Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Read the full articleLas personas con alergias a los alimentos y otras alergias graves que pueden causar anafilaxia deben comprender que la epinefrina es la primera línea de defensa
El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleEl angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se caracteriza por ataques de inflamación graves, recurrentes e imp…
Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
Read the full articleSmartphones are reportedly viewed 14 million times a day, making them potential receptacles for environmental hazards such as allergens.
New Study Identifies Sexual Activity as Asthma Trigger
Read the full articleWhen people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations into account.
Study Shows 86.4% of Infants with Anaphylaxis Appropriately Received Epinephrine
Read the full articleIt’s important that infants get a quick and accurate diagnosis to make sure their anaphylaxis is treated appropriately.
Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
Read the full articleIf you are allergic to pollen, you’ve probably wondered if certain times of day are better than others for going outside during pollen season.
Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed an Epinephrine Auto Injector
Read the full articleIt is critical that everyone with a food allergy has access to epinephrine to treat life threatening reactions.
CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
Read the full articleHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe, recurring, and unpredictable swelling attacks in various organs and tissues of…
Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
Read the full articleAlthough asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers, or may not even know they have asthma.
Kathleen May fue designada como presidenta del ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Kathleen May, MD, de Augusta, GA, fue designada como presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI, por sus siglas en ing…
Kathleen May Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
Read the full articleWhile the holidays bring much joy, some of the good times can be derailed by allergy and asthma flares. A few well-placed precautions can keep you healthy.
Do you have the winter sniffles? 5 ways you can manage indoor winter allergies
Read the full articleThe indoors can host many allergy triggers like mold in pipes, pet allergens, and dust mite and cockroach allergens.
Experts Tackle Racial Disparities Affecting People with Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleDuring the roundtable discussion, the experts identified 10 possible approaches to help people of color achieve optimal access to care.
Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest you start taking your allergy medicatio…
Keep your sweetheart safe from allergy and asthma triggers on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleJanuary 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine's Day is a special time to show your sweetheart you care with gifts and gestures both grand a…
Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
Read the full articleIncreasingly, there are camps focused solely on kids with asthma, and camps that deal specifically with food allergies.
Make Stock Resolutions "New" by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleTaking a few moments to consider how to keep yourself on top of sneezing and wheezing in 2023 is well worth your investment of time.
Two Yardsticks Published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology – Third on the Way
Read the full articleThe eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) yardstick provides interval guidance for the use of dupilumab for EoE based on expert opinion.
A message to asthma sufferers about a shortage of albuterol metered dose inhalers
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
What's your take on the A/I workforce?
Read the full articlePhysicians who trained in Allergy and Immunology have a unique opportunity to share their experiences by completing the workforce survey developed by the AAP in partnership with ACAAI and AAAAI. It is very important that every Allergy and Immunology doctor, regardless of your memberships…
Confirming diagnoses
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code. Many are common issues, including for coding… The Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code. Many are common issues, including for coding unconfirmed diagnoses. Question My…
FITs - Apply for 2023 Annual Meeting Scholarships
Read the full articleFITs – including those who have completed their fellowship in 2023 – are eligible to apply for a scholarship.… The 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…
Practice Management
Read the full articleOur goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business… Our goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business policies and procedures, coding support,…
The power of partnerships
Read the full articleIn many cases, these are targeted audiences of patients who have allergy/immunology conditions (or those who care for people who… When we get to a certain stage in our careers (and lately I would also say in life), we realize it’s possible to accomplish…
75 years of cha-cha-cha-changes
Read the full articleOur print newsletter has changed a lot over the years – from simple typeset pages to a rich, colorful experience.… Our print newsletter has changed a lot over the years – from simple typeset pages to a rich, colorful experience. For our 75th anniversary, we…
A glimpse into the future
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve been doing a lot of looking back. During our 50th anniversary, we asked… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve been doing a lot of looking back. During our 50th anniversary, we asked College members what they thought…
Step back in time with us to see what allergy practice looked like in 1942
Read the full articleThe College is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and we’d like to take you on a walk down memory lane. Step… The College is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and we’d like to take you on a walk down memory lane. Step into our time machine and…
From Benadryl to biologics: 75 years of advancements in allergy
Read the full articleSince the College began, there have been a lot of changes in the way we treat allergies and asthma. “When… Since the College began, there have been a lot of changes in the way we treat allergies and asthma. “When Benadryl hit the market in…
Bernard Halpern, MD – a friend of the College, discovered one of the first antihistamines
Read the full articleDr. Bernard Halpern & Professor P. Portier, co-discoverer of anaphylaxis, at the 1958 International Association of Allergology meeting in Paris.… Dr. Bernard Halpern & Professor P. Portier, co-discoverer of anaphylaxis, at the 1958 International Association of Allergology meeting in Paris. In 1942, phenbenzamine (Antergan),…
Why was Jonas Salk, MD at our 1971 Annual Scientific Meeting?
Read the full articleDr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Frank T. Perkins, and Dr. Roderick Murray As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve rediscovered some interesting… Dr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Frank T. Perkins, and Dr. Roderick Murray As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve rediscovered some interesting tidbits about the activities…
Want your Rx straight up or on the rocks?
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during our early years. A lot…
2023 Strike Force
Read the full articleAs the leader in advocacy for allergy and immunology, the College sent seven of your colleagues to Washington, DC to… As the leader in advocacy for allergy and immunology, the College sent seven of your colleagues to Washington, DC to represent our concerns to…
2023 MA Final Rule
Read the full articleThe Final Rule clarifies requirements regarding coverage criteria for basic benefits, including allergy services.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published a final rule (Final Rule) that requires Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to: Follow fee-for-service Medicare coverage rules. Limit the use…
Medical Liability Insurance Increases
Read the full articleThe AMA noted medical liability premiums between 2019 and 2022 have increased at a rate that hasn’t been observed in… The American Medical Association's (AMA) Economic and Health Policy Research group reported on their analysis of the Medical Liability Monitor’s survey of major liability…
Publications
Read the full articleCollege Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the… College Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the latest advocacy news. Read Advocacy…
Understanding Medically Unlikely Edits
Read the full articleLast week, CMS finally made public a number of Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) assigned to a series of CPT allergy… Last week, CMS finally made public a number of Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) assigned to a series of CPT allergy codes. MUEs are claims edits…
Is clinical research a good fit for your practice?
Read the full articleThe module also outlines the challenges of a clinical research program, including time demands, staffing requirements and data management.… Did you know clinical research programs can be implemented in private practice? Our 15-minute educational module Allergy Office: Clinical Research, free to College members, outlines…
Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries, Episode 3
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThe third podcast in this three-part series covers beyond standard therapy, the role of current and future therapies including… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. Though severe pediatric asthma only represents from 2 to 5% of the children suffering with this condition, it…
Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries, Episode 2
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThe second podcast in this three-part series discusses evaluation of the child, diagnostic testing, assessing steroid side effects.… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. Though severe pediatric asthma only represents from 2 to 5% of the children suffering with this condition, it represents…
MicroCME: Drug Allergy Parameter - An Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Khan, reviews updates to the drug allergy practice parameter.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Updates on Sinusitis Parameter
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jonathan Bernstein, discusses updates to the sinusitis parameter.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Updates on Atopic Dermatitis GRADE Guidelines
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Lynda Schneider, discusses updates on atopic dermatitis GRADE guidelines.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Mimics of Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 29 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Marc Serota, discusses conditions that mimic 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…
MicroCME: Evaluation and Management of Cutaneous Reactions to Medication
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mariana Castells, discusses the evaluation and management of cutaneous reactions to medication.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: Role of Genetic Testing in the Management of Immunodeficiency
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles, discusses the role of genetic testing in the management of immunodeficiency.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Rashes That Mimic Allergic Skin Conditions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Marc Serota, discusses rashes that mimic allergic skin conditions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: De-labelling Antibiotic Allergy - A Practical Guide for Clinicians - Is Cephalosporin Hesitancy Warranted?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Kimberley Blumenthal, discusses de-labelling antibiotic allergy and cephalosporin hesitancy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Biologics in Food Allergy - What You Need to Know
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Robert Wood, discusses biologics in food allergy.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: An Update on Perioperative Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Dennis Ledford, reviews updates in perioperative anaphylaxis.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: New Approaches to Penicillin Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Khan, discusses new approaches to penicillin allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Approach to Regional Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. JiaDe Yu, discusses approaches to regional 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…
MicroCME: Vaccines and Reactions - The Current State
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Niraj Patel, discusses the current state of vaccines and their reactions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: The Role of Biomarkers in Urticaria
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jonathan Bernstein, discusses the role of biomarkers in urticaria.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: EOE - What to Do and What Not to Do
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jonathan Spergel, discusses treatment and management options for eosinophilic esophagitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: The Role of the Microbiome in Food Allergy - Is it Time for Probiotics?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 27 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Rima Rachid, discusses probiotics and the role of the microbiome in food allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME…
MicroCME: What are the Data on Primary Prevention of Food Allergy and Eczema Through Diet
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Carina Venter, discusses the the data on primary prevention of food allergy and eczema through diet.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing…
MicroCME: Biologics in AERD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Larry Borish, discusses the use of biologics in treatment of asthma exacerbated respiratory disease.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Food Allergy Prevention Guidelines - Whom Do We Target?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 17 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Gideon Lack, discusses food allergy prevention guidelines and who to target.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Oral JAK Inhibitors
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 13 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Alexandra Golant, discusses oral JAK inhibitors.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…