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,…
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…
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… Signs of Allergies Food allergies are the most likely allergies to cause nausea and/or vomiting. A reaction occurs when your immune system overreacts to a…
Headaches
Read the full articleSinus headaches and migraines — are linked to allergies.… Signs of Allergies You might know some of your common headache triggers — maybe you are likely to get one if you skip a meal or don’t get enough sleep. But you may not realize that…
Fever
Read the full articleSome people believe that allergies can cause a fever, but that isn’t true!… Sign of Allergies Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) is a common allergy, and despite the name, it isn’t a reaction to hay and doesn’t cause a fever. Hay fever symptoms include…
Fatigue
Read the full articleAn allergic reaction can release chemicals in your body that cause fatigue.… Signs of Allergies When you think about allergy symptoms, what probably comes to mind is sneezing, sniffling and itchy eyes. You might not think of sleeplessness or fatigue from allergies. And while everyone…
Eye Symptoms
Read the full articleWhile most people treat nasal allergy symptoms, they often ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes.… Signs of Allergies If your eyes are itchy, red, tearing or burning, pay attention to what they may be telling you. You may have eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, a…
Cough
Read the full articleIf you have a chronic dry cough (a cough that has lasted for more than three weeks), it may be… Signs of Allergies Most people have experienced a cough caused by a cold or flu — the kind of cough that comes on strong for…
Pregnancy and Allergy
Read the full articlePractical tips for pregnant patients with asthma or other allergic conditions.… First comes excitement, then comes the worrying. Women have many things to think about when they’re pregnant. However, the most important thing to know is that asthma and other allergic problems are among the…
Children
Read the full articleA child who sneezes or coughs a lot, who frequently develops a rash or hives, or who gets a stomachache,… No parent wants to see their child suffer. Any child can develop allergies, but they are more common in children from families with a history…
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,… Overview Do you develop red, itchy bumps around your ankles hours after hiking through the woods? Did a rash appear on your neck after you…
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.… Overview While pine tree allergy is relatively uncommon, there are two main allergens of concern that come from pine trees: pine nuts and pine pollen. Pine…
College and WAO hold World Allergy Training School in Cuba
Read the full articleThe World Allergy Organization (WAO), in conjunction with the College, convened an all-day World Allergy Training School (WATS) in Havana,… The World Allergy Organization (WAO), in conjunction with the College, convened an all-day World Allergy Training School (WATS) in Havana, Cuba earlier this month. More…
Maximize revenue in the fourth quarter
Read the full articleWe’re at that magical time of the year: the fourth quarter, when many patients have met their deductibles and are… We’re at that magical time of the year: the fourth quarter, when many patients have met their deductibles and are eligible to receive medical services…
Asthma management in children, viral infections and asthma and management of patients with asthma-COPD overlap
Read the full articleWell, we are all finally into the fall season in North America and there are signs of autumn everywhere ̶… Well, we are all finally into the fall season in North America and there are signs of autumn everywhere ̶ even in the deep South…
FDA advisory committee recommends peanut allergy intervention drug
Read the full articleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one step closer to approving a therapeutic intervention for peanut allergy. After reviewing… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one step closer to approving a therapeutic intervention for peanut allergy. After reviewing the safety and efficacy of…
Named lectures continue tradition
Read the full articleThe College continues its tradition of featured named lectures at this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting. We are honored to present… The College continues its tradition of featured named lectures at this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting. We are honored to present these prestigious speakers who embody…
Immunological changes associated with the onset of atopic dermatitis and a primer on cost effectiveness in the allergy clinic
Read the full articleWe are in the home stretch of the summer months. It will soon be Labor Day and we will be… We are in the home stretch of the summer months. It will soon be Labor Day and we will be into football season and perhaps…
The College and Pfizer announce competitive grant opportunity
Read the full articleThe College is collaborating with Pfizer on an exciting new grant opportunity to translate the College’s Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Yardstick… The College is collaborating with Pfizer on an exciting new grant opportunity to translate the College’s Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Yardstick into practice in patients. A…
Allergist is new AMA president-elect
Read the full articleCongratulations to Susan Bailey, MD, FACAAI, on her election as president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA)! Dr. Bailey is… Congratulations to Susan Bailey, MD, FACAAI, on her election as president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA)! Dr. Bailey is a long-time College fellow, former…
Non-Ige-mediated food allergic gastrointestinal disorders: feeding difficulties in children and food sensitivities involving the gut
Read the full articleJune is finally here and school is out. The long, hot summer (at least for most of us in the U.S.)… June is finally here and school is out. The long, hot summer (at least for most of us in the U.S.) has begun. Hopefully you will…
From the desk of the EMD: Will allergists become extinct?
Read the full articleI have had a great career in allergy. It would not surprise me if just about every board-certified allergist in… I have had a great career in allergy. It would not surprise me if just about every board-certified allergist in their sixties and seventies…
Stay for the entire meeting
Read the full articlePlan ahead for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11 in Houston. With the theme New Frontiers – Advocating… Plan ahead for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11 in Houston. With the theme New Frontiers - Advocating for Patients, Practices and Research,…
May is a month full of new developments for the College
Read the full articleOur Strike Force traveled to Washington, DC earlier this month to advocate for the critically important role allergists play in… Our Strike Force traveled to Washington, DC earlier this month to advocate for the critically important role allergists play in our country’s health care system.…
Explore new frontiers at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleIt’s not too early to begin thinking about our Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7–11 in Houston. Join us for New… It’s not too early to begin thinking about our Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7–11 in Houston. Join us for New Frontiers – Advocating for Patients,…
Socioeconomics of food allergy and biologic asthma therapies
Read the full articleAs spring begins its march toward summer, the tree pollens will give way to the beginning of grass season. This… As spring begins its march toward summer, the tree pollens will give way to the beginning of grass season. This transition will keep the patients…
The asthma controller step-down yardstick, the role of the microbiome in asthma and the gut microbiome in food allergy
Read the full articleAs March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you… As March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you will take the time to…
Collaborating with like-minded organizations creates a stronger voice.
Read the full articleWe are a small specialty with a big voice, especially when we join with like-minded organizations to express our views… We are a small specialty with a big voice, especially when we join with like-minded organizations to express our views on issues of importance and…
Committee Spotlight: Education Services Committee
Read the full articleThe Education Services and Data Technology (ESDT) Committee, housed under the College’s Education Council, plays a big role in ensuring… The Education Services and Data Technology (ESDT) Committee, housed under the College’s Education Council, plays a big role in ensuring the College leverages technology to…
How viral infections impact asthma in urban-dwelling kids, and inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol for an antimicrobial stewardship program
Read the full articleAs we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope… As we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope you have had time to…
Disrupters are trying to upset the apple cart
Read the full articleYou’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on… You’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on the way to continue shaking…
The best of 2018 and how allergy and gender intersect
Read the full articleIt’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a… It’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a warmer spring, and soon trees…
