Pacientes de alergia pediátrica igualmente satisfechos con la telemedicina y citas en persona
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las visitas de telemedicina pueden parecer una idea futurista para muchos. Pero un… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las visitas de telemedicina pueden parecer una idea futurista para muchos. Pero un nuevo estudio que se presenta…
Las vacunas para la alergia pueden ser un tratamiento eficaz para el síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen pediátrico
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra síntomas mejorados en el 55 por ciento de los niños.… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Sabemos que los niños con síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen (PFAS) también sufren de alergias estacionales. Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en…
News roundup: Breaking news on how prenatal diet, delivery mode and infant feeding practices relate to pediatric allergies
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Many pregnant women spend time before their baby arrives thinking about how they can prevent… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Many pregnant women spend time before their baby arrives thinking about how they can prevent allergies in their child,…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre cómo la dieta prenatal, el modo de parto y las prácticas de alimentación infantil se relacionan con las alergias pediátricas
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en cómo pueden prevenir las alergias…
News roundup: Breaking news on oral food challenges
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy. The person being tested is…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre las pruebas orales de alimentos
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los alergólogos al diagnosticar una alergia…
J. Allen Meadows installed as ACAAI president
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier elected president-elect.… HOUSTON (November 11, 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston on November 11. Luz Fonacier, MD, Mineola, NY,…
J. Allen Meadows instalado como presidente de ACAAI
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier electa como presidente.… HOUSTON (11 de noviembre del 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión Científica Anual de la ACAAI en Houston el 11 de noviembre.…
News roundup: Breaking news on pencillin allergy
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you were allergic. And there’s a…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre la alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te dijeron que eras alérgico. Y…
Keeping allergies and asthma at bay is the best gift
Read the full articleHelp loved ones avoid wheezing and sneezing this holiday season.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 18, 2019) – If you’re wondering what to get the loved ones in your life for the holidays, consider the gift of health – or at least the offer of relief…
New year, new you with smart tips to control allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleJust a few tweaks can have you dialing down the sneezing and wheezing.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 25, 2019) – The end of the year can arrive with guilt-laden reminders to make resolutions to improve your health. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, you don’t…
Prenatal and early life exposure to multiple air pollutants increases odds of toddler allergies
Read the full articleEarly exposure to candles, cats and environmental tobacco smoke showed greatest impact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 5, 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 a significant association between multiple…
Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose to avoid them
Read the full articleStudy found most common reason for avoidance was to minimize risk of cross contact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 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 most people…
Five things your sweetie with allergies doesn’t want for Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleSteer clear of gifts that will trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2020) – Valentine’s Day tends to bring out the urge to “spend big” on gifts that will sweep your loved one off their feet. But some gifts can cause allergy…
Which type of summer camp should you choose for your child with allergies or asthma?
Read the full articleEnsure a successful summer by choosing a camp that’s a good fit for your child’s symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 18, 2020) – When choosing the right summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma, it’s not just about whether they prefer horseback riding to…
Focused allergy treatment may be your best bet for managing symptoms
Read the full articleYour allergist can help you decide which allergens to target.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 25, 2020) – It’s spring, which means you can count on certain annual rituals: flowers are beginning to bloom and temperatures will start to rise. The sun is shining a bit…
Allergists encourage parents of food allergic kids to recognize their own anxiety
Read the full articleTransferring knowledge of food allergies, not fear, to children is crucial.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 25, 2020) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) discusses the difficulties faced by…
Recognizing uncontrolled asthma is your first step in controlling it
Read the full articleWhat are the signs you need to get your asthma under control?… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 23, 2020) – It’s a familiar story to allergists. They meet a patient with asthma who, when asked if their asthma is well controlled says, “Absolutely.” But once the patient…
Despite COVID, if fall allergies are bothering you, it’s time to get back in to see your allergist
Read the full articleAllergists have protocols in place to protect you from COVID-19 while treating your allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 27, 2020) – So much has changed in the last six months that the world seems upside down. But the continued presence of COVID-19 has not altered…
Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia; status of epinephrine auto injector development
Read the full articleAs the month of October winds down, hopefully everyone has had an opportunity to read and utilize the information from… As the month of October winds down, hopefully everyone has had an opportunity to read and utilize the information from the many articles in this…
Take the pulse of your practice team culture
Read the full articleYour College’s Practice Management Committee’s goal is to help you manage your practice. When we find tools that we deem… Your College’s Practice Management Committee’s goal is to help you manage your practice. When we find tools that we deem useful, we want to pass…
Is your website helping or hurting your practice?
Read the full articleDid you know the appearance of your website may be attracting potential patients – or unintentionally driving them away? The… Did you know the appearance of your website may be attracting potential patients – or unintentionally driving them away? The College recently conducted tests to…
New RVU and Appeals & Denials toolkits
Read the full articleCheck out the College’s Practice Management Center, where you’ll find more than 20 toolkits on business and clinical topics.… The Practice Management and Billing Committees have been working hard to develop new resources that are important for all allergists. “Whether you’re an employed allergist,…
PBMs – how influential are they?
Read the full articleMany of us were shocked by the news that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals withdrew Flovent from the U.S. market at the… Commentary by: J. Allen Meadows, MD, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs and Matt Reiter, Principal, Capitol Associates - This article represents the opinion…
Can mid-level practitioners provide skin testing?
Read the full articleMany allergists are assisted by nurse practitioners (NPs) and/or physician assistants (PAs) in providing care in the office. The Advocacy Council frequently receives questions as to whether mid-level practitioners can provide allergy skin testing. We have also heard of at least one…
2024 CPT and ICD-10 Coding Changes
Read the full articleRevisions to the 2024 CPT code set clarify the reporting of evaluation and management (E/M) services to decrease burden of… The following changes became effective Oct. 1 for ICD-10 and will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024 for CPT. We’ll keep you informed of…
How Does the Atopic March Differ in Black and White Children?
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis podcast discusses racial differences in children with AD; how the path of the Atopic March differs between black and… Welcome to Season Two of AllergyTalk! In this season, we are going to introduce you to each of the AllergyWatch assistant editors who work…
Do Airborne Peanuts Cause Allergic Reactions?
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis podcast on whether airborne peanuts cause allergic reactions covers articles from the July-August 2021 issue of AllergyWatch.… For today’s episode we will be reviewing articles from the July-August 2021 issue of AllergyWatch, a bimonthly publication which provides research summaries to College members from…
A New Asthma Biologic, Biomarkers for AERD, mHealth for Asthma
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis podcast on a new asthma biologic, and biomarkers for AERD covers articles from the November-December 2021 issue of… For this episode we will be reviewing three articles from the November-December 2021 issue of AllergyWatch, a bimonthly publication which provides research summaries to College…
Is IBS a Type of Food Allergy?
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis podcast on whether IBS is a type of food allergy covers articles from the November-December 2021 issue of… For this episode we will be reviewing three articles from the November-December 2021 issue of AllergyWatch, a bimonthly publication which provides research summaries to College…
Is COVID Vaccine Skin Testing Useful?
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis podcast covers whether skin testing is needed after reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and other articles from the January-February… Welcome to Season Two of Allergytalk! Starting with this first episode, we are going to introduce you to each of the AllergyWatch assistant editors…
Is Cefazolin Safe in Penicillin Allergic Patients?
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis podcast on whether Cefazolin is safe in penicillin-allergic patients covers articles from the May-June 2021 issue of AllergyWatch.… For today’s episode we will be reviewing articles from the May-June 2021 issue of AllergyWatch, a bimonthly publication which provides research summaries to College members…
The Presentation of an Inborn Error of Immunity is Not Always Infection!
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis podcast discusses whether noninfectious manifestations can be the initial presentation of an IEI, and the limitations of patch… Welcome to Season Two of AllergyTalk! In this season, we are going to introduce you to each of the AllergyWatch assistant editors who work so…
New practice parameters published for both atopic dermatitis and anaphylaxis
Read the full articleNewly revised practice parameters on atopic dermatitis and anaphylaxis were published online in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma &… Newly revised practice parameters on atopic dermatitis and anaphylaxis were published online in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.…
Advocacy Council endorses Fee Schedule fix
Read the full articleCongress must pass legislation before the end of the year to prevent these cuts from taking effect on Jan. 1,… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a 3.37% reduction to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Conversion Factor (CF) for 2024,…
Advocacy Council Board of Directors
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies elected officials and government agencies, and more.… The Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state and federal elected officials and…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College…
More cost-saving tips from the Practice Management Committee
Read the full articleNotice, however, that eliminating staff was NOT mentioned by any of our members as an opportunity for savings.… Last week we shared some terrific cost-saving tips from the Practice Management Committee in Part one of our two-part series. This week we’re back with more!…
2024 RVUs impact allergy
Read the full articleAllergists are expected to experience a -1.9% reimbursement impact due to the lower 2024 conversion factor (which takes into account… This article was revised on Dec. 11, 2023. In response to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
