Environmental Allergy Avoidance
Read MoreIf it's not possible to completely avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here are some steps you can take to avoid contact …
Cooking & Baking with Food Allergies
Read MoreIf you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may find yourself looking for a new way to prepare food.
Allergies and Asthma on Vacation
Read MoreBid bon voyage to allergies and asthma during your vacation.
Living With Allergies
Read MoreLiving with allergies means working to make your environment as free of allergens as possible.
Epinephrine Auto-injector
Read MoreThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).
Medications
Read MoreIf you feel like you can't avoid allergens, there are many medicines that can help control allergy symptoms.
Allergy Immunotherapy
Read MoreDepending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.
Wheezing, Shortness of Breath
Read MoreWheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe, especially when you exhale. It is one of the telltale signs of asthma.
Runny Nose, Stuffy Nose, Sneezing
Read MoreIf your runny, stuffy nose or sneezing is from allergies, the best remedy is to get your allergies under control.
Nausea and Vomiting
Read MoreIf you think you might have a food allergy that could lead to nausea and vomiting, you should be tested by an allergist.
Eye Symptoms
Read MoreWhile most people treat nasal allergy symptoms, they often ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes.
Anaphylaxis
Read MoreAnaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction. It can occur suddenly, can worsen quickly and can be deadly.
Read about vaccine reactions, anaphylaxis and more in July Annals
Read MoreDid you know that chlorine gas was once used as a treatment for allergic rhinitis?… Summer is upon us and I hope you are staying cool in the summer heat. This month’s Annals is a treasure trove of important information focused on vaccine reactions…
College leaders present at EAACI Congress
Read MoreCollege leadership attended the annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Prague July 1 –… College leadership attended the annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Prague July 1 – 3. College President Mark…
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch
in AllergyWatchRead MoreOnline exclusive: A synopsis of allergy and asthma literature, resulting from an unbiased, comprehensive review of 20 major medical journals.…
AllergyWatch Archives
Read MoreSupported by: 2022 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 24. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Vol. 24,… Supported by: 2022 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 24. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Vol. 24, No. 4 (July/Aug) Vol. 24,…
The Physician Compare website: A work in progress
Read MorePhysician Compare is a publicly available website – mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – on which Medicare posts… Physician Compare is a publicly available website – mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - on which Medicare posts information about physician performance and…
Free ICD–10 member resources
Read MoreOn 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, ICD-10-CM will become the only coding system that can be used for recording your… On 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, ICD-10-CM will become the only coding system that can be used for recording your diagnosis when you provide services…
Now that the SGR is gone... part II
Read MoreLast week we began a summary of additional parts of the SGR bill. The summary continues below. Between now and… Last week we began a summary of additional parts of the SGR bill. The summary continues below. Between now and 2019, CMS has been directed…
Now that the SGR is gone... what’s next?
Read MoreYou may recall that the public couldn’t learn what was in “Obamacare” until the bill was passed. With the recent… You may recall that the public couldn’t learn what was in “Obamacare” until the bill was passed. With the recent passing of the bill to…
Do you know the new Medicare prescription enrollment rules?
Read MoreThis is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note: Enrollment applications or opt-out affidavits are… This is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note: Enrollment applications or opt-out affidavits are due by June 1, 2015.…
Volunteer for ICD-10 end-to-end testing
Read MoreThe Advocacy Council recently received the following announcement that may be of interest. During the week of July 20 through… The Advocacy Council recently received the following announcement that may be of interest. During the week of July 20 through 24, a final sample group…
What data has been reported about you?
Read MoreThis is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note that if you wish to challenge… This is a memorandum from Medicare that may be of interest to you. Note that if you wish to challenge data, it probably should be…
What has the Advocacy Council been doing for you?
Read MoreOn behalf of allergists, the Advocacy Council of ACAAI (formerly JCAAI) has recently identified three issues we thought were important… On behalf of allergists, the Advocacy Council of ACAAI (formerly JCAAI) has recently identified three issues we thought were important enough to comment on and…
Biologics Toolkit
Read MoreGet the clinical and practice resources you need to use biologics effectively in your practice.… Biologics can make a major difference in your patients’ outcomes, but using and managing them in your practice can be challenging. This toolkit provides the clinical resources to help…
What is clinical remission in asthma anyway?
Read MoreWe always talk about asthma control. Many of us still use the “Rules of Two” in determining if our asthma… Maybe this column should be an editorial in Annals. But since I have this platform, I will use it to give my thoughts and…
2023 cuts in reimbursement – we advocate against them
Read MoreThese looming cuts are the result of several policies that have a combined effect of reducing Medicare payments by as… Health care providers could be facing a significant reduction to Medicare payments if Congress fails to pass legislation to avert these decreases by the…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Read MoreA pediatrics study has revealed low vaccine efficacy towards the COVID-19 Omicron variant in teens with two vaccine doses, as… Research released indicates that new Omicron subvariants, “BA.4” and “BA.5”, are not impacted by antibodies in patients who have had previous COVID-19 cases, as…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, June 16, 2022
Read MoreThe FDA’s Advisory Committee recommended the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old… The FDA’s Advisory Committee recommended the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old. The FDA also found that Pfizer COVID vaccine appears to…
Allied Health Professional
Read MoreAllied health professionals play an integral role within the specialty and are important members of the College. Apply Now Membership… Allied health professionals play an integral role within the specialty and are important members of the College. Apply Now Membership BenefitsStay current with rapid advances…
Taking action on A/I priorities
Read MoreThe College sent a letter to Quest Direct stating the company should reconsider offering direct-to-consumer food allergy panel tests because… The College is always working to keep on top of legislative activities, government regulations, corporate actions and other issues that affect practicing allergists. We’re…
Save the date for the ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read MoreThis is a high-energy conference with plenty of Podium to PracticeTM ideas that you can take from the meeting right… The 2022 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is coming! Plan to attend Nov. 10 – 14 in Louisville, KY. We’re bringing you a high-energy conference…
MicroCME: Do Patients Receiving Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Need To Have an Epinephrine Auto-injector Prescribed?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 32 minutesThis microlearning discusses the need for patients receiving SCIT to be prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Treatment and Management of Infant Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses the treatment and management of infant 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 physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: Practice Parameter - Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning discusses current practice parameter concerning 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 physicians.DesignationThe American College…
MicroCME: Practice Parameter - Rhinitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning discusses the current practice parameters concerning rhinitis.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: Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 13 minutesThis microlearning discusses the current state of pediatric immunology.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: Using Shared Decision-making to Guide Patients Through the Options
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 18 minutesThis microlearning discusses how to understand the role of shared decision-making in navigating the complexities of choosing therapy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Navigating Current Asthma Choices
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $30 non-membersLength: 43 minutesThis microlearning discusses the current options for treating asthma with a focus on biologics.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Kids Are Not Little Adults: Unique Aspects to Diagnosis and Treatment of Cough in Children
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning discusses chronic cough in children, including predisposing factors, etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: The Impact of the Microbiome on Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses the evidence supporting alterations, as well as therapies targeting the microbiome for treatment of atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
Safe Steroid Use: A Self-Assessment Module
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreCompletion 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 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Price: FREE for College Members, $179 for non-membersThis…
Breathe Easier: Smoking Facts and Cessation Tips
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 25, 2021Speaker: Todd Mahr, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsThis program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.There is no…
SLIT: Single vs. Multiple Allergens Approach
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 24, 2022Speaker: Moises Calderon, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsThis program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.AccreditationThe American College…
AllergyTalk Episode 24 - Exercise Should Be Standard Asthma Management
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up…
AllergyTalk Episode 19: FeNO and Asthma Step Therapy, Anti-IgE for AERD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up…
AllergyTalk Episode 18: Childhood Asthma and Literacy, Sialylation of IgE and Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up…
Oral Corticosteroids
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 10, 2022Speaker: Gailen Marshall, MD, PhDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsThis program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.AccreditationThe American…
Sleep Issues: The Effects of Allergies, Asthma and Related Conditions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on February 25, 2021Speaker: Brian Robertson, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsThis program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.There is no…
Cybersecurity and Allergy Practices: Keeping Your Practice Safe
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersCybersecurity incidents now plague health care organizations of all types and sizes. Cybercriminals and online scam artists frequently target financial and employee information and can disrupt practice information technology and business operations. This webinar provides steps you can…
AllergyTalk Episode 16: Laryngeal Dysfunction in Asthma, Access to Biologics
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up…
AllergyTalk Episode 17: Food Avoidance After Challenge, Stress and AIT Reactions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up…
