Keep COVID-19 Precautions, Along with Romance, on Your Radar on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleShow your love by helping your sweetie prevent allergy and asthma flaresARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 18, 2022) – It all feels eerily familiar. A Valentine’…
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.
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 …
Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
Read the full articleLas personas que tienen alergia al polen pueden beneficiarse, en general, de saber en qué momentos del día los recuentos de polen son más altos.
How many MUE's can be billed in a day?
Read the full articleBoth Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that… Both Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that exceed specific daily limits. Although…
Happy 80th Anniversary, Annals!
Read the full articleEighty years is a long time, and this volume (not just the July issue) will be dedicated to celebrating the… Eighty years is a long time, and this volume (not just the July issue) will be dedicated to celebrating the success of Annals.…
Celebrating the College’s recent wins
Read the full articleI’m pleased to have had so much positive news to share with you, our members, about various “wins” for the… I hope this finds you enjoying a great summer! For me, it's difficult to imagine that it's now more than halfway through my year…
2023 – Advocacy Council Executive Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs
Read the full articleJ. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI, has been appointed to the position of Executive Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs.… The College’s Advocacy Council is pleased to announce that J. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI has been appointed to the position of Executive Director of Advocacy…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology led by our pharmaceutical partners.…
Engage in clinical discussions
Read the full articleThis online forum is for high-quality, clinical and practice management discussions, limited exclusively to College members.… Your membership in the College provides many benefits, and one of the most utilized benefits is DocMatter. As the leader in practical resources for allergists/immunologists, the College is…
Our first thirty years of Annual Meetings
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we’ve been reflecting on the College’s rich history. Since the College was… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we’ve been reflecting on the College’s rich history. Since the College was founded in 1942, our Annual…
How allergists can use artificial intelligence
Read the full articleHow can allergists use these tools right now, without spending time or money? And what AI tools are currently… Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days; you can’t go far without hearing about ChatGPT and Bard and how folks are using these tools creatively…
Medical Debt Collection
Read the full articleGood faith estimates and medical debt collection will likely impact your practice and your patients in 2023.… Good faith estimates and medical debt collection will likely impact your practice and your patients in 2023. The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023 Changes to laws…
Nominate a FIT for 2023 Annals Award
Read the full articleFITs who publish the best article (original research or review) in Annals will receive a cash award of up to… Have you read outstanding original research or an excellent review in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology written by a Fellow-in-Training? Consider nominating them…
Join
Read the full articleMembership Types Member For physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by… Membership Types MemberFor physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical…
College Advantage: Winter 2023
Read the full articleUse your member benefits to the max. The College has resources to meet your practice and educational needs.… Use your member benefits to the max. The College has resources to meet your practice and educational needs.…
College Advantage: Spring/Summer 2023
Read the full articleCareer solutions for you - College resources offer help with negotiating and navigating every career stage.… Career solutions for you - College resources offer help with negotiating and navigating every career stage.…
Joint message on release of USP Chapter 797
Read the full articleWe are pleased to report that thanks to the vigorous collective advocacy of the Allergy/Immunology community, the final standards for… The long-awaited revision of Chapter 797 Standards for Sterile Compounding (797) of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) was released today, Tuesday, Nov. 1, with…
We Advocate For...
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council monitors the ever-changing health care landscape in the U.S. We keep you informed of how those changes… The Advocacy Council monitors the ever-changing health care landscape in the U.S. We keep you informed of how those changes may affect your practice and…
Requirements for DEA-registered practitioners
Read the full articleClinicians will be required to check a box on their online DEA registration form affirming they have completed the… The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, approved by Congress last December, enacted a one-time, eight-hour requirement for all DEA-registered practitioners on the treatment and management…
ACAAI Allergen Extract Mixing Course - SOLD OUT!
Read the full articleThis hands-on workshop will focus on compliance with the recently revised USP Chapter 797.… This hands-on Allergen Extract Mixing Course workshop will focus on compliance with the recently revised USP Chapter 797. Participants will learn how to adhere to outlined garbing requirements, appropriately mix allergen…
View our new USP 797 webinar anytime!
Read the full articleThis webinar describes the steps your practice needs to take to be compliant with allergen extract mixing. Review the… The new USP Chapter 797 standards on sterile compounding become effective Nov. 1, 2023. This webinar describes the steps your practice needs to take to be…
How will the debt ceiling affect your practice?
Read the full articleAfter weeks of negotiations, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) reached an agreement over Memorial Day weekend on a framework for raising the federal borrowing limit (also referred to as the “debt ceiling”) through 2024 - in exchange for spending reductions, concessions…
MicroCME: What's New - Update in Pediatric Dermatology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning provides an update on pediatric dermatology.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 American College…
MicroCME: Immunology of Sleep
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning discusses how the immune system affects sleep and how sleep affects the immune system.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Pediatric Food Allergy Treatment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses various aspects of food allergy therapies in the context of pediatric allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: NIH Asthma Guidelines
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses the NIH asthma guidelines.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 American College of…
MicroCME: Hypersensitivity to beta-lactams and NSAIDs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 28 minutesThis microlearning discusses hypersensitivity to beta-lactams and NSAIDs.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 American…
MicroCME: Pediatric Biologics
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses recent updates in the use of biologics in general in pediatric allergy and immunology.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: What Have We Gleaned from Our Experiences with Currently Approved Biologics?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses the knowledge gained from the use of currently approved biologics.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
Asthma eYardstick
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including an asthma control calculator and practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy patients with inadequately controlled persistent asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick…
Attracting and Retaining Staff: Hiring Challenges in Today's World
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersAllergy practices are finding it harder than ever to recruit and retain employees in the today’s difficult environment. Allergy practice experts discuss successful strategies to tackle these challenges, including:Discuss new and creative ideas that employers embraced…
Atopic Dermatitis eYardstick
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Atopic Dermatitis (AD) eYardstick helps allergists and dermatologists support patients who require additional steps in their therapy to relieve the pain, itch and suffering caused byAD. These are patients who have continuing symptoms, despite having tried a variety of therapies. The eYardstick presents current…
Long COVID-19 (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on April 28, 2022Speaker: Purvi Parikh, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questions.This program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.AccreditationThe American…
2022 ACAAI/AAAAI Joint Board Review Certification Course
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleFITs=$250 Members=$350 Nonmembers=$450We believe you will find the 2022 ACAAI/AAAAI ONLINE Joint Board Certification Review Course to be a valuable resource in preparation for the upcoming certification exam as well as for planning future strategies in practice.The course includes more…
SMART Therapy: Making a Science-Based Choice (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on April 18, 2023Speaker: Len Bacharier, MDSMART (Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) allows people with asthma to use just one medication for both maintenance and reliever therapy. Both NAEPP and GINA guidelines identify the role of this…
AllergyTalk Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries Episode 3: Beyond Standard Therapy, the Role of Current and Future Therapies Including Biologics
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will examine the role of current and future therapies including biologics for severe pediatric asthma.Explore additional severe pediatric asthma resourcesCommercial SupportThis podcast series is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Additional informationDisclosure: NA…
AllergyTalk Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries Episode 2: Evaluation of the Child, Diagnostic Testing, Assessing Steroid Side Effects
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the evaluation of the child, diagnostic testing, and assessing steroid side effects concerning severe pediatric asthma.Explore additional severe pediatric asthma resourcesCommercial SupportThis podcast series is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsLearning ObjectivesEvaluate…
AllergyTalk Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries Episode 1: Burden of Disease, Adherence Issues, and Comorbidities
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the burden of disease, adherence issues, and comorbidities concerning severe pediatric asthma.Explore additional severe pediatric asthma resourcesCommercial SupportThis podcast series is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and immunologistsLearning ObjectivesDiscuss the burden of severe…
Allergy Office: Clinical Research - Is it Right for You?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn whether implementing a clinical research program is a good fit for your practice. This 15-minute module will discuss:The pros and cons of implementing a clinical research program in private practice.What you need to get started…
How to Use Technology to Engage Patients
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersStrong patient engagement is key to practice success and positive clinical outcomes, but knowing how to achieve it can be challenging. This webinar outlines digital tools and strategies to drive patient satisfaction, compliance, health outcomes and practice profitability…
Making RVUs Work for You
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersRelative Value Units (RVUs) are very important to the success of your practice; they define the value of a service or procedure relative to all services and procedures. Learn more about how they can be used to benefit…
ACAAI 2023 Allergen Extract Mixing Course
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $369 for members, $469 for non-membersNOTE: Only registered participants will be admitted to the 2023 Allergen Extract Mixing Course on August 5. Walk-ins and non-registrants will be turned away.This stand-alone, one day, hands-on workshop is being held on…
