Controlling Your Severe Asthma
Read the full articleAlthough asthma symptoms are controllable, a cure for asthma has remained elusive. Use this tool to find your best path… …
Should I Treat My Allergies With Immunotherapy?
Read the full articleUse this online tool with your allergist to find out how immunotherapy might help you treat your allergy and asthma… Note: The information and reference materials contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. It is not to be used…
Peanut Allergy Treatment Shared-Decision-Making Tool
Read the full articleShould your child try peanut allergy treatment? Use this tool to help decide if the treatment is right for your… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…
What does the future hold for allergy and asthma treatment?
Read the full article2020 Annual Meeting Press Kit… The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is your best resource for what’s happening in the world of allergies and asthma. News Releases With or Without Allergies, Outcomes Similar for Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 (en español) Nearly One in Five Food-Allergic Children…
Texas school district risks children’s lives by using Benadryl instead of stock epinephrine
Read the full articleEpinephrine is always the first line of defense to treat severe allergic reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 9, 2019) – The Weatherford Independent School District in Weatherford, TX announced recently that instead of epinephrine, they will administer Benadryl to students experiencing allergic reactions. The district cited…
Surprise your valentine while keeping them allergy- and asthma-free
Read the full articleThink outside the (candy) box to show them you care about their health.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2019) – Want to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day but you’re just not sure how? Show your valentine you can creatively keep their allergies and…
Asthma Controller Step Down Yardstick – Treatment guidance for when asthma improves
Read the full articleHelps clinicians understand when treatment should be stepped down, and how.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 25, 2019) – When asthma symptoms improve, there’s reason for celebration by both allergist and patient. But once symptoms are better, how do health care practitioners go about stepping down…
Boy Scout motto – be prepared – works for parents of campers with allergies and asthma
Read the full article5 tips to prepare now to make sure your allergic summer camper is ready for fun.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 12, 2019) – The idea of summer camp looms large for many kids who wonder: Will I make any friends? What if I get lost in…
Spring cleaning: clear your house and your nasal passages
Read the full articleGetting rid of built up dust and mold can ease allergy symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 26, 2019) – Lots of people view the coming of spring as an opportunity to clean out winter’s cobwebs and freshen up their home. It’s also a chance to…
Academic performance of urban children with asthma worse than peers without asthma
Read the full articleStudy finds for ethnic minorities, the more severe the asthma, the worse the quality of work.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (March 11, 2019) – Living in an urban area can negatively affect asthma outcomes – particularly for children. A new study in Annals of Allergy,…
New research shows 73 percent of allergists prescribe under-the-tongue allergy tablets
Read the full articleFour FDA-approved tablets available for battling allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (April 2, 2019) – Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) have been available for more than 100 years. Allergy tablets (sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT) have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration…
Confidence in asthma inhaler technique doesn’t match actual skills
Read the full articleStudy reports 97 percent of kids don’t use them properly.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (April 30, 2019) – Many children with asthma think they are using their asthma inhaler medications correctly when they are not. This makes it very difficult to keep their asthma…
Don’t let back to school mean back to allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (July 24, 2019) – For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 24, 2019) – For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can also mean a break from their symptoms. When…
Despite reports of shortages, epinephrine autoinjectors are available
Read the full articleAllergists can teach patients how to use alternatives… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 10, 2019) – As parents start to plan for the upcoming school year, many are worried they won’t be able to find needed epinephrine autoinjectors due to a shortage of EpiPens. Despite the shortage…
Leaves are falling. Autumn is calling. So are fall allergies
Read the full articleImmunotherapy could be the “shot in the arm” you need to treat your allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 7, 2019) – You may think you can’t tell the difference between the symptoms caused by spring, summer and fall allergies. They all usually involve sneezing, sniffling, itchy…
Hidden Halloween allergy and asthma triggers are truly frightful
Read the full articleSteer clear of triggers you may not have known existed.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens,…
Racism a factor in asthma control for young African American children
Read the full articleStudy shows children between ages 1 and 6 are negatively affected.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 17, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows an association between African American parents/guardians…
Ahora es el momento hacerles frente a los síntomas de alergia otoñal
Read the full article(BPT) Si bien un día respira tranquilo y disfrutar de largos paseos al aire libre, y de la brisa fresca… (BPT) Si bien un día respira tranquilo y disfrutar de largos paseos al aire libre, y de la brisa fresca que penetra por las ventanas…
Social media alternative facts on food allergies can negatively impact medical decisions
Read the full articleMyths make identifying factual information more difficult.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – The social media stream on food allergies is never-ending. Your Facebook and Twitter friends seem to know what they’re talking about. And why shouldn’t you believe all those news articles – even if…
Family history of cancer associated with asthma diagnosis in children
Read the full articleNew research shows 20 percent have asthma.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – It’s well known there’s a genetic component to cancer, and that cancer often runs in families. A new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual…
What’s the correct code for…?
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council has partnered with Optum 360 products to offer our members coding books at discounted prices. We… The College’s Advocacy Council has partnered with Optum 360 products to offer our members coding books at discounted prices. We recommend updating your coding books…
The College meeting through a Fellow-in-training’s eyes
Read the full articleThe College Annual Meeting is a dynamic and riveting experience for Fellows-in-training (FITs). As Fellows, we are constantly focused on… The College Annual Meeting is a dynamic and riveting experience for Fellows-in-training (FITs). As Fellows, we are constantly focused on absorbing as much clinical and…
AllergyWatch covers food allergy
Read the full articleHow long should you wait to skin test for food allergens after a food-induced allergic reaction? Is it the same… How long should you wait to skin test for food allergens after a food-induced allergic reaction? Is the wait time the same as for…
Apply for a committee! Deadline: April 15
Read the full articleAre you interested in contributing to the work of the college? Join a committee and get involved!… Are you interested in contributing to the work of the college? Join a committee and get involved!…
ACAAI scores top honor
Read the full articleThe College has met the rigorous requirements of offering independent CME that accelerates learning, change, and improvement in health… ACAAI has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®). This is the highest level of accreditation awarded! The…
HIPAA and the use of online tracking technology
Read the full articleIn 2022, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance that pertained to the use of tracking technologies by HIPAA… The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs when and how allergists (and other health care clinicians) can store, transmit, use, and disclose…
College Insider’s new look
Read the full articleThe College team enjoys offering our members attractive, up-to-date communications that are optimized according to best industry practices.… At the College, we know it’s important to keep things fresh. The April 1 issue of College Insider debuts a new design to enhance your reading…
From the desk of the EMD: Goodbye Tom; hello Tom
Read the full articleWith the conclusion of the Academy/WAO meeting in Orlando last month, there was the passing of the guard in the… With the conclusion of the Academy/WAO meeting in Orlando last month, there was the passing of the guard in the executive vice president (EVP) position…
An old tool takes on new meaning
Read the full articleWe’re all familiar with the classic wooden yardstick, a tool you always want to have around. What exactly do wooden… We’re all familiar with the classic wooden yardstick, a tool you always want to have around. What exactly do wooden rulers have to do with…
Board of Regents and Executive Committee Decisions
Read the full articleFollowing are key actions taken by the Board of Regents at the Oct. 26 meeting and by the Executive Committee… Following are key actions taken by the Board of Regents at the Oct. 26 meeting and by the Executive Committee during its Dec. 18 teleconference.…
Position statement on telemedicine and practice guidelines for allergic rhinitis
Read the full articleAs 2017 draws to a close, I want to thank all of the people who make the Annals of Allergy,… As 2017 draws to a close, I want to thank all of the people who make the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology a successful…
Top ten College Insider reads of 2017
Read the full articleWe’ve done a lot this year. We’ve looked at our past as we celebrated our 75th anniversary, and we’ve looked… We’ve done a lot this year. We’ve looked at our past as we celebrated our 75th anniversary, and we’ve looked toward the bright future for…
Are you a future leader?
Read the full articleNot everyone is naturally comfortable being a leader. And that’s only one reason why the College is hosting its Leadership… Not everyone is naturally comfortable being a leader. And that’s only one reason why the College is hosting its Leadership Summit, Generation Next, for the…
Give us a high-five!
Read the full articleWe’re extremely proud to announce that the College was awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical… We’re extremely proud to announce that the College was awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This is the…
Epinephrine scripts and referral to allergist after ED admission; and a challenging case of periorbital eyelid swelling
Read the full articleThere are two additional special articles that I call your attention to in the November issue of the Annals of Allergy,… There are two additional special articles that I call your attention to in the November issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology that should be…
Asthma, smoking history and staph aureus enterotoxin sensitization; and the effectiveness of bleach versus warm baths in children with significant atopic dermatitis
Read the full articleThe November issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has a variety of features for our practicing clinician… The November issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has a variety of features for our practicing clinician readers. There are features and…
From the desk of the EMD: Back to the future
Read the full articleI hope that you saw the Summer 2017 issue of the College Advantage and specifically the article entitled “A Glimpse… I hope that you saw the Summer 2017 issue of the College Advantage and specifically the article entitled “A Glimpse into the Future.” The article…
Claim your CME credit now!
Read the full articleWe’ve closed the books on another great ACAAI Annual Meeting, but if you still haven’t claimed your CME credit, it’s… We’ve closed the books on another great ACAAI Annual Meeting, but if you still haven’t claimed your CME credit, it’s not too late. For your…
Committee in the spotlight: Practice Management
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Committee is a great example of what can be accomplished by a committee when its volunteer members… The Practice Management Committee is a great example of what can be accomplished by a committee when its volunteer members and staff work together collaboratively.…
Your questions answered - Fall 2017
Read the full articleThe College has gone through a lot of changes under Vision 2020 to better serve practicing allergists, and we recognize… The College has gone through a lot of changes under Vision 2020 to better serve practicing allergists, and we recognize the importance of involving our…
