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… Life can feel hard in general, so it’s no surprise that allergic diseases such as food allergy, asthma, and atopic dermatitis (commonly called eczema) often…
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… English Transcript Allergist J. Allen Meadows, MD: So you're allergic to pollen. What do we want to do to avoid the pollen? Well, the…
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… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2023) – It’s been a hot summer, and it’s possible your kids have spent hours in a pool or lake…
Why should I see an allergist for my asthma?
Read the full articleFor many of our patients, allergens are an important trigger for their asthma. Asthma is one of the allergic… English Transcript Allergist Charles Lane, MD: So, many patients may not know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and the reason for that is…
Autumn is coming: Get ahead of allergy symptoms now
Read the full articleIt's a good idea to see your allergist for an updated, personalized treatment plan that can best help you manage… BPT – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (July 25, 2023) - You probably know what's coming: Along with changing leaves and dropping temps this fall will…
Se acerca el otoño. Adelántese desde ahora a los síntomas de alergia
Read the full articleACAAI le ofrece estos consejos que le ayudarán a prepararse para las alergias de otoño antes de que lleguen.… (BPT) - Probablemente sepa lo que se acerca este otoño: junto con las hojas cambiantes y el descenso de las temperaturas vendrán los resfriados, la…
Gardening with Allergies
Read the full articleWind-borne pollinating plants, including trees, grasses and weeds, are most likely to cause a seasonal allergic reaction.… …
Do You Need An Allergist?
Read the full articleAllergists are specially trained to treat asthma and all types of allergies, including seasonal, food, dust and pet allergies.… …
Allergies and Asthma are Bigger Summer Camp Challenges than Homesickness
Read the full articleFinding the right camp for your child with allergies or asthma can seem daunting, depending on how serious their symptoms… The biggest worry for some kids as they head off to summer camp is whether their IPad will get a connection in the North…
Double Duty Spring Cleaning: Keep Healthy and Tidy
Read the full articleAllergy season can last all year for those sensitive to indoor allergens, but it can worsen in the spring when… Spring cleaning can be more than a daunting chore for those with allergies and asthma. Dust, pet hair and cleaning supplies can leave you…
What does asthma have to do with your allergies? Probably a lot.
Read the full articleWhile the two may not seem related, studies show about two-thirds or more of those with asthma also have an… People who have allergies often also have asthma. And people with asthma often have allergies. While the two may not seem related, studies show…
Kids with Allergies and Asthma Can Have Fun without the Fright
Read the full articleWhat’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy… Bwahahahah. Haunted houses, witches, goblins and ghosts – lots of people love the shivers down the spine and scares that come along with Halloween.…
Before School Starts, Train all the Brains for Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleAn allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act… You may have been thinking through your child’s back-to-school allergy plan since school let out last spring. But unless all the people your child…
When Should Parents Be Worried About Frequent Ear Infections?
Read the full articleWe as allergists frequently see little children with frequent ear infections, and the real question is when should we worry… English Transcript Allergist Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD: We as allergists frequently see little children with frequent ear infections, and the real question is when should…
How can an allergist help treat EoE?
Read the full articleEosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic disease of the esophagus where you start to get inflammation in the esophagus.… English Transcript Allergist Priya Bansal, MD: So let's learn a little bit about EoE, which we know as eosinophilic esophagitis. And eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic…
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines…
What is the "Rule of Twos" for asthma?
Read the full articleThe "Rule of Twos" in asthma is if somebody is well controlled per our guidelines.… English Transcript Allergist Steve Dorman, MD: The "Rule of Twos" inside asthma is if somebody is well controlled per our guidelines. They use the rescue inhaler less than two…
Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
Read the full articleJuly 4th festivities means taking a few extra precautions to make the holiday safe, and sneeze- and wheeze-free.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 27, 2023) – This year, after several years of cancelled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance your town…
Gardening with Allergies
Read the full articleKeep your green thumb, avoid the red nose.… Overview Wind-borne pollinating plants, including trees, grasses and weeds, are most likely to cause a seasonal allergic reaction. They produce pollen that is light and released in large quantities that can be easily inhaled. Allergy Offenders and…
Exploring gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors
Read the full articleThe College’s Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center explores gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors. When I began my tenure as College president a few months ago, my goal was to lead the College in innovating…
Facilitating the Peanut OIT discussion
Read the full articleThe College’s printable version of our peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) shared decision-making tool has been added to our public website to facilitate discussion on this treatment option. The pdf of the tool can be found under the “Resources” tab on the homepage…
Are you being harassed on social media?
Read the full articleSocial media has become a way of life for many of us, especially with increased use due to the COVID pandemic. Personally, I enjoy many aspects of it, mostly spending time on Twitter using my handle @wheezemd. I find it a great way to…
Elevate your leadership potential
Read the full articleThe College has an exciting opportunity for young allergists (active members, 45 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less)! Apply to participate in the upcoming Leadership Summit, Generation Next – a unique program designed to help improve skills as effective…
Spotlight on the Dermatology Committee
Read the full articleThe Dermatology Committee has been actively involved in developing session proposals for the College’s Annual Meeting and posting a “case of the month” on Doc Matter to generate discussions on a variety of dermatology-related topics. DocMatter is a private forum for College…
Supporting our emerging leaders
Read the full articleOn March 20 the College will hosts its Leadership Summit: Generation Next. The event, which has been held annually since 2017 is specifically designed for young physician members (45 years of age or younger or in first 10 years of practice) who are looking…
Join the College's advocacy efforts
Read the full articleThe College’s historic House of Delegates (HOD) serves as our eyes and ears at the local and state level and enables us to keep you well informed of what is, or may soon be, impacting you, the practicing allergist. We need volunteers to…
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines?
Read the full articleWith COVID-19 vaccines finally becoming available throughout the country, many allergy practices are wondering whether they can require employees to receive the vaccine to protect the health and safety of other employees and patients in their practice. As explained below, the general answer…
Clinical Trial Resources provide an important link to medical research
Read the full articleLearn about opportunities that may help your patients either now or in the future.… Learn about opportunities that may help your patients either now or in the future.…
Check out the “Time for an Allergist” campaign – and get your kit now!
Read the full articleThe allergist marketing campaign kit provides resources for reaching out to PCPs and patients!… The allergist marketing campaign kit provides resources for reaching out to PCPs and patients!…
Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2023 Strike Force May 2, 2023 – Members of the College’s Strike Force… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2023 Strike Force May 2, 2023 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
Advocacy Council fights against electronic payment fees
Read the full articleCongress is beginning to pay attention to another source of payment reductions caused by some commercial payers: electronic payment… Over the last few years, low Medicare reimbursement rates have dominated the policy discussions on physician reimbursement in Congress. This is perfectly understandable as Congress…
Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
in AnnalsRead the full articleExplore research and perspectives from the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology about racial disparities in asthma and allergic… Explore research and perspectives from Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Preference for and impact of telehealth vs in-person asthma visits among Black and Latinx adults…
Honorary Fellow
Read the full articleFor a physician or scientist who has made an exceptional contribution to the specialty. Nominate Someone Membership Benefits A subscription… For a physician or scientist who has made an exceptional contribution to the specialty. Nominate Someone Membership Benefits A subscription to the monthly scientific journal…
Snot Force Alliance
-Read the full articleJoin the world's best doctors in otolaryngology, allergy, pulmonology, neurology, and more for a multidisciplinary conference on sinus, allergy, and… Join the world's best doctors in otolaryngology, allergy, pulmonology, neurology, and more for a multidisciplinary conference on sinus, allergy, and airway disease in bourbon country…
Washington State Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology-Northwest Allergy Forum
-Read the full articleThe Northwest Allergy Forum is hosted on alternate years by the Washington and Oregon Societies of Allergy, Asthma, and… The Northwest Allergy Forum is an annual educational conference hosted on alternate years by the Washington State and Oregon Societies of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. In…
Why I'm an Allergist campaign
Read the full articleThe College is kicking off a #WeAreAllergists campaign in recognition of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Join us!… The College is kicking off a #WeAreAllergists social media campaign for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (May 2024). Here is what members of the…
Members have a role in expanding the reach of College information and education to the public
Read the full articleOn average, 1,000 media stories per month mention the College and/or quote one of our experts – a huge readership… Patient education and public relations are important functions of any medical organization, and the College does a great job with both. On average, 1,000…
Special College task force stands ready to assist members in navigating the complexities of vaccines for COVID-19.
Read the full articleLast week, we all witnessed a bright new development in the battle against COVID-19: the rollout of the first two COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S. Anticipating any number of questions and information needs around this next phase of…
In December’s issue, read about how skin microbial exposure contributes to allergic disease.
Read the full articleAs we close out the most incredible year in most of our memories, we reflect back on the challenges that this year has produced for many of us – personal or family health issues, impact on our patients, practices and business, a totally virtual…
MicroCME: Secondary Immunodeficiency Due to Systemic Steroids
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Syed Mustafa, discusses secondary immunodeficiency due to systemic steroids.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Drug Desensitization: Who, When and How
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mariana Castells, discusses drug desensitization.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: Managing Type 3 Angioedema
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 27 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Marc Riedl, discusses how to manage type 3 angioedema..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Currently Available Options for Treatment for Refractory Disease
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Khan, discusses currently available options for treatment for refractory disease.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: How to Approach the Complex FPIES Patient
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, discusses how to identify and manage complex FPIES.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Drug Allergy Parameter - An Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Khan, reviews updates to the drug allergy practice parameter.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Updates on Sinusitis Parameter
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jonathan Bernstein, discusses updates to the sinusitis parameter.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Updates on Atopic Dermatitis GRADE Guidelines
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Lynda Schneider, discusses updates on atopic dermatitis GRADE guidelines.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Mimics of Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 29 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Marc Serota, discusses conditions that mimic atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Evaluation and Management of Cutaneous Reactions to Medication
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mariana Castells, discusses the evaluation and management of cutaneous reactions to medication.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: Role of Genetic Testing in the Management of Immunodeficiency
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles, discusses the role of genetic testing in the management of immunodeficiency.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Rashes That Mimic Allergic Skin Conditions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Marc Serota, discusses rashes that mimic allergic skin conditions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: De-labelling Antibiotic Allergy - A Practical Guide for Clinicians - Is Cephalosporin Hesitancy Warranted?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Kimberley Blumenthal, discusses de-labelling antibiotic allergy and cephalosporin hesitancy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Biologics in Food Allergy - What You Need to Know
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Robert Wood, discusses biologics in food allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: An Update on Perioperative Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Dennis Ledford, reviews updates in perioperative anaphylaxis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: New Approaches to Penicillin Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Khan, discusses new approaches to penicillin allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Approach to Regional Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. JiaDe Yu, discusses approaches to regional dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: Vaccines and Reactions - The Current State
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Niraj Patel, discusses the current state of vaccines and their reactions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: The Role of Biomarkers in Urticaria
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jonathan Bernstein, discusses the role of biomarkers in urticaria.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: EOE - What to Do and What Not to Do
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jonathan Spergel, discusses treatment and management options for eosinophilic esophagitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
