What should people with severe allergies know about epinephrine?
Read the full articleThe two most important things you need to know about epinephrine are when to administer it and how to do… English Transcript Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: If you've ever had a severe allergic reaction, the two most important things you need to know about…
Asthma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans and are one of the leading causes of work and school… Asthma 101 If you frequently experience shortness of breath or you hear a whistling or wheezy sound in your chest when you breathe, you may…
What can I do if I'm feeling anxious about my allergy or asthma diagnosis?
Read the full articleWhen we're feeling anxious, we actually tend to overestimate risk and underestimate our ability to handle a risky situation.… English Transcript Counselor Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC: If you're feeling anxious about your allergy and asthma diagnosis, it's important to start with reminding yourself that…
Is everyone allergic to bee stings?
Read the full articleIf you are truly allergic to a bee sting, you need to talk to your doctor. You might need to… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: Everyone thinks they're allergic to bee stings because it hurts and a bee sting swells up. That's because…
How do I introduce peanut products and egg in order to avoid food allergies?
Read the full articleThe most important thing to know is that almost all infants are going to tolerate this food at this… English Transcript Allergist Angela Hogan, MD: So if you're going to introduce peanut - first of all, peanuts in and of themselves are a choking…
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about allergy shots.… …
Allergy Immunotherapy
Read the full articleDepending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.… Overview Immunotherapy is a preventive treatment for allergic reactions to substances such as grass pollens, house dust mites and bee venom. Immunotherapy involves giving gradually increasing doses of the substance,…
Immunotherapy with allergy tablets
Read the full articleSublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections.… Overview Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections. Currently, the only forms of SLIT approved by the FDA are tablets for ragweed, northern pasture grasses like timothy and…
Immunotherapy
Read the full articleImmunotherapy can be very effective in relieving allergy symptoms.… Two types of immunotherapy are available. Allergy Shots If your asthma is triggered by an allergy, you should consider allergy shots, which are very effective in relieving allergy symptoms and in some cases can actually cure…
Eccema (dermatitis atópica)
Read the full articleUn eccema, también llamado dermatitis atópica, es una enfermedad de la piel que causa un sarpullido con picazón.… Apoyado por: Resumen El eccema aparece y desaparece con el tiempo. Esto hace que la piel esté muy seca y sensible, y puede empeorar con la exposición…
Statement on race disparities in asthma
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology joins with the nation in this time of despair and sorrow and decries racial injustice wherever it is found. As physicians and healers, we know that racial…
Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
Read the full articleWhen people are evaluated, it turns out that 90 to 95% will tolerate a penicillin-based antibiotic after an evaluation by… English Transcript Allergist Allison Ramsey, MD: It's important to get tested for penicillin allergy because chances are you are not allergic to penicillin. So…
Allergies and Asthma on Vacation
Read the full articlePreparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We have the… Things to Do Before You Go Preparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We…
What are the different inhalers used for - quick relief vs controller?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD: The medicine that you're going to take if you can't breathe very well is called a quick…
Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot
Read the full articleAsthma and Allergy Awareness Month is the ideal time to get word out on the different types of asthma, as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (APRIL 17, 2024) – If you don’t have asthma, you may think all types of asthma look and act the same. You’d be…
Can my child with asthma play in school sports?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell Grayson, MD: Your child with asthma can absolutely participate in school sports. The important thing is to make sure that…
Make Summer Camp Plans Now for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIt takes a lot of preparation to get a child out the door to camp, so parents are already laying… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2024) – If you have fond memories of days spent at summer camp when you were a kid, you probably weren’t…
What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria? How do I know if I suffer from it?
Read the full articleChronic spontaneous urticaria, or hives, is a condition where people will have itching, sometimes pain, and sometimes body part… English Transcript Allergist Curtis Hedberg, MD: CSU, otherwise known as chronic spontaneous urticaria, or for most of us, we know it as hives, is a…
I'm allergic to my pet but don't want to get rid of them, what should I do?
Read the full articleMost people really don't want to get rid of their pets, and even when they do many of their friends… English Transcript Allergist James Tracy, DO: Many people are often told by their their caregivers that if you're allergic to cats or dogs which…
Is postnasal drip related to allergies?
Read the full articleThere are several different medications that can be used to treat postnasal drip, which is a very annoying symptom.… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: It's not always allergic, believe it or not. Some patients have postnasal drip and they've been treated with allergy…
We’re making National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month work for you
Read the full articleThe College never stops the drumbeat of support for our members as you bring hope and relief to patients every… The month of May is a busy time for many practicing allergists. Many of our patients are feeling the effects of spring, and their…
ACAAI Strike Force advocates for allergists
Read the full articleAs part of National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, ACAAI Strike Force members are on Capitol Hill advocating on behalf… As part of National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, ACAAI Strike Force members are on Capitol Hill today advocating on behalf of our specialty, allergists…
2025 Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – during World Asthma Day – on Capitol… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2025 Strike Force May 6, 2025 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
2024 Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – during World Asthma Day – on Capitol… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2024 Strike Force May 7, 2024 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. See 2026 Strike Force Photos See 2025 Strike Force Photos See 2024 Strike… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200.See 2026 Strike Force Photos See 2025 Strike Force Photos See 2024 Strike Force photos 2023 Strike Force May…
Social media kit for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleWant to spread the word about the value of an allergist? Use our example posts or create your own to share on social media! There are several different images available to download and are sized for use on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. No…
Find your next career opportunity
Read the full articleThe College’s new Career Center illuminates nearly every potential opportunity for allergy, asthma and immunology providers.… What if you had the ability to look across a map of the United States and see every potential allergy employment opportunity — whether they were hiring or…
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read the full articleNational Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month lets you spread the word about allergic conditions, promote your practice, and expand your… With spring in full swing, your patient load is probably at a seasonal peak, and you’re providing relief to countless people with allergies and…
Building support for the Allergy and Asthma Patient Protection Act
Read the full articleACAAI’s Advocacy Council is excited to announce a key partnership with Congressman Bob Onder, MD, FACAAI (R-MO-3).… ACAAI’s Advocacy Council is excited to announce a key partnership with Congressman Bob Onder, MD, FACAAI (R-MO-3) — a practicing allergist and strong ally for our specialty…
The College is a tight-knit community
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is more than 6,000 members strong, and we’re proud that so many of you are part of our community. Do you ever stop and think about what your College membership means? Two words come…
Seeking your first – or a new – position?
Read the full articleThe search for a job is never easy, whether you are searching for your first position or seeking a transition… The search for a job is never easy, whether you are searching for your first position or seeking a transition in your career. The College…
Have you explored the College member website lately?
Read the full articleSave time and hassle with the wide range of clinical, educational and practice management information at your fingertips.… The College’s member website is designed for allergists – so you can provide the best patient care. Save time and hassle with the wide range of…
Support for every stage of your career
Read the full articleThe College also offers support for every stage of an allergist/immunologist’s career – from early days as a FIT through… ACAAI members have come to rely on the College for our outstanding educational opportunities and practice management resources. But we also offer support for…
ACAAI Career Center
in Additional Resources | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleAdd a new health care provider or staff member to your practice, or take the next step in your own… Add a new health care provider or staff member to your practice, or take the next step in your own career path with the help…
College Career Center
in Human Resources | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleUse this resource to find a new health care provider for your practice or to search for a new career… Use this resource to find a new health care provider for your practice or to search for a new career opportunity. Employers can post jobs…
AI Insights, Practical AI Resources for Allergists
Read the full articleHere are some tips from the ACAAI AI Subcommittee experts to help you get started.… Here are some tips from the ACAAI AI Subcommittee experts to help you get started.…
Governance
Read the full articleEach component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board… Each component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board of Regents The Board of…
Get Involved
Read the full articleBecome an Advocate How can you be a more effective advocate for the specialty? Find out what you can do… Become an Advocate How can you be a more effective advocate for the specialty? Find out what you can do and how you can get…
New resources in the College Learning Connection
Read the full articleCheck out new study resources for Boards, chemotherapeutics in the Drug Allergy Protocol Online Library and a variety of MicroCME… New resources have been added to the College Learning Connection (CLC). Check out new study resources for Boards, chemotherapeutics in the Drug Allergy Protocol…
Just launched – two new CLC resources
Read the full articleExplore two new resources in the College Learning Connection designed to support Board preparation and strengthen your clinical knowledge.… Explore two new resources in the College Learning Connection designed to support Board preparation and strengthen your clinical knowledge. 2026 Joint Board Review Course The…
