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… English Transcript Allergist Aleena Banerji, MD: The absolute answer is yes. The actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and…
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.… (BPT) - If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season…
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… ANAHEIM, California. (12 de noviembre de 2023). El alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma…
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… ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 12, 2023) – Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma…
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… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, la rama filantrópica del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThese projects have the potential to make an important difference to improve the care for allergy and asthma in every… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began…
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa abundancia de idiomas hablados en Estados Unidos puede suponer un obstáculo para que algunos pacientes con alergia y asma… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Alrededor del 20 % de la población estadounidense habla un idioma distinto del inglés cuando está en casa.…
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleThe abundance of languages spoken in the United States can pose barriers for some allergy and asthma patients to receive… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – About 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance…
Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
Read the full articleHuracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas pueden provocar un aumento en el crecimiento de moho en casas y residencias.… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los fenómenos meteorológicos severos, como huracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas, han aumentado en los últimos años y se prevé que…
Eliminating Mold After Natural Disasters is Vital for Those with Mold Allergy
Read the full articleHurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation can prompt a surge in growth of mold throughout houses and residences.… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation have increased in recent years and are projected to become more frequent.…
Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
Read the full articleSe estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Se estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años.…
New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
Read the full articleThe cause of food allergies is unknown, although researchers and food allergy experts have ruled out some common theories of… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – It’s estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children under age 18. The cause of…
La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – La linaza es un ingrediente cada vez más popular en productos horneados y otros productos alimenticios debido…
Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que los niños que tienen un seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar alergias alimentarias que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – Algunos niños superan una alergia alimentaria con el tiempo, pero no se comprende bien cómo sucede esto.…
Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
Read the full articleA new study shows that children with private insurance are more likely to outgrow food allergies than children who use… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Some children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being…
Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
Read the full articleEntre las personas que tenían AD, el 72 % informó haber tenido síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) - Las personas que tienen dermatitis atópica (AD), comúnmente conocida como eccema, tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener…
Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
Read the full articleAmong people who suffered with AD, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – People who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of developing depression and anxiety,…
¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
Read the full articleEn un nuevo estudio, ChatGPT que valorara diez mitos comunes sobre las alergias, y juzgó su exactitud correctamente el 91… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los modelos de lenguaje de inteligencia artificial como ChatGPT se utilizan cada vez más en muchas profesiones diferentes,…
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%… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used in many different professions, and medicine is not…
Una encuesta revela que el 42 % de los médicos de atención primaria no están familiarizados con los productos biológicos para tratar el asma
Read the full articleDe los 85 PCP encuestados, el 77 % remitió a especialistas después de dos o más exacerbaciones por año, y… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los productos biológicos para el tratamiento del asma se introdujeron por primera vez hace unos 20 años. Desde…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: VCD Discharge Instructions
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleVocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord… Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Inspiratory Laryngeal…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of… Sample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of allergies includes avoidance of the…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergy Shot Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleAllergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls… Allergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls how your body defends itself.…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Habitual Cough Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHabit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in… Habit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in a patterned way, kind of…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: HPI
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial… HPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial HPI Age of diagnosis: Method…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Procedures
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was… SAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was screened and found qualified for…
Sample Standing Order: Epinephrine Auto-Injector 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg and Epinephrine Intranasal 1 mg or 2 mg
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By:… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By: Physician’s Name…
Sample Standing Order: Oral Antihistamine
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
Sample Standing Order: Topical Hydrocortisone
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
Sample Standing Order: Albuterol Levalbuterol or Albuterol Ipratropium via Nebulizer
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ALBUTEROL, LEVALBUTEROL, OR ALBUTEROL/IPRATROPIUM VIA NEBULIZER Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No.… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ALBUTEROL, LEVALBUTEROL, OR ALBUTEROL/IPRATROPIUM VIA NEBULIZER Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: …
Use DocMatter to connect with other employed allergists
Read the full articleDocMatter is a safe, private forum for College physicians to post clinical and practice questions to other allergists. Login to… …
Claims hold is impacting multiple services
Read the full articleCMS issued updated instructions clarifying that payments for select claims affected by expired legislative Medicare coverage policies should be… CMS issued updated instructions to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) clarifying that payments for select claims affected by expired legislative Medicare coverage policies should be held;…
Attend the Friday Practice Management Program in Orlando
Read the full articleThis full day of programming at the Annual Scientific Meeting will give you information and tools you can put into… Whether you’re an employed allergist, a practice owner, a FIT or a practice manager, the Practice Management Program on Friday, Nov. 7 at the…
Product Theaters, Sunday, Nov. 9
Read the full articleAll Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 85-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit… All Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 85-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit hall in West Hall E of…
Product Theaters, Friday, Nov. 7
Read the full articleAll Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 25-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit… All Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 25-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit hall in West Hall E of…
Biologics at a Glance Cheat Sheet
Read the full articleThis customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for… This customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for staff and providers.…
Leadership is a daily act of service
Read the full articleLeadership, then, is not an abstract ideal but a daily act of service to our patients, to our colleagues, and… Leadership in medicine is not about titles - it is about service. As members of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI),…
Highlights from the October issue of Annals
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals focuses on several key areas of interest for the practicing allergist-immunologist.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on several key areas of interest for the practicing allergist-immunologist, with two articles on the use of…
ACAAI Member Webinars
Read the full articleFind upcoming member webinars, and also find out what you may have missed by accessing previous webinars presented by… Previous Webinars 2025 Financial Update for Allergists This webinar reviews the latest allergy/immunology financial data, including allergist compensation and Medicare E&M coding data. Practice management…
New Patch testing toolkit has everything you need for patch testing!
Read the full articleUse our new toolkit to train staff, create and SOP and more.… Use our new toolkit to train staff, create and SOP and more.…
