What are the most common allergy triggers and how do I avoid them?
Read the full articleWhen we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it: inside allergens and outside allergens.… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: So when we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it - inside allergens and outside allergens.…
Cuál es la diferencia entre intolerancia y alergia a las comidas?
Read the full articleNow, intolerance are symptoms that generally come and are more directly proportional to the amount ingested, that is, we eat… Espanol El alergólogo Juan Carlos Murillo: Ese es el motivo consulta más frecuente que vemos. la alergia a la comida y me refiero a…
Romantic Gestures for Your Valentine with Allergies or Asthma
Read the full articleA few simple guidelines can keep your allergy- or asthma-prone valentine free from wheezing and sneezing, and make you a… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 29, 2025) – Feeling stressed because Valentine’s Day is approaching, and you haven’t figured out what to get your “special someone?” Fear…
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Read the full articleSUPPORTED BY Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for… SUPPORTED BYPeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for children ages 4 to 17 years…
Is it true children younger than 3 shouldn't be tested for food allergies?
Read the full articleThe only reason you would test an infant is they've had a possible reaction to a food, and to confirm… Allergist Jay Lieberman, MD: You can test a child literally at any age for allergies. So for food allergies, what we do not recommend…
New JAMA Study Highlights Asthma Data Presented at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleBOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on… BOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on data showing that Combination ICS-SABA…
Patient Support Organizations
Read the full articleOrganizations supporting patients with asthma and allergies.… Allergy & Asthma Network Allergy & Asthma Network is a leading nonprofit patient outreach, education, advocacy and research organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions. Its patient-centered network unites individuals, families, caregivers, health professionals, industry…
Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care from Wildfire Risks to Lungs
Read the full articleWhen wildfire smoke spreads, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke… Wildfires are an annual risk to people in many different parts of the United States. When smoke spreads across large portions of the country,…
New Year's Resolutions? No Thanks! Tips on Controlling Allergies and Asthma? Yes, Please
Read the full articleThe new year is the perfect time to assess where you are with your symptoms and where you need to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Feeling like there are too many things on your checklist for the new year? If you have allergies…
What is exercise-induced asthma? How does it appear?
Read the full articleSymptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or chest pain can present during or shortly after completing… Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, used to be termed exercise-induced asthma, but what's important to know is that you can experience EIB…
El tratamiento de la anafilaxia sigue siendo confuso para los pacientes, los cuidadores y el personal de emergencias
Read the full articleLa anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser fatales, resulta… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser…
Quemar incienso puede suponer riesgos para la salud de las personas con alergias y asma
Read the full articlePara las personas con alergias y asma, los problemas de salud derivados de la quema de incienso pueden suponer un… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – En muchas culturas, es común quemar incienso para prácticas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales…
Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleHealth problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and children with allergies and asthma.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.…
Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those…
Why should I always carry my epinephrine auto injector?
Read the full articleA lot of people don't want to carry their auto injectors for various reasons. Find out why it's important that… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: When you have a food allergy, likely your doctor has probably recommended you carry an epinephrine auto injector and then…
Holiday Humbug Because of Allergies?
Read the full articleHere are some tips from ACAAI on how you can enjoy winter weather and the holidays with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2024) (BPT) - The magic of a snowy winter's day and the joy of savoring holiday meals with friends and family…
¿Molestias en temporada festiva a causa de las alergias?
Read the full articleEstos son algunos consejos de ACAAI para disfrutar del clima invernal y la temporada festiva, a pesar de las alergias… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2024) (BPT) - La magia de un día nevado de invierno y la alegría de saborear las comidas…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and their patients to partake in…
New Guidelines for Insurers Help Patients Receive Necessary Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment
Read the full articleAll procedures covered by the three codes are medically necessary for patients suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, or atopic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2024) – Newly-published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &…
Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center
Read the full articleThere are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among… There are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among various population groups. These disparities…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
College Leadership Summit
Read the full articleThe College’s Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for young members (under the age of 45 or within the first… The College's Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for young members (under the age of 45 or within the first 10 years of practice) to…
There’s an allergist in Congress
Read the full articleI've been a fierce advocate for our profession and for our patients in both bodies, and I really appreciate the… Recently, Drs. Travis Miller, Chair of the College’s Advocacy Council and J. Allen Meadows, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, had the opportunity to catch…
Highlights from the 2025 ACAAI Leadership summit
Read the full articleThis past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago.… This past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago. It was a unique opportunity for participants to acquire the foundational skills needed to be an…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
Amplify awareness of allergic conditions
Read the full articleNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared to join the conversation about asthma… It will be here before you know it - National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared for…
REAL ID deadline is May 7
Read the full articleYou’ll need a REAL ID as of May 7, 2025. The process to get a REAL ID can take several… If you’re planning to fly on US commercial airlines later this spring and beyond – including the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting this November –…
Is your practice compliant with HHS discrimination prohibitions?
Read the full articleLast year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care… Last year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination…
Just launched! New MicroCME modules
Read the full articleTwenty-seven new MicroCME modules in the College Learning Connection provide focused learning and CME credit in 15 to 30… The College has added 27 new MicroCME modules to the College Learning Connection! This bite-size content provides focused learning and CME credit in 15 to…
Feeding and growing interest in the allergy/immunology specialty
Read the full articleBeyond our ranks of allergists/immunologists, we want to spread the word about our amazing specialty and the care we… I have a deep passion for allergy and immunology, and I believe most of my colleagues share that same enthusiasm. What continually fascinates me is…
Governance
Read the full articleEach component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board… Each component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board of Regents The Board of…
2023 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
Read the full articleThe trend is clear: allergists’ coding patterns have continued to shift in favor of higher E&M codes over the past… We now have three years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time or…
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 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 6-10, 2025 in Orlando, FL. It is anticipated that more…
The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleAbout The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training.… About The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training. Vision To create better allergists…
AllergyWatch
Read the full articleWith AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a… With AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a single bimonthly publication. AllergyWatch gives…
The Allergists' Foundation 2024 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2024 Grantees Barbara K. Ariue, MD, FACAAI Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Diagnosing and Managing Inborn Errors of Immunity Barbara Ariue, MD, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to address gaps in the understanding and management of Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI). Her project…
The Allergists' Foundation 2023 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2023 Grantees Alan P. Baptist, MD, MPH, FACAAI Treatment For Mild Asthma: What Matters to Patients and Providers Alan Baptist, MD, FACAAI is conducting a qualitative research project utilizing focus groups and survey data to better understand patient and provider perspectives on unanswered questions…
The Allergists' Foundation 2022 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2022 Grantees Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI Improving Access to Allergy Specialty Care in Houston Through a Novel Penicillin Allergy Stewardship Program Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to develop a protocol to ensure that low-risk patients in…
On Demand ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 56.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Integrative Modalities in Allergy & Immunology PracticeAtopic Dermatitis: Triggers, Mimics and TreatmentsReal…
How to Use Genetic Testing in Your Office
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleExpert faculty discuss when to consider genetic testing, how to use advanced techniques, the process of ordering tests, interpreting results, and strategies for managing complex genetic findings, including challenging variants.Price: FREE for members and non-membersRecorded on: November 13, 2024Time to complete: 1 hourCME…
Remission in Asthma: What Is It? Can It Be Obtained? (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on November 12, 2024Speaker: Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAIWith the introduction of new therapies for asthma like biologics, achieving disease remission has become a new goal of treatment and classifying asthma control is in transition. In December…
On Demand ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 57.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Why Am I So Itchy?Epinephrine UncertaintyLooking Backwards to Look ForwardNew…
The Asthma Urgency - Shifting the Rescue Paradigm
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThis webinar addresses the prevalence of asthma and exacerbations in the US, the contribution of fluctuating inflammation to the development of asthma attacks and patient preference when symptomatic, the genomic & nongenomic mechanisms of action of inhaled asthma therapies, and the latest expert opinion on…
What's New in Vaccine Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants, vaccine immunology…
Pediatric Asthma eYardstick CME
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Pediatric Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office…
Chronic Urticaria: Meeting Patients’ Needs on Their Journey to Diagnosis, Management and Treatment (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 16, 2024Speaker: William E. Berger, MD, MBA, FACAAIChronic urticaria are hives that occur most days of the week for six weeks or more. It affects more than 500,000 people in the United States. In…
Community Allergists Partnership in Education Program®
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe ACAAI CAPE Program explores the important opportunity of teaching in a community allergy practice and provides tools for each step along the way. Partnering between the community and academic realms to create office-based, clinical elective rotations, serves an important unmet need. By pairing…
What’s New in Vaccine Immunology, Part II
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge, Part II. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants…
Prior Authorizations from the Insurance Company Perspective
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersDouglas Leavengood, MD, FACAAI, was in private practice for more than 30 years – until Cigna Healthcare offered him the position of Medical Director of Allergy/Immunology. One of his new responsibilities is reviewing prior authorization appeal requests, and in…
Allergy Office: Integrating NPs/PAs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $35 non-membersUpdated 07/2024Learn how NPs and PAs can add value to allergy practices. This 15-minute module will:Explain what NPs and PAs are, and how they can help allergy practicesDiscuss state and federal regulations, as well as licensing…
Allergy Office: Optimizing Schedules
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members, $20 non-members Learn how to optimize your scheduling. In this 15-minute module, we’ll explore ways to:Increase patient access to appointmentsImprove patient satisfaction with appointments and wait timesMaximize practice efficiency with biologics, allergy shots and moreAnalyze your workflow…
Allergy Office: Staffing for Efficiency
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to use staffing best practices to improve practice efficiency. Specifically geared to allergy practices, this 15-minute module will cover:Important factors you need to consider when developing staffing levelsHow to use clinical staff to increase productivity…
Allergy Office: Billing Biologics ABCs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $20 non-membersThis module was reviewed and updated in November, 2023.Find out how to manage the billing and administration of biologics in your practice. This 15-minute module will provide:Tips and tricks for dealing with prior authorizationsOptions for providing…
Artificial Intelligence for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersArtificial intelligence has the potential to help allergists make better decisions, improve practice efficiency, and take on routine tasks previously done by physicians and staff. This webinar explains AI technology and how to leverage it, while also mitigating…
Allergy Office: Coding for Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $40 non-membersThis module was reviewed and deemed current in October, 2024.Learn how to successfully code for various types of allergy testing. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Oral challengesLocal anestheticsVenomsPenicillinPatch testingTarget AudienceAllergy practice…
Safe Steroid Use: A Self-Assessment Module 2024
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCompletion of this activity in its entirety will satisfy ABAI's MOC Patient Safety requirement and you will earn MOC Self-Assessment credits. You can earn up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Price: FREE for College Members, $179 for non-membersThis…
Seasonal Allergies: Optimizing Treatment for Each Patient (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on August 27, 2024Speaker: Anne Maitland, MD, PhDAs many as 60 million Americans live with seasonal allergies. Tree pollen is active in the spring, grasses and hay are active in the summer and fall brings ragweed. In…
Allergy Testing Coding and Billing Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis course was updated in August, 2021 and was reviewed for accuracy in April, 2024.To maximize reimbursement for allergy testing, allergy practices need to focus on both coding and billing practices. That includes everything from verifying patient benefits…
