With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be…
Show rates for asthma visits during COVID-19 increased thanks to telemedicine
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use of telemedicine to carry out…
Nearly one in five food-allergic children and one in five parents of food-allergic children are bullied
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by classmates, as well as parents…
Food allergies take a greater emotional toll on Asian families
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of those who suffer with them.…
Black and Hispanic children in the U.S. have more severe eczema than white children
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic diseases have also been found…
Luz Fonacier installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
Despite Allergies, Asthma, a COVID Holiday Can Still Be Merry and Bright
Read the full articleYou may be having a smaller celebration, but allergies and asthma still need your attention… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 8, 2020) – You already downsized your Thanksgiving due to COVID-19, and now you’re contemplating a smaller celebration for the holidays. Unfortunately, your allergies and asthma…
Resolutions for 2021: Staying COVID-Free, Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control
Read the full articleStay the course so you remain symptom-free in the new year… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2020) – This year has been hard and strange – no one can argue with that. There is hope on the horizon that COVID will become contained and cases will…
COVID-19 Precautions Don’t Mean an Absence of Romance this Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleCreate romance by preventing COVID-19 and keeping allergies and asthma under control… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 26, 2021) – With COVID-19 precautions still in place in many towns and cities, your big romantic gesture for Valentine’s Day may mean sticking closer to home and being…
In Survey of Those with Uncontrolled Asthma, Half Smoked Cannabis
Read the full articleOnly about 40% of physicians inquire about cannabis use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – As the number of states increase where medical and recreational cannabis use is legal, so does the importance that physicians discuss with patients the effects of cannabis on those with…
Now's the time to get in front of fall allergy symptoms
Read the full article(BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next… (BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next day you're hit with headaches,…
Important information about COVID-19 for those with asthma
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 12, 2020) – The recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 is creating concern and uncertainty for many people, especially those who suffer from asthma. The elderly, and anyone with severe asthma, immunodeficiency or…
Severe Reactions, Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about severe reactions, anaphylaxis and epinephrine.… …
Too little sleep can mean more asthma attacks in adults
Read the full articleFirst study examining adults with asthma shows negative impacts of sleep deprivation.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (May 12, 2020) – A good night’s sleep is crucial to good health. A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy,…
Back to school this year is far from back to normal for kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleStudents will have new protocols in place as they try to keep allergies and asthma under control.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 28, 2020) – Sending kids back to school at the end of summer is a ritual many parents look forward to. This year as…
Algunos alérgenos que causan dermatitis por contacto se encuentran en las mascarillas que previenen la COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, se ha promovido el uso de… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, se ha promovido el uso de la mascarilla a aquellas personas…
Con o sin alergias, el resultado final es similar para todos los pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, la atención se ha centrado en cómo… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, la atención se ha centrado en cómo podrían verse afectadas las personas…
Las tasas de visitas por asma durante el COVID-19 aumentaron gracias a la telemedicina
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Entre otras cosas, el COVID-19 ha impulsado el uso de la telemedicina… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Entre otras cosas, el COVID-19 ha impulsado el uso de la telemedicina en pacientes de todas las…
Casi uno de cada cinco niños con alergias alimentarias y uno de cada cinco padres de niños con alergias alimentarias son acosados
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Los padres de niños con alergias alimentarias descubren que sus hijos son… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Los padres de niños con alergias alimentarias descubren que sus hijos son a menudo acosados por sus…
USP's revisions to sterile compounding standards; atopic dermatitis yardstick and recent advances
Read the full articleHopefully all of you have received the January issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and have seen… Hopefully all of you have received the January issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and have seen the many great features and…
Reducing the burden of prior authorizations
Read the full articleIt’s a new year and a new round of headaches in obtaining prior authorizations for our patients’ medications. Let’s look… It’s a new year and a new round of headaches in obtaining prior authorizations for our patients’ medications. Let’s look at three issues practicing allergists…
Help for prior authorizations is here
Read the full articlePrior authorizations are an increasing burden on medical practices – and allergy practices are no exception. According to a recent… Prior authorizations are an increasing burden on medical practices – and allergy practices are no exception. According to a recent survey by the AMA, medical…
New toolkit helps patients understand immunotherapy choices
Read the full articleWhen discussing immunotherapy options with patients, the College’s new Shared Decision-Making Toolkit will help guide the conversation. The web-based tool… When discussing immunotherapy options with patients, the College’s new Shared Decision-Making Toolkit will help guide the conversation. The web-based tool and related resources will enable…
Connect with other allergists to prevent burnout
Read the full articleAccording to a recent article in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, more than half of U.S. physicians are now experiencing professional… According to a recent article in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, more than half of U.S. physicians are now experiencing professional burnout. Of the U.S. physicians…
Is it finally a brave new world?
Read the full articleFor years, allergists were assured that changes in health care delivery would revolutionize the way they practiced medicine. Have predictions… For years, allergists were assured that changes in health care delivery would revolutionize the way they practiced medicine. Have predictions fulfilled their expectations? In the…
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…
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