Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Read the full articleThis tool prepares you to talk with your otolaryngologist (ENT) or allergist to decide what treatments are best for… Treatments that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are not included in the tool. Note: The information and materials here are…
Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve probably already got at least…
This Fall, Keep Kids Safe from COVID-19, as Well as Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – This school year, like last year, parents are again trying to determine how… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – This school year, like last year, parents are again trying to determine how to keep their kids in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Get CME this spring
Read the full articleThe College has two outstanding opportunities for CME this spring. Register early to get the best registration rates! NAPAAC–North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind meeting dedicated to pediatric allergies, April 12-14…
Patient presents with rash
Read the full articleA 50-year-old male presents to the clinic for a rash. About one week ago, he underwent a CT scan with contrast (iohexol, brand Omnipaque) for the first time and two hours later developed an itching and burning sensation in his throat that…
Who are Medical Science Liaisons
Read the full articleA Medical Science Liaison is a scientific professional with extensive knowledge of disease, therapies and regulations.… A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a scientific professional employed by a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or health care company that provides information about their company’s products, such…
2024 Call for HOD State Delegates and Super Delegates
Read the full articleWe need you to join our nationwide grassroots network as the conduit between the College and allergists throughout the… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) actively serves as the eyes and ears at local, state, and regional levels – to keep the College informed…
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