Allergic Conditions
Read MoreAllergies, including allergic rhinitis, affect an estimated 40 million to 50 million people in the United States. Some allergies may interfere with day-to-day …
About the ACAAI
Read MoreThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,000 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.
Nuevo estudio muestra que los latinos con COVID-19 tenían una mayor probabilidad de presentar exacerbaciones del asma
Read MoreLos resultados también mostraron que los latinos tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener padecimientos durante períodos más largos después de la infección de la…
New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
Read MoreResults also showed greater chance of Latinos suffering for longer periods after COVID-19 infectionNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown minority…
What Allergists Want You to Know About the 2022 Spring Allergy Season
Read MoreARLINGTON 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 …
Asthma in Children
Read MoreIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.
Giselle R.
Read MoreAs a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and acting. Watching her perform, yo…
Antonio and Alex P.
Read MoreSoncee Partida is eager to share how her family's allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex, 10 have asthma and allergies. "Their dad …
Frequently Asked Patient Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Read MoreThis FAQ from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is provided to help answer patient questions about COVID-19 vaccines. These recommendatio…
Preguntas Frecuentes De Los Pacientes Sobre La Vacuna Contra El COVID-19
Read MoreLos alergistas de la ACAAI responden preguntas sobre las reacciones alérgicas y más
Keep COVID-19 Precautions, Along with Romance, on Your Radar on Valentine’s Day
Read MoreShow your love by helping your sweetie prevent allergy and asthma flaresARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 18, 2022) – It all feels eerily familiar. A Valentine’…
Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control in the New Year
Read MoreDon’t say “resolutions” – just assign yourself a few tasks ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 17, 2021) –New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming, and guilt…
Better Identification of Sesame in Food Packaging Needed to Avoid Anaphylaxis
Read MoreStudy shows more than 50% of products did not declare sesame on the label ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2021) – In 2021, the US Congress passed the Foo…
How to Plan a Holiday Season Free of COVID, Allergies and Asthma
Read MoreA little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthyARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021) – Lots of people are looking forward …
Expert tips for managing asthma and allergies during the holidays
Read MoreARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) - What's in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it's hard to breathe while decking the halls? Is that a…
Possible Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Shouldn’t Mean Skipping the Vaccine
Read MoreTwo new studies show it’s possible to be vaccinated despite prior indication of allergic reactionsNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Some people in the United St…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, August 5, 2021
Read MoreThe Delta variant accounts for 93% of cases in the U.S. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci warned about the possible emergence of new variants. Moderna also believes regular booster shots will be necessary to maintain…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, August 2, 2021
Read MoreVaccination rates are increasing across the country in response to the growing prevalence of the delta variant. As new information comes out about the delta variant, CDC data shows that severe breakthrough infections are incredibly rare. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will prioritize…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, July 26, 2021
Read MoreThe Department of Veterans Affairs is requiring its frontline health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Pfizer announced it will supply the U.S. with another 200 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine through next April, in a push to protect…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Read MoreCOVID-19 cases have nearly tripled in the past two weeks. Misinformation is a strong factor in lagging vaccination rates. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a $40 million study to examine ‘long COVID’ and multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children. New…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 15, 2021
Read MoreJohnson and Johnson, along with AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford have begun researching modifications to their COVID-19 vaccines to eliminate the risk of rare blood clots associated with the shots. The CDC updated its website and many of its guidelines including Long…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, July 12, 2021
Read MoreCMS published new FAQs on how it will recoup the COVID-19 Accelerated and Advance Payments. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci endorsed vaccine mandates for localities with low vaccination rates. Polling shows Americans are divided over vaccine…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 8, 2021
Read MoreVaccinated individuals who became infected with COVID-19 carried less virus and had shorter cases than unvaccinated people who became infected. Experts are still examining if vaccinated people will require booster doses. New research suggests the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is effective against the delta…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, June 21, 2021
Read MoreCMS is partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) We Can Do This vaccination campaign to provide toolkits that various organizations can use to promote vaccinations in their communities. CMS is facilitating webinars for the toolkits on variety of subjects including…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, June 14, 2021
Read MoreHHS issued new guidance that sets new deadlines for Provider Relief Fund money received after June 30, 2020. It also includes information about how to report information to HHS on how the funding was used. Results from the Phase 3 trial of Novavax’s…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, June 7, 2021
Read MoreA new survey shows vaccine hesitancy continuing to decline across the globe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky is urging parents to vaccinate adolescents as the CDC is finding COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising in teens. Vaccination rates are…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Read MoreVaccination rates continue to decline which has led many states to try new strategies to persuade unvaccinated people to get vaccinated. President Biden announced that the federal government will also use incentives to help reach his administration’s goal to get over 70% of…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Read MoreThis article discusses how the federal government will decide if booster shots are needed. News reports indicate that Moderna is planning to introduce a single-dose version of its COVID-19 vaccine in 2022. A new survey shows continued vaccine hesitancy among rural healthcare…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 24, 2021
Read MoreThe CDC updated many of its guidelines including COVID-19 Science Update released: May 21, 2021 Edition 90. New research shows that two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine can provide up to 90% protection against symptomatic COVID-19. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Read MoreThe CDC updated many of its guidelines including Interim Estimates of Vaccine Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Among Health Care Personnel - 33 U.S. Sites, January-March 2021; New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected; and Know Your…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Read MoreThe CDC issued new guidance that says fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks for most indoor and outdoor activities. According to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), there is still $24 billion in unallocated funds in the Provider Relief Fund. The…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 10, 2021
Read MoreWhite House pandemic response coordinator Jeff Zients said the U.S. is “turning the corner” against COVID-19. The government is increasing its reliance on doctors, and the trust they’ve cultivated with their patients, to help reach those remaining unvaccinated Americans. Centers for…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, May 6, 2021
Read MoreEducation Secretary Miguel Cardona expects all schools will reopen for in-person learning in time for the new school year. The CDC could approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15 in the next few weeks. Pfizer expects to ask…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 3, 2021
Read MoreWith more than 100 million Americans fully vaccinated, COVID-19 cases have begun to decrease. However, public health officials are growing concerned that the U.S. will not reach the vaccination levels needed to achieve herd immunity unless we can overcome vaccine hesitancy and…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 26, 2021
Read MorePresident Biden is expected to announce new guidelines for mask wearing tomorrow. According to the CDC, five million people who received their first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine never received their second dose. The FDA and CDC expressed their full confidence…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Read MorePresident Biden will announce new tax credits for small and medium-sized business that provide paid time off for employees to get COVID-19 vaccines. Some states have more vaccine supply than demand. CVS will begin selling three over-the-counter COVID-19 tests…
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…
Telemedicine and COVID-19: Getting Started
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersNote that coding and coverage guidance for telemedicine changed just this week, so some of the coding and insurance information in this webinar is no longer current. Please double-check any information from that section of the webinar…
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, 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…
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…
