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…
Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
Read MoreStudy shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 yearsNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatric…
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
Read MoreStudy shows half of all respondents weren’t introduced to idea of transitioning careNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Young adults with asthma need to be made a…
Las posibles reacciones alérgicas a la vacuna contra la COVID-19 no deben significar no ponerse la vacuna
Read MoreDos nuevos estudios muestran que es posible vacunarse a pesar de tener una indicación previa sobre reacciones alérgicasNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). …
La mayoría de personas jóvenes con asma no han recibido una preparación para su transición a la atención del asma en la edad adulta
Read MoreEn el estudio se muestra que a la mitad de todos los que respondieron no se le presentó la idea de la atención en transiciónNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 20…
Caso médicamente desafiante muestra que los AINE pueden provocar anafilaxia inducida por ejercicio
Read MoreMaratonista de 40 años presenta anafilaxia después de tomar un AINE antes de correrNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Las reacciones alérgicas graves, con…
Cuatro años después de la publicación de las directrices, aún no se informa a los padres sobre la incorporación temprana del cacahuate
Read MoreUn estudio muestra que solo al 40 % de los padres se le recomendó que incorporara el cacahuate en la alimentación de su bebé durante el primer año de vidaNUEVA…
El aumento de la frecuencia de comer huevos en el primer año de vida se asocia con menos probabilidades de tener alergia al huevo más adelante
Read MoreUn estudio muestra que los niños que no tuvieron una incorporación de huevo en el primer año tenían más probabilidades de sufrir alergia al huevo a los 6 añosN…
A pesar del cambio climático, los niños con asma en Los Ángeles no tuvieron un aumento en los diagnósticos de alergia
Read MoreUn estudio mostró que en 15 años no hubo un aumento de la sensibilización alérgica en más de 5000 niños con asmaNUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021) - Estudi…
Las mujeres embarazadas con etiqueta de alergia a la penicilina deberían evaluar su alergia para reducir la exposición a antibióticos
Read MoreUn estudio muestra que la prueba de alergia a la penicilina durante el embarazo puede ayudar a evitar enfermedades producidas por infecciones en bebésNUEVA ORL…
Mark Corbett es designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read MoreKathleen May fue elegida presidenta electaNUEVA ORLEANS (8 de noviembre de 2021). El alergista Mark Corbett, MD, de Louisville, KY, fue designado como presiden…
Pregnant Women with Penicillin Allergy Label Should be Tested to Reduce Antibiotic Exposure
Read MoreStudy shows penicillin allergy testing during pregnancy may help avoid infant illness from infectionNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – It’s well known that 9 of …
Despite Climate Change, Kids with Asthma in Los Angeles Didn’t Have an Increase in Allergy Diagnoses
Read MoreStudy showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthmaNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that c…
Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
Read MoreStudy shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of lifeNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the Nationa…
Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Read More40-year-old marathon runner develops anaphylaxis after taking NSAID before her runNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphyla…
Mark Corbett Installed as ACAAI President
Read MoreKathleen May elected president-electNEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2021) – Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of the American …
New Guidelines Show How to Introduce Peanut-containing Foods to Reduce Allergy Risk
Read MoreMost infants can have at home under supervision
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opened the application for Phase 4 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funding. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will soon release data regarding…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, September 20, 2021
Read MoreA new study shows surgical masks are more effective than cloth masks in preventing infections from the Delta variant. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study shows how the three FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines remain effective at preventing hospitalization over…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Read MoreModerna officially asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize a third “booster” dose of its COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, Moderna and Pfizer released data illustrating that a vaccine booster shot is necessary because the effectiveness of their vaccines decline over time. Pfizer…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Read MoreThe Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is considering the recommendation of a one-time Medicare payment increase in 2023 to help offset the financial impact COVID-19 had on healthcare providers. The COVID-19 booster dose rollout will only include the Pfizer vaccine when…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 2, 2021
Read MoreModerna filed for FDA authorization of a third-dose booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine; and a recent study found that the Moderna vaccine produces more antibodies than the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. A study in Israel showed the COVID-19 booster shot effectively…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, August 16, 2021
Read MoreNational Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins said we have not yet reached a peak as delta variant cases continue to increase. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will cover the newly approved third COVID-19 vaccine dose for…
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…
AllergyTalk Episode 23 – Revisiting Acetaminophen and Asthma, Poor Perceivers of Dyspnea
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…
Billing, Coding and Your Bottom Line
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersUpdated 9/1/2021This webinar will address member allergy coding questions, including:Reimbursements for biologicsBilling for RUSH and cluster immunotherapyCoding for venom immunotherapyHow to handle services that aren’t covered by insurance Additional informationDisclosure: TBD…
Everything you wanted to know about CPT 95165
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersBilling for allergy extract (95165) is becoming limited across a broad spectrum of insurance carriers. This webinar addresses one of the most important topics for allergists, including the following: Why 95165 is so vital to allergists Medicare rules for…
Past, Present and Future of Asthma Monitoring Devices
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar provides a closer look at asthma monitoring devices. Attendees will: Get a review of the past and a closer look at current literature. Gain an understanding of how digital technologies can support risk assessment and improve…
Office-based Anaphylaxis Toolkit
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreThis office-based anaphylaxis toolkit is intended as an educational and clinical resource. The eParameter provides an interactive exploration of best practices. There are 3 scenarios to use for mock reactions and training. The resources are downloadable and can be customized for your office. Forms…
Operationalize Penicillin Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersOur experts review the following aspects of penicillin allergy testing and how to make it more efficient for your practice:Efficiency tips for penicillin allergy testingSchedulingDay of service testingEducating patients, PCPs and the communityMarketing / Advertising Penicillin TestingSupported by…
Moving Towards Equity: Disparities in Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address moving the needle towards equitable allergy and asthma care for all patients and practitioners, in all communities – particularly communities of color.Supported by Novartis.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic quality…
Asthma Monitoring Options for the Digital Age
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 27, 2022Speaker: J. Allen Meadows, 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…
Vaccines and Vaccine Hesitancy - How to Improve Respiratory Outcomes
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 26, 2021Speaker: John M. Kelso, 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…
Allergy Office: Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members, $79 for non-membersThese modules provide real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly implemented in your practice. Each module takes about 15 minutes, and the series focuses on allergy practice improvement strategies in six…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline barriers to immune globulin and transplantation and offer solutions.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…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 1: Underdiagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the current evidence of underdiagnosis of PIDD in minority/underserved populations. AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 2: Addressing the Barriers to Diagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline each barrier discussed in PIDD miniseries episode 1 and then offer resources and solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
2022 Allergy/Immunology Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar reviews new ICD-10 and CPT codes important to allergy (including new remote therapeutic monitoring codes) and explains how using Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) can help allergists. Topics include:2022 ICD-10 and CPT code updatesTelehealth…
Allergy Office: Coding for Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to correctly code for various types of immunotherapy. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Inhalant allergen immunotherapySublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)ConventionalClusterRushVenom immunotherapyConventionalClusterTarget AudienceAllergy practice managers, physicians, NPs, PAs and…
ACAAI Review for the Allergy & Immunology Boards, Fourth Edition
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreFor multiple orders or shipping outside of the continental United States, please contact the College at +1-847-725-2297 for a quote.The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has released the completely updated book, ACAAI Review for the Allergy & Immunology Boards, Fourth Edition…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: ACAAI Members 2022
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreNote: This quiz is free for College members only. For the non-member version of the quiz, please go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm.The Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2019…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: Non-members 2022
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: $100 non-members, $25 for staff of current College membersThe Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2019 USP Chapter <797> standards for allergen extract preparation. Additional informationDisclosure: none…
Annual Meeting Track System | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read MoreAnnual Meeting Track SystemTo make it easier for participants to identify Annual Meeting sessions that are relevant to their practice, the College has identified nine critical areas for allergy and immunology. These nine areas make up the Annual Meeting Track System.Asthma and Respiratory / Sleep…
