Nausea and Vomiting
Read the full articleIf you think you might have a food allergy that could lead to nausea and vomiting, you should be tested by an allergist.
Fever
Read the full articleSome people believe that allergies can cause a fever, but that isn’t true!
Fatigue
Read the full articleAn allergic reaction can release chemicals in your body that cause fatigue.
Eye Symptoms
Read the full articleWhile most people treat nasal allergy symptoms, they often ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes.
Cough
Read the full articleIf you have a chronic dry cough (a cough that has lasted for more than three weeks), it may be a symptom of allergies or asthma.
Anaphylaxis
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction. It can occur suddenly, can worsen quickly and can be deadly.
Pregnancy and Allergy
Read the full articlePractical tips for pregnant patients with asthma or other allergic conditions.
Children
Read the full articleA child who sneezes or coughs a lot, who frequently develops a rash or hives, or who gets a stomachache, cramps or nausea after eating certain foods may have a…
Hives
Read the full articleHives, also known as urticaria, affects about 20 percent of people at some time during their lives. It can be triggered by many substances or situations and us…
Contact Dermatitis
Read the full articleContact dermatitis occurs when skin touches something that a person is sensitive or allergic to, such as poison ivy, perfume, or a cleaning product. The skin b…
Pine Tree "Allergy"
Read the full articleWhile pine tree allergy is relatively uncommon, there are two main allergens of concern that come from pine trees.
Mold Allergies
Read the full articleMolds live everywhere—on logs and on fallen leaves, and in moist places like bathrooms and kitchens. Some people are allergic to these molds. An allergy occurs…
Latex Allergy
Read the full articleAllergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should limit or avoid future exposure to latex products.
Insect Sting Allergies
Read the full articleStings from five insects - honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants - are known to cause allergic reactions to the venom injected into the skin.
Wheat
Read the full articleIf you notice certain symptoms after eating cereal, bread or pasta — for instance, if you develop hives or a rash or get a stomachache, or your nose gets stuff…
Tree Nut
Read the full articleFrom the popular almond, cashew, and walnut to the lesser-known pine nut and lichee nut, tree nuts come in many shapes and sizes.
Shellfish
Read the full articleIf your mouth itches, or if you develop hives or a stomachache after eating crab, lobster or other shellfish, you may have a shellfish allergy, a condition tha…
Milk & Dairy
Read the full articleMilk: It’s good for your health and good for bone strength. It’s also one of the most common food allergens, particularly in children.
ACAAI and AAN effort recognized nationally
Read the full articleOur Eczema in Skin of Color campaign received Ragan's Highest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award.… ACAAI and Allergy & Asthma Network (AAN) won Ragan’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award for our joint effort on the Eczema in Skin of Color campaign. The award recognizes…
Telehealth and HIPAA Compliance
Read the full articleHHS recently issued guidance clarifying how providers may use remote communication technologies for audio-only telehealth services after the conclusion of… HHS recently issued guidance clarifying how providers may use remote communication technologies for audio-only telehealth services after the conclusion of the PHE. This article…
Nominees for the 2022 Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleEligible candidates must have been a Fellow of the College for at least 20 years and have demonstrated the highest… The nominees for the 2022 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the most prestigious College awards offered, are Marianne Frieri, MD, FACAAI, James Sublett,…
Marianne Frieri, MD, PhD, FACAAI (Emeritus), Gold Headed Cane Award Nominee
Read the full articleMy greatest joy came from being program director of our ACGME Allergy/Immunology Training Program and scheduling our Annual A/I Teaching… I am honored to have been nominated for the Gold Headed Cane Award. This award has such historical significance and meaning. It was truly…
Myron Zitt, MD, FACAAI, Gold Headed Cane Award Nominee
Read the full articleMyron Zitt is the director of the Adult Allergy Clinic and an attending physician in medicine at the Nassau University… Myron Zitt, MD, FACAAI is a clinical associate professor of medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and is a…
James L. Sublett, MD, FACAAI, Gold Headed Cane Award Nominee
Read the full articleMy career has been highlighted by my work in advocacy for issues facing our specialty along with the business challenges… I am deeply honored to be nominated for the Gold Headed Cane Award. My career has been highlighted by my work in advocacy for…
Peanut Allergy – we testify on behalf of our patients
Read the full articleThis event was organized by the National Peanut Board.… Jay Lieberman, MD, FACAAI, chair of the Food Allergy Committee, recently attended a meeting at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding peanut containing products and the Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Program criteria.…
ACAAI statement in response to SCOTUS decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health
Read the full articleThe College does not support any rules, laws or government interference that compromise the integrity of the physician-patient relationship.… ACAAI statement in response to SCOTUS decision in Thomas E. Dobbs, et al. versus Jackson Women’s Health Organization, et al. The College recognizes that our…
Just getting started in your allergy career?
Read the full articleFellows-in Training and New Allergists are navigating completely new territory – and the journey can seem overwhelming. But whether you’re looking for your first position as an allergist or getting started in your first allergy practice, the College’s FIT and New Allergist…
Preparing for Boards
Read the full articleMembers of the New Allergists Committee have compiled relevant board review resources for recent graduates as they prepare for boards this fall. These resources are also helpful for new allergists for continuing medical education and lifelong learning. Textbooks While there are lots of great…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Read the full articleCMS has announced that it will cover COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5 years old and younger who are covered through… A new experimental COVID-19 vaccine - meant to be variant-specific from Sanofi and GSK - demonstrated efficacy in trials targeting the highly contagious Omicron…
Read about vaccine reactions, anaphylaxis and more in July Annals
Read the full articleDid you know that chlorine gas was once used as a treatment for allergic rhinitis?… Summer is upon us and I hope you are staying cool in the summer heat. This month’s Annals is a treasure trove of important information focused on vaccine reactions…
College leaders present at EAACI Congress
Read the full articleCollege leadership attended the annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Prague July 1 –… College leadership attended the annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Prague July 1 – 3. College President Mark…
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleOnline exclusive: A synopsis of allergy and asthma literature, resulting from an unbiased, comprehensive review of 20 major medical journals.…
AllergyWatch Archives
Read the full articleSupported by: 2022 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 24. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Vol. 24,… Supported by: 2022 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 24. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Vol. 24, No. 4 (July/Aug) Vol. 24,…
The Physician Compare website: A work in progress
Read the full articlePhysician Compare is a publicly available website – mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – on which Medicare posts… Physician Compare is a publicly available website – mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - on which Medicare posts information about physician performance and…
Free ICD–10 member resources
Read the full articleOn 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, ICD-10-CM will become the only coding system that can be used for recording your… On 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, ICD-10-CM will become the only coding system that can be used for recording your diagnosis when you provide services…
Now that the SGR is gone... part II
Read the full articleLast week we began a summary of additional parts of the SGR bill. The summary continues below. Between now and… Last week we began a summary of additional parts of the SGR bill. The summary continues below. Between now and 2019, CMS has been directed…
Now that the SGR is gone... what’s next?
Read the full articleYou may recall that the public couldn’t learn what was in “Obamacare” until the bill was passed. With the recent… You may recall that the public couldn’t learn what was in “Obamacare” until the bill was passed. With the recent passing of the bill to…
Do you know the new Medicare prescription enrollment rules?
Read the full articleThis is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note: Enrollment applications or opt-out affidavits are… This is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note: Enrollment applications or opt-out affidavits are due by June 1, 2015.…
