What Allergists Want You to Know About the 2022 Spring Allergy Season
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 22, 2022) – Spring allergies are a tale as old as time – but the ferocity with which they land can sometimes pack a surprise …
Those With Asthma Not at Greater Risk for Severe Disease from COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts were concerned that people with asthma would not only be…
Study Shows COVID-19 Increased Anxiety and Symptoms for Asthma Sufferers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2022) – In the past two years, COVID-19 has provoked anxiety throughout the world for people worried they and their loved ones …
New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 25, 2022) – Pregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants. A …
Turn Down the Heat on Summer Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 8, 2022) – Summer hasn’t officially arrived, but the heat has already been turned up in many parts of the United States. That mea…
Celebrate Stars and Stripes Minus Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Read the full articleIf your allergy and asthma symptoms are keeping you from summer fun, make an appointment with an allergist for proper testing.
10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.
Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
Read the full articleIf attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma symptoms.
De regreso a clases: Cómo los padres pueden ayudar a los niños alérgicos y asmáticos
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and asthma.
Back to school: How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and asthma.
New Study: 36% of YouTube Videos Contain Misleading Hay Fever Information
Read the full articleA new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content generated a higher amount of user interaction in terms of likes and comments …
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.
Create Halloween Scares That Are Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleDo your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? It’s not the best idea to combine Halloween scares with allergy and asthma flares.
Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Can Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over risks of casual co…
Teens with Allergies and Asthma Want Halloween Fun Too
Read the full articleFollow common sense tips to let them howl the night awayOctober 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager in the house, long gone are the days when they started planni…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those without.
Incluso en los estados con leyes estrictas sobre el albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares temen la responsabilidad
Read the full articleAunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no siempre llevan consigo sus inhaladores o ni siquiera saben que tienen …
Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
Read the full articleSe ven 14 millones de veces al día, lo que los convierte en receptáculos potenciales de peligros ambientales como los alérgenos.
Un nuevo estudio identifica la actividad sexual como desencadenante del asma
Read the full article¿Pueden los alergistas ayudar a los matrimonios hablando del sexo como posible desencadenante del asma?
86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
Read the full articleEs importante que los bebés, al igual que los niños mayores y los adultos, reciban un diagnóstico rápido y preciso para asegurar que su anafilaxia se trate de …
FIT Scholarships
Read the full articleThe College will provide FIT scholarships to FIT members in North America to attend the Annual Meeting. The application is due by Aug. 25, 2023. For more information contact karlakaschub@acaai.org Note: FIT members who have completed their fellowship in 2023 are still…
Get Involved
Read the full articleSet Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll… Set Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll provide the tools and information…
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…
2023 AMA membership is priceless
Read the full articleACAAI has an invaluable partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA). Although allergy is a small sub-specialty, our “voice” is… ACAAI has an invaluable partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA). From its huge advocacy presence as a supporter of physicians and medical practices,…
Social media kit for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleSocial Media Kit for Awareness Month or year-round Want to spread the word about the value of an allergist? Use our example posts or create your own to share on social media! There are several different images available to download and are sized…
Submit an abstract for ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleACAAI invites you to submit an abstract for its 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov 9 - 13, Anaheim, CA.… ACAAI invites you to submit an abstract for its 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov 9 - 13, Anaheim, CA. …
Committees foster the emergence of new leaders
Read the full articleCommittees play an essential role in our efforts to make the College a strategic, adaptive, sustainable and data-driven organization.… Committees play an essential role in our efforts to make the College a strategic, adaptive, sustainable and data-driven organization. Through collaboration and teamwork, we are…
Your questions answered - spring 2023
Read the full articleWe asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the College’s leadership pathways and how members in early stages of their… We asked Todd Mahr, MD, FACAAI, the College’s Executive Medical Director, about the College’s leadership pathways and how members in early stages of their…
Your leadership’s decisions – spring 2023
Read the full articleThe following are key actions recently taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee.… The following are key actions recently taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee. Enabled Allied Health Professionals who attend the 2023 Annual Meeting to register for and attend the Women in Allergy Luncheon…
FITs can apply for Annual Meeting scholarships
Read the full articleThe College provides scholarships for Fellows-in-Training (FITs) in North America to attend the 2023 ACAAI Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA, Nov. 9-13. FITs – including those who have completed their fellowship in 2023 – are eligible to apply for a scholarship. The application…
Fellow-in-Training
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. … The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. Apply Now Who We AreThe…
2023 Prior Authorization Reforms
Read the full articleCMS released a final rule that addresses changes to the prior authorization process under Medicare Advantage.… On April 5, CMS released a final rule that addresses changes to the prior authorization process under Medicare Advantage (MA), as well as a number of other program…
April 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThe April issue focuses on traveling with allergic and immunologic disorders as families develop summer plans.… With spring here, the current issue of Annals in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has a potpourri of topics that focus on traveling with allergic and immunologic disorders as…
ACAAI Allergen Extract Mixing Course - Register now!
Read the full articleThis hands-on workshop will focus on compliance with the recently revised USP Chapter 797. Registration will open April 3.… Plan to attend the College’s one-day Allergen Extract Mixing Course on Aug. 5 in Chicago. This hands-on workshop will focus on compliance with the recently revised…
Eastern Allergy Conference
-Read the full articleEastern Allergy Conference, June 1-4, 2023, Palm Beach, FL. For more information and to register, visit… Eastern Allergy Conference, June 1-4, 2023, Palm Beach, FL. For more information and to register, visit https://easternallergyconference.org/…
Review the 2023 Anaphylaxis Practice Parameter Update
Read the full articleThis is your opportunity to review and let the JTFPP know your thoughts/comments. Submit your comment form by Monday, May… The Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP) – a joint group of College and Academy representatives – has completed an updated parameter on…
News Release Templates
| Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleFind news release templates for each season to help you promote and publicize challenges and solutions for allergies and asthma,… National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season - View | Download Does…
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Article Templates
in Marketing & Patient Materials | Resource Type: ZIPRead the full articleDuring Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May, use these materials to distribute information to your local media, upload content to your website and/or newsletter, or use in an informational flyer for patients. …
Events
Read the full articlePast Events *These events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies which are certified by ACAAI… Past Events *These events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies which are certified by ACAAI for CME credit. Whether…
Register now for the hands-on ACAAI 2023 Allergen Extract Mixing Course, Sat., Aug. 5, 2023! Seats are limited!
Read the full articleThis stand-alone, one day, hands-on workshop is being held on August 5, 2023 at the Chicago O'Hare Airport Hilton.… This stand-alone, one day, hands-on workshop is being held on August 5, 2023 at the Chicago O'Hare Airport Hilton. It is geared to train allied health…
AIM Self-Assessment: Volume Two
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $199 for College Members, $299 for non-membersNote: Starting January 1, 2023, we will offer this module to Member Fellows-in-Training for a reduced price of $25College membership is free for Fellows-in-TrainingYou can earn up to 24 AMA PRA Category 1…
Immunotherapy Coding Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersOur coding experts do a deep dive into the coding for various types of immunotherapy. Topics include:Coding for sublingual immunotherapyCoding for subcutaneous immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterCoding for venom immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterThis course was reviewed for accuracy in August, 2021.Additional informationDisclosure: TBD…
USP & me: steps to implement the new extract mixing standards
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThe new USP Chapter 797 standards on sterile compounding were released on June 1, 2019. Learn the steps your practice needs to take to be compliant with the new allergen extract mixing rule. This webinar gives you the…
E&M Coding - Explained
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersE&M coding changes went into effect Jan. 1, 2021 and in June the AMA issued important coding. This webinar reviews the latest changes and how they apply to allergists. Using a case-based format, our experts explain…
Writing Effective Test Questions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThis course guides you through best practices for writing effective test questions for CME and other purposes. It includes an instructional video, a written guide, and a chance to practice reviewing and improving sample questions in an interactive online exercise.Additional informationDisclosure: NA…
AIM Self-Assessment: Volume One
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $199 for College Members, $299 for non-membersNote: Starting January 1, 2023, we will offer this module to Member Fellows-in-Training for a reduced price of $25College membership is free for Fellows-in-TrainingYou can earn up to 22 AMA PRA Category 1…
New Treatments in Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on June 22, 2022Speaker: Luz Fonacier, MDThere are many new treatment for AD that has been approved since Dec 2021 and the allergists have to be familiar with many treatment options for this common and potentially debilitating…
How to Survive and Maybe Learn to Love Your EHR
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersFor many allergists the EHR is a source of frustration and stress. However, a few simple changes can dramatically improve EHR productivity. In this webinar, College experts:Demonstrate ways to improve your existing EHR functionality, including using templates…
Remote Physiologic Monitoring and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar discusses Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and how can they work for allergy practices. Our experts: Walk through the spectrum of digital engagement. Explain where RPM and RTM fit in.Describe when…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for AD in Minority and Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe best practices for addressing disparities in care for patients with atopic dermatitis and how to implement specific health equity strategies to improve access to atopic dermatitis care and increase patient adherence to treatment.AccreditationThe American…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 1: Current Evidence for Disparities in AD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 2: The Influence of Skin of Color in Diagnosing and Managing Patients with AD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing patients with atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
State of the Art Food Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersSeveral new therapies including OIT, EPIT, SLIT, and biologics (monoclonal antibodies) are being evaluated in large scale trials. Allergists need to have the most up to date knowledge of these emerging therapies to be able to educate their patients…
Beyond E&M Coding: Procedures and More
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis course was reviewed in May 2023 by the Billing and Coding Committee and was deemed timely and accurate.This webinar walks through how and when to do procedures/tests on the same day as an E&M…
MicroCME: More than Peanut - Expanding Your OIT Program to Include Other Foods
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 19 minutesThis microlearning discusses the risks of oral immunotherapy for different foods.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: Pediatric Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses standardization in the preparation of an allergy extract kit.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: Addressing Unproven Diagnostic Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning discusses the lack of validity and clinical applicability of non-IgE testing in the evaluation of food allergy or sensitivity.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for…
MicroCME: Climate Change, Allergic Disease
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses the impact of climate change on allergic disease.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: Allergens and Standardization
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 16 minutesThis microlearning discusses standardization in the preparation of an allergy extract kit.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: Treatment Approaches for Difficult to Control Urticaria
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning discusses treatment approaches for difficult to control urticaria.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.DesignationThe…
