Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve… and to create a personal plan to help you lead the life you want to live. An allergist can also provide immunotherapy – allergy shots…

Batten Down the Hatches: Spring Allergies Are Headed this Way
Read the full articleWhen the first signs of spring hit, it’s tempting to open windows for fresh air. However, that can make allergy… environmental control strategies, or longer-term solutions. For those seeking more lasting symptom control, allergen immunotherapy might be an option. Available as allergy shots or tablets,…

Allergists: The Doctors You Didn’t Know Could Help you with Your Asthma
Read the full articleAllergists provide best care for those with asthma.… or hospital stays. Less need for quick-relief medicines. Minimized side effects from asthma medications. Treatment for your allergies may include immunotherapy (allergy shots). Allergists are specialists at providing allergy shots, which can reduce sensitivity to the allergens…

Diagnosing Allergies in Children
Read the full articleIf you suspect that your child has an allergy, finding its cause can put your son or daughter on the… for expert care and relief. An allergist can choose an appropriate method or combination of methods to make a diagnosis. If an allergy is found,…

When Should You See an Immunologist?
Read the full articleAn immunologist is a doctor who specializes in the immune system. They figure out if your immune system is too… blood tests and sometimes genetic tests to figure out what’s wrong. Create a treatment plan. This could include medicine, immunotherapy, or allergy shots. Offer long-term…

Before School Starts, Train all the Brains for Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleAn allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act… what is causing symptoms and show you how to avoid triggers. For children with particularly bothersome allergies, an allergist may prescribe immunotherapy (allergy shots) which…

You Handle Your Child’s Allergies and Asthma at Home: Who’s in Charge at School?
Read the full articleWhat about your child's health at school? Create a “health team” at school with teachers, coaches and nurses.… is up-to-date based on weight, height and other factors. For children with especially troublesome allergies, an allergist may prescribe immunotherapy (allergy shots or tablets) which can change…

Focused allergy treatment may be your best bet for managing symptoms
Read the full articleYour allergist can help you decide which allergens to target.… ways to target your allergens is through immunotherapy. Allergists are trained to identify your allergies and provide a personal treatment plan. Immunotherapy – allergy shots or tablets – is designed to target your exact triggers…

Recognizing uncontrolled asthma is your first step in controlling it
Read the full articleWhat are the signs you need to get your asthma under control?… shots) can help asthma – Asthma and allergies are closely connected. About two-thirds or more of those with asthma also have an allergy, and people who have allergies often also have asthma. Immunotherapy in the form…

What Allergists Want You to Know About the 2022 Spring Allergy Season
Read the full articleas old as time – but the ferocity with which they land can sometimes pack a surprise punch for those who suffer with allergy symptoms. “People still have Covid on their minds,” says allergist Mark Corbett, MD, president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…

Pregnancy and Allergy
Read the full articlePractical tips for pregnant patients with asthma or other allergic conditions.… First comes excitement, then comes the worrying. Women have many things to think about when they’re pregnant. However, the most important thing to know is that asthma and other allergic problems are among the…

Asthma Symptoms Are Complicated, Especially When Triggered by Allergies
Read the full articleFor those with allergic asthma, allergens like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold trigger the inflammation that causes… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15 , 2025) – Did you know about 24 million people in the United States have asthma, representing roughly 8%…

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… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest you start taking your allergy…

Stay ahead of allergies with these 7 expert tips
Read the full articleFor many people, mid-February, around Valentine’s Day, is the ideal time to start your allergy medication routine.… (BPT) - Winter may not be over, but now is the time to prepare for spring allergies. As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air,…

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 means allergy and asthma symptoms can feel particularly out of control. “People assume spring and fall are…

Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleSeasonal allergies, like other types of allergies, develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually… Common Seasonal Allergy TriggersIf you sneeze and cough during certain times of the year, you may have seasonal allergies. However, occasional allergies aren’t something you…

5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleThe pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.… (BPT) - If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season…

What Conditions Do Immunologists Treat?
Read the full articleIf you or your child has persistent infections, unexplained inflammation, or symptoms that haven’t responded to typical care, early intervention… When your immune system is not working properly, it can lead to a variety of health problems. Some people get sick more often or take…

Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot
Read the full articleAsthma and Allergy Awareness Month is the ideal time to get word out on the different types of asthma, as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (APRIL 17, 2024) – If you don’t have asthma, you may think all types of asthma look and act the same. You’d be…

Are Vaccines Safe for People with Asthma or Allergies? What Science Shows
Read the full articleVaccines are safe, effective, and recommended for people with allergic conditions. With expert guidance, you can feel confident in your… Vaccines help protect people from serious diseases—especially those with asthma or other allergic conditions. If you or your child has allergies, asthma, or take…

For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… and wheezing. Allergists recommend avoiding pollen if you have allergic reactions. Two immunotherapy options are available for those with severe pollen allergies: Allergy shots can help…

The September issue of Annals focuses on respiratory viruses and asthma
Read the full articleDo you know what the National Asthma Control Program (NACP) is and why it is important to asthma care in… asthma, and how language barriers affect pulmonary function and asthma control. There are studies looking at college students and the use of subcutaneous immunotherapy on…

Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleBurdensome and unreasonable requests for documentation regarding CPT 95165, 95115 and 95117 services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists and… affect patients. https://youtu.be/BJ2vM80enso Allergists Cherie Zachary, MD, and Travis Miller, MD, explain how allergists are specially trained to prepare allergy shots for each individual patient…

Improve well-being, staff retention and revenue
Read the full articlesystems. Record past medical, family & social history. Perform tests based on standing orders. FeNO Spirometry Peak flows for asthmatics prior to getting allergy shots Provide immunizations based on standing orders. Flu Pneumococcal Refill prescriptions based on protocols. Triage calls based on protocols. Educate patients…

Are you billing correctly for nurse practitioners and physician assistants?
Read the full articleAllergy practices are increasingly hiring nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to grow practice revenue and improve allergist… Here are some things to consider: How do APPs work in your practice? Do they see only follow up patients and cover allergy shots, and…

From the desk of the EMD: Reflections on a visit to China
Read the full articleRecently, I had the pleasure of giving a series of lectures on asthma topics in several respiratory hospitals and at… staff told me that the only allergen she tests for on her pediatric patients is dust mite and that they commonly use subcutaneous immunotherapy in…

How allergists can create a culture of safety
Read the full articleEncouraging staff to have a questioning attitude will provide a safer environment for you, your staff and your patients.… the resources you need to be compliant in the College’s Allergen Extract Mixing toolkit. Create a “Quiet Zone” for drawing up allergy shots, vaccines and medications.…

Tips for a profitable, safe and compliant practice in 2024
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Committee has outlined 10 key things every allergy and immunology practice should do to be profitable, safe,… s Risk and Compliance Toolkit for details. Additionally, clinical staff should have annual clinical training for CPR, proper documentation and administration of allergy shots, spirometry…

Read research on rhinitis this month
Read the full articleThis month the focus is on an update of rhinitis. What is new in rhinitis? For one, the CME Review… grocery-sourced real food solutions for sublingual immunotherapy of food allergies. And not to be forgotten is the new board game of “Allergy Shots” as detailed…

Tips for a profitable, safe and compliant practice
Read the full articles Risk and Compliance Toolkit for details. Additionally, clinical staff should have annual clinical training for CPR, proper documentation and administration of allergy shots, spirometry use, etc. Use the College’s Allergen Extract Mixing Toolkit to access all the resources you need for personnel training…

Your leadership's decisions - Spring 2022 Committee Insider
Read the full articleThe following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee during its Jan. 25 and March 29 meetings. Ratified… The following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee during its Jan. 25 and March 29 meetings. Ratified the appointment of the following…

From the desk of the EMD: Coronavirus and the future of allergy practice
Read the full articleAs I stay sheltered in place, I have had plenty of time to think about the “new normal.” In my… As I stay sheltered in place, I have had plenty of time to think about the “new normal.” In my last Insider column, I mentioned…

From the desk of the EMD: Reflections on the College COVID-19 survey
Read the full articleHopefully you have heard and/or have seen the results of the COVID-19 survey sent to the College membership in late… Hopefully you have heard and/or have seen the results of the COVID-19 survey sent to the College membership in late April. I want to thank…

House Committee stands up for allergists
Read the full articleAn exciting victory in the fight for affordable immunotherapy for our patients!¬† On April 19, the House Appropriations Committee approved… An exciting victory in the fight for affordable immunotherapy for our patients!¬†On April 19, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2017 appropriations bill for…

Where do we go from here?
Read the full article“If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” Those words were spoken by Yankees Hall… “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” Those words were spoken by Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra along…

We’ve come a long way
Read the full articleThis year, much of our advocacy effort has been devoted to influencing changes to the 2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee… I’ve been honored to serve as Chair of the Advocacy Council over the past year. As I reflect on that time, I am amazed…

Start your year off right
Read the full articleA new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year… A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee…

Get your practice off to a great start in 2020 with our top ten key tips!
Read the full articleA new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year… A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee…

From the Desk of the EMD: We waited 12 years for this?
Read the full articleThis December, a draft of the Expert Panel Report 4 (EPR 4) from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program… This December, a draft of the Expert Panel Report 4 (EPR 4) from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) was posted for public…

Managing staffing issues
Read the full articleStaffing issues have challenged allergy practices during the past year, and they continue to top the list of concerns for medical practices as they approach 2022. According to a recent MGMA Stat poll, close to three in four medical practices rank staffing as their…

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