Esofagitis eosinofilica
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.
Is it safe to get a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy?
Read the full articleThe actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and we should not be concerned about that any more.
5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleThe pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.
ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom: See the news from the Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleHere are the press releases being released in conjunction with the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif.
Gailen Marshall designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI)
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
Read the full articleA partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, comenzó a financiar proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias que abordan los desafíos a los que se enfrentan los al…
How Accurate was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
Read the full articleIn a new study, ChatGPT was asked to rate 10 common allergy myths, and it judged their accuracy correctly 91% of the time
How do I know if what I read online about allergies is true?
Read the full articleBefore you make decisions regarding your own health, please talk to your personal doctor and see if that information applies to you.
Eye Allergy
Read the full articleIf your eyes itch and are red, tearing or burning, you may have eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis), a condition that affects millions of Americans. Many p…
Diagnosing and treating pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read the full articleEosinophilic esophagitis, otherwise known as EoE, is a disease of the esophagus where you get inflammation that leads to what feels like either food sticking o…
A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIf your child has allergies or asthma, they need to be aware of necessary precautions to keep them safe from sudden flares.
Should I use a home testing kit to diagnose a food allergy?
Read the full articleThe challenge with home testing kits is that a lot of them aren't actually testing the proper antibody that we're looking for in an allergy.
You Can't Exercise if You Have Asthma – And Other Myths You Should Know
Read the full articleAsthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the population.
Time for an Allergist
Read the full articleAllergists are trained experts in nasal allergies, asthma, eczema and a variety of other allergic conditions.
Social and Emotional Impacts of Allergic Disease
Read the full articleIf managing the social and emotional impacts of your atopic condition feels stressful and overwhelming, know that you’re not alone.
I'm allergic to pollen: How do I keep pollen out of my house?
Read the full articleKeep the windows of your house closed. Opening the windows of your house for a few hours is not like taking a walk in the park.
Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
Read the full articleACAAI provides the following four tips for getting your child with allergies or asthma off to a smart start this school year.
Asthma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans and are one of the leading causes of work and school absences.
Can mid-level practitioners provide skin testing?
Read the full articleMany allergists are assisted by nurse practitioners (NPs) and/or physician assistants (PAs) in providing care in the office. The Advocacy Council frequently receives questions as to whether mid-level practitioners can provide allergy skin testing. We have also heard of at least one…
Come to Boston!
Read the full articleAs you may have noticed, registration has begun for the College’s upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center… As you may have noticed, registration has begun for the College’s upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center on Oct. 26-30. Located in…
AllergyWatch Editors
Read the full articleEditor Stanley M. Fineman, MDMarietta, GA Associate Editor Anthony Montanaro, MD Portland, OR Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD Miami, FL… EditorStanley M. Fineman, MDMarietta, GA Associate Editor Anthony Montanaro, MD Portland, OR Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD Miami, FL Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR…
Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center
Read the full articleThere are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among… There are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among various population groups. These disparities…
Involving your patients in treatment decisions
Read the full articleWhen your patients have tried different therapies without relief, it may be time to discuss other treatment options.… When your patients have tried different therapies without relief, it may be time to discuss other treatment options. As the leader in resources for allergists and…
2024 MIPS and APM changes
Read the full articleThis article provides a summary of key, final changes to the QPP governing the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its final rule with updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2024 (the Final…
Past Presidents
Read the full articleKathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 J. Allen Meadows, MD 2019-2020 Todd A.… Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 J. Allen Meadows, MD 2019-2020 Todd A. Mahr, MD 2018-2019 Bradley…
Meet the new College President
Read the full articleA primary emphasis is to foster and promote the partnership between practicing community allergists and academic allergists/immunologists.… At the Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim last week, Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD, FACAAI was inducted as the 2023-2024 president of the College. Many of…
2024 MGMA Compensation and Cost & Revenue Surveys Now Open!
Read the full articleThe College is again partnering with MGMA to collect allergy compensation data and practice cost and revenue data.… The College is again partnering with MGMA to collect allergy compensation data and practice cost and revenue data. Participation is easy! Survey data is auto-mapped directly…
Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick
Read the full articleThe Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick presents an interactive version of the recent annals yardstick allowing users the opportunity… The Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick presents an interactive version of the recent annals yardstick allowing users the opportunity to explore the concepts presented…
College Advantage: Fall 2023
Read the full articleEmbracing the Evolution of Patient Care - You'll take what you learn from Podium to Practice at the ACAAI 2023… Embracing the Evolution of Patient Care - You'll take what you learn from Podium to Practice at the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting…
Register now for NAPAAC 2024, April 12-14, 2024, Las Vegas
Read the full articleThis 3-day CME program – developed jointly by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and the Canadian… This 3-day CME program – developed jointly by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI)…
NAPAAC - North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress
-Read the full articleDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the 2nd North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress (NAPAAC) that… Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the 2nd North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress (NAPAAC) that will take place April 12-14,…
2024 Allergen Extract Mixing Course
Read the full articleGet Compliant on USP 797. This one-day course will focus on compliance with the newly revised USP Chapter 797. We’ll… Get Compliant on USP 797. This one-day course will focus on compliance with the newly revised USP Chapter 797. We'll cover allergens and standardization, current…
ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting - Save the dates!
-Read the full articleThe 2024 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting will take place Oct. 24-28, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. The theme for the 2024… The 2024 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting will take place Oct. 24-28, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. The theme for the 2024 meeting is "Advancing Allergy/Immunology Discovery."…
Great interview questions for allergy staff
Read the full articleHiring the right employees can mean the difference between a patient-friendly, well-run allergy practice and a dysfunctional one. How do you find team members with the right mix of skills to provide excellent patient care, efficiently complete work tasks and identify new…
Awards and Lectureships
Read the full articleGold-Headed Cane Award The Gold-Headed Cane Award, voted on by members, honors a Fellow of at least 20 years who… Gold-Headed Cane AwardThe Gold-Headed Cane Award, voted on by members, honors a Fellow of at least 20 years who best demonstrates the pursuit of the…
Dr. Gary N. Gross to receive 2023 Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleDr. Gross has been a College Fellow for 37 years and was the recipient of the ACAAI Distinguished Service Award… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleOther newly elected ACAAI officers are Cherie Zachary, MD, Eagan, MN as vice president and Kelly Maples, MD, Norfolk, VA… James Tracy is president-elect ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 12, 2023) – Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the…
November 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleGrab a cup of tea or coffee and curl up on the couch to read this issue — it will… As the leaves fall and the weather gets colder, autumn is in full swing. This month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology explores the…
Allergy Office: Coding 95165
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members, $20 non-members Learn how to code for 95165. In this 15-minute module, we’ll discuss:Billing basics for extract prep and administrationMedicare rules for code 95165Medicare’s Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)How Medicare and commercial payers compareHow to handle…
HAE - Looking Into the Future
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersCaring for HAE can be difficult. Especially with changing guidelines and new medications. This webinar will update you to the new guidelines and also the newly approved and soon to be approved medications.Sponsored by Fresenius KabiLearning ObjectivesIdentify…
2021 Coding for Allergy/Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThe 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule was just released, and there are lots of changes for allergy/immunology. Coding for E/M visits was completely revamped, and there are new prolonged service codes and a complexity add-on…
How Can We Make Anaphylaxis Less Scary for Patients? (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on December 7, 2022Speaker: David Stukus, MD, FACAAIViewers 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…
Implementing Peanut OIT in Your Practice
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis webinar addresses key considerations for implementing peanut OIT, including patient selection, risks and side-effects, policies and procedures, and office setup. Supported by a grant from Aimmune.Learning ObjectivesAfter completing this webinar, participants should be able to:1…
On Demand 2022 Literature Review
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for meeting attendees who purchased a ticket to the Literature Review, otherwise $99 members, $125 non-membersTo help you keep abreast of the latest clinical developments in allergy and…
On Demand 2022 Practice Management Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: $45 College members, $60 non-membersThis one-day program is designed for office administrators and physician practice leaders alike and delivers dynamic updates on efficiently and effectively running your allergy…
On Demand 2022 Thursday Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for meeting attendees who purchased a ticket to the Thursday Program, otherwise $99 members, $125 non-membersThe Thursday International Food Allergy Symposium focuses on epidemiology and diagnostics, including risk…
On Demand ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 60.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Are You Using These Diagnostic Tests to Maximal Efficacy?The Environment…
On Demand 2023 Practice Management Course
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: $45 College members, $60 non-membersThis one-day program is designed for office administrators and physician practice leaders alike and delivers dynamic updates on efficiently and effectively running your allergy…
On Demand 2023 Thursday Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for meeting attendees who purchased a ticket to the Thursday Program, otherwise $99 members, $125 non-membersThis year’s Thursday Program will feature the latest developments in the science…
On Demand 2023 Literature Review
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for meeting attendees who purchased a ticket to the Literature Review, otherwise $99 members, $125 non-membersTo help you keep abreast of the latest clinical developments in allergy and…
How to Advocate for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar explains how you can impact issues important to the future of allergy by advocating at the local, state and federal level. Topics include:Getting to know your local, state and federal representativesKnowing the issue(s)--and…
On Demand ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 56.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Integrative Modalities in Allergy & Immunology PracticeAtopic Dermatitis: Triggers, Mimics and TreatmentsReal…
On Demand 2021 Literature Review
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for College members who attended the annual meeting, $45 non-membersTo help you keep abreast of the latest clinical developments in allergy and immunology, ACAAI will continue its highly…
On Demand ACAAI 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Non-Infectious Complications of ImmunodeficiencyPhysician Health and Wellness in Allergy and Immunology…
On Demand 2021 Practice Management Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: $45 College members, $60 non-membersThis one-day program is designed for office administrators and physician practice leaders alike and delivers dynamic updates on efficiently and effectively running your allergy practice…
On Demand 2021 Thursday Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for College members who attended the annual meeting, $45 non-membersAllergists are increasingly referred rashes for evaluation and treatment. An integrated allergic and dermatologic approach to eczema, urticaria, contact…
Chronic Cough Concerns (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on November 17, 2022Speaker: J. Wesley Sublett, MDDescription: The etiology and management of chronic cough is challenging for both patient and provider due to the wide differential and/or multifactorial nature. Understanding the mechanisms that lead to…
North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress 2024
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleEarly Bird Pricing: $395 for ACAAI/CSACI members, $595 non-members, $125 students/residents/FITs, $695 non-exhibiting industry attendeesAfter February 2, 2024, $595 for ACAAI/CSACI members, $795 non-members, $225 students/residents/FITs, $795 non-exhibiting industry attendees**CSACI members only - use coupon…