Types of Asthma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… There are many different types of asthma, brought on by many different triggers. If you’re struggling with asthma symptoms – trouble breathing, a persistent cough or tightness in the…
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.… Overview If you have asthma, it’s important to have a plan in place for a range of situations and symptoms. In fact, one of the single most important steps that you can take to…
Asthma Cough
Read the full articleIt’s easy to think that coughing means you have a cold or bronchitis – but if that cough keeps coming… Overview Asthma affects the airways in the lungs, making them inflamed and swollen. The breathing tubes also become reactive, causing them to squeeze and tighten.…
Asthma Attack
Read the full articleAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave… Overview An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. It can feel as if someone is sitting on your chest or there’s a cloud in…
Other Medical Conditions
Read the full articleWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.… Overview When asthma is combined with other conditions, such as the flu, chickenpox, osteoporosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it requires special attention and teamwork with your allergist. An…
Who Gets Asthma?
Read the full articleAsthma can affect people of all ages.… Pregnancy and Asthma Managing your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. Learn to Manage Your Asthma Asthma in Children If your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist…
Asthma 101
Read the full articleWhat is asthma? How do I treat it? Start your journey here.… What Is Asthma? Soccer star David Beckham. Actress Jessica Alba. Singer Billy Joel. What do these celebrities have in common? They all have asthma – a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing…
Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis
Read the full articleFood allergy testing is a very important step in diagnosing food allergies.… Overview Some people know exactly what food causes their allergy. For example, they eat peanuts or a product with peanut in it and immediately break out in a rash. Others need a doctor’s…
HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleUse HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did… Use HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy…
Food Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleThere is no cure for food allergy, and avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to protect against… Overview If you or your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you’ll often hear the word “avoidance.” That’s because there is no cure…
Environmental Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleIf it's not possible to completely avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here… Allergens Dust Mites Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and carpets. No matter how clean your house is, it's…
Cooking & Baking with Food Allergies
Read the full articleIf you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may find yourself looking for a… Overview How does one go about making a birthday cake without wheat? Are pancakes now off-limits because you are not able to use eggs? Will…
Living With Allergies
Read the full articleLiving with allergies means working to make your environment as free of allergens as possible.… There are steps you can take to reduce the allergen load in your house and other environments. Do you ever feel like you or someone you know is constantly coughing,…
Epinephrine Auto-injector
Read the full articleThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).… Overview A food allergy reaction can cause symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. In the United States, food allergy is the leading cause of severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) outside the hospital setting. People who have previously experienced…
Medications
Read the full articleIf you feel like you can't avoid allergens, there are many medicines that can help control allergy symptoms.… Decongestants and antihistamines are the most common allergy medications. They help to reduce a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing and itching. Other medications work by preventing the…
Allergy Shots
Read the full articleShots are effective in treating reactions to many allergens.… Overview Allergy shots are the most commonly used and most effective form of allergy immunotherapy. They are indicated for the treatment of allergic conditions affecting the nose and eyes (allergic rhino-conjunctivitis), ears (allergic otitis media), lungs…
Management & Treatment
Read the full articleGet tested, get treated, get better.… 1 Consultation Your first step is to see a board-certified allergist-immunologist. You can get a referral from your primary care physician or ask for a recommendation from a family member or friend who is seeing an allergist. Find a…
Wheezing, Shortness of Breath
Read the full articleWheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe, especially when you exhale. It is one… Signs of Asthma Swelling or narrowing of your throat or the airways to your lungs can cause wheezing. It can also result in shortness of…
Runny Nose, Stuffy Nose, Sneezing
Read the full articleIf your runny, stuffy nose or sneezing is from allergies, the best remedy is to get your allergies under… Signs of Allergies Everyone sneezes. But how do you know whether your sneezing is caused by an allergy? It can happen when you least expect it,…
Rashes
Read the full articleA rash can be caused by many different things, like a food allergy to milk or eggs or an… Signs of Allergies A rash is a change in the normal appearance or feel of your skin. A rash may be painful or itchy, and it…
Practice Parameters
Read the full articlePractice Parameters are developed by the Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters and establish guidelines for diagnosis and management of allergic… Practice Parameters are developed by the Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters and establish guidelines for diagnosis and management of allergic and immunologic diseases. Practice Parameters…
From the desk of the EMD: The future is here!
Read the full articleArtificial intelligence outperforms pulmonologists in the interpretation of pulmonary function tests. If you did not see this article with the… Artificial intelligence outperforms pulmonologists in the interpretation of pulmonary function tests. If you did not see this article with the title above, then you should…
Coding for E&M visit and allergy testing on the same day
Read the full articleMany third-party payers insist skin tests are a part of an office visit, but this is not the case, and… ACAAI physician members often share questions and issues on DocMatter, the College’s exclusive members-only, private forum for clinical and practice management discussions. A recent…
2024 Call for State Delegates and Regional Super Delegates
Read the full articleThere is still time to be a part of the College’s House of Delegates! We’re looking for State and Super… There is still time to be a part of the College’s House of Delegates (HOD)! The HOD works closely with the College’s national Advocacy…
Your questions answered – Winter 2024
Read the full articleVision Forward is a “living” document that is being refined from year to year, to ensure the College stays responsive… The College’s Vision Forward plan gives us a roadmap to further elevate our profile, enhance our offerings, engage our members and educate the public…
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…
FIT Scholarships
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology invites Fellows-in-Training in accredited training programs in North America to submit an application for a scholarship to attend its 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, October 24 - 28, 2024 in Boston, MA. It is anticipated that more…
Spotlight on the Social Media Subcommittee
Read the full articleMembers of the subcommittee are social media influencers who communicate on a regular basis about allergy and asthma issues.… The Social Media Subcommittee, chaired by Farah Nawaz Khan, MD, focuses on enhancing the College’s messaging and outreach via social media channels to raise public…
Tips for leading a committee
Read the full articleIf you are new to serving in a committee leadership position (or aspire to do so), you may be wondering… If you are new to serving in a committee leadership position (or aspire to do so in the future), you may be wondering how…
How do MACs impact patients
Read the full articleTo process Medicare claims, MACs are awarded geographic jurisdictions in which they serve as primary contacts… Since Medicare’s inception, private health care insurers have taken on the role of processing Medicare beneficiaries’ Part A and Part B medical claims and are known as Medicare…
2024 G2211 Add-On Code
Read the full articleIf you bill G2211, it is important that you document the reason for billing the code. Supporting documentation must demonstrate… As of Jan. 1, 2024, Medicare will reimburse the office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M) visit inherent complexity add-on HCPCS code G2211, for primary…
Find out how your compensation and practice revenue and expenses compare with other allergists
Read the full articleComplete the 2024 Provider Compensation Survey and find out how your compensation compared to other allergists during 2023.… The College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) to collect allergy-specific compensation and production data for the eighth consecutive year! Complete…
2024 – Use of JZ and JW Modifiers
Read the full articleThis article provides a high-level overview of the requirements for using the JW and JZ modifier. Learn more...… Since 2017, CMS required the use of the JW modifier for reporting discarded amounts of drugs or biologicals administered from a single-dose container or a single-dose…
Get the employment contract you deserve
Read the full articleTo help in your career planning, the College has partnered with Resolve, a national firm that specializes in physician employment… Your College membership includes career planning resources that are beneficial to allergists/immunologists in private practice, employed by a hospital or health care network, and…
Coming soon - apply for ACAAI committees
Read the full articleThe College has many committees with various areas of focus, such as advocacy, science, education, communication and membership. Committee work is dedicated to developing resources for the allergy/immunology community and addressing the needs and issues facing our member allergists/immunologists. If you would…
2024 Annals FIT Award
Read the full articleThe Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Award is now in its third year. Annals is seeking nominations for the FIT who has published the most impactful research or review article in Annals in the previous year. Any manuscript submitted with…
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