special Savings on UpToDate® for ACAAI Members!
in Additional Resources | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articlevar upToDateTimestamp ; We’ve teamed up with Wolters Kluwer to provide ACAAI members with special savings on UpToDate! Thanks to our partnership, you can now save on an annual or longer individual UpToDate individual subscription. UpToDate incorporates the latest medical findings, the best available…
2023 budget bill will result in 2% Medicare pay cut for allergists
Read the full articleAllergists were previously facing Medicare payment cuts of up to 8.5%, but under the budget bill, allergists will incur a… On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Congress released the 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2023. This bill addresses Medicare…
Post-COVID PHE operations guidance issued by CMS
Read the full articleMost waivers and flexibilities will terminate at the conclusion of the PHE, and several have already been terminated.… At the beginning of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), CMS used emergency waiver authorities to enable flexibilities so providers could rapidly respond to people impacted…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Tezspire / Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by Amgen and… Partners In Partnership With Supported By ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does…
2021 allergy Medicare E&M coding distribution
Read the full articleMedicare publicly reports specialty-specific E&M utilization data each year, which they use to identify providers who are overcoding.… Medicare overhauled the rules for Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding beginning in 2021, with E&M codes now based on time or medical decision-making. We were curious:…
ACAAI billing and coding: making RVUs work for you
Read the full articleThe "Making RVUs Work for You" webinar was recorded and is posted on the College Learning Connection (CLC), where members can watch it for free any time. It’s also available at the CLC’s Practice Management Webinar page. The slides and handouts are…
Watch our Recent Coding Webinar anytime! Correct documentation reduces denials
Read the full articleTwo of allergy's leading coding experts will provide tips on what to include in your documentation to support your claims. …
Time For An Allergist campaign continues its success
Read the full articleAs of mid-December, we have achieved excellent results with this outreach effort that’s targeted to primary care physicians and other… In September 2022, the College launched its “Time for an Allergist” campaign. Videos starring celebrity John C. McGinley (of the hit TV show Scrubs)…
Drug Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Drug Allergy Committee is responsible for the evaluation and coordination of current therapeutic and diagnostic issues within its subject… The Drug Allergy Committee is responsible for the evaluation and coordination of current therapeutic and diagnostic issues within its subject area and drives the College's…
Patient/Public Brochures for Printing
Read the full articleThe brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions.… The brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions. The pdf versions replace the paper copies we previously mailed…
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…
Telehealth Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn how to optimize your existing telemedicine program or how to implement it if you’re just getting started. Get info… Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, can increase patient access, improve patient satisfaction, expand your scope of practice and improve patient outcomes. Telehealth became a…
Office-based Anaphylaxis Toolkit
Read the full articleThis office-based anaphylaxis toolkit is intended as an educational and clinical resource and includes training scenarios, an interactive e-parameter and… …
Scientific Council
Read the full articleThe Scientific Council evaluates and coordinates current therapeutic and diagnostic issues within its committees’ subject areas.… The Scientific Council evaluates and coordinates current therapeutic and diagnostic issues within its committees' subject areas.…
Advocacy Council
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies… The Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state and federal elected…
Communications Council
Read the full articleThe Communications Council coordinates the College’s efforts to communicate allergy and immunology information to members, the general public, interested organizations,… The Communications Council coordinates the College's efforts to communicate allergy and immunology information to members, the general public, interested organizations, corporations and other health care…
2023 – Members’ grassroots efforts oppose Medicare fee cuts
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council facilitated the delivery of 248 letters to 162 U.S. Representatives and 86 U.S. Senators opposing the Medicare… The Advocacy Council facilitated the delivery of 248 letters to 162 U.S. Representatives and 86 U.S. Senators opposing the Medicare reimbursement cuts scheduled to…
December 2022 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThe focus this month is respiratory viral infections and asthma, which is very timely given the recent spike in respiratory… The holidays are upon us, and as you are buying, wrapping, and giving gifts, take a moment to read this month’s Annals of Allergy,…
Some patients may benefit from telehealth visits
Read the full articleWe have had many inquiries from members, as a result of the proliferation of the Coronavirus COVID-19, asking how they… We have had many inquiries from members, as a result of the proliferation of the Coronavirus COVID-19, asking how they can provide care to their…
COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Read the full articleWe have important information to help you counsel patients and manage your practice.… …
