Racism a factor in asthma control for young African American children
Read the full articleStudy shows children between ages 1 and 6 are negatively affected.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 17, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows an association between African American parents/guardians…

Prenatal and early life exposure to multiple air pollutants increases odds of toddler allergies
Read the full articleEarly exposure to candles, cats and environmental tobacco smoke showed greatest impact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 5, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows a significant association between multiple…

Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose to avoid them
Read the full articleStudy found most common reason for avoidance was to minimize risk of cross contact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows most people…

Academic performance of urban children with asthma worse than peers without asthma
Read the full articleStudy finds for ethnic minorities, the more severe the asthma, the worse the quality of work.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (March 11, 2019) – Living in an urban area can negatively affect asthma outcomes – particularly for children. A new study in Annals of Allergy,…

Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…

Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…

New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
Read the full articlewomen and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants. A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows that a longer period of exclusive…

Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Can Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over… and oral immunotherapy are safe. A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…

Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-Covid
Read the full articleA new study showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how…

Study Shows COVID-19 Increased Anxiety and Symptoms for Asthma Sufferers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2022) – In the past two years, COVID-19 has provoked anxiety throughout the world for people worried they and their loved ones would get the virus and suffer tragic consequences. Two new studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and…

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.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Although many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of…

Latex Allergy
Read the full articleAllergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should… Overview Allergists are specially trained to help you take control of your allergies and asthma, so you can live the life you want. If you…

New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
Read the full articleResults also showed greater chance of Latinos suffering for longer periods after COVID-19 infection NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown minority populations suffered higher rates of COVID-19 infections throughout the pandemic. A new study being presented at this year’s…

Hidden Halloween allergy and asthma triggers are truly frightful
Read the full articleSteer clear of triggers you may not have known existed.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens,…

Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Read the full article40-year-old marathon runner develops anaphylaxis after taking NSAID before her run NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, are scary, and it can sometimes be hard to determine the cause. A new medically challenging case presented at this…

What are the most common allergy triggers and how do I avoid them?
Read the full articleWhen we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it: inside allergens and outside allergens.… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: So when we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it - inside allergens and outside allergens.…

Autumn is coming: Get ahead of allergy symptoms now
Read the full articleIt's a good idea to see your allergist for an updated, personalized treatment plan that can best help you manage… BPT – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (July 25, 2023) - You probably know what's coming: Along with changing leaves and dropping temps this fall will…

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.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Epinephrine is the only medication that can stop anaphylaxis and it is critical that everyone with a food allergy has…

As COVID-19 continues, getting a flu shot is vital to protecting your health
Read the full articleEspecially for those with asthma, keeping your lungs healthy is the priority.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 10, 2020) – Those who suffer from asthma are among the most vulnerable to effects of the flu. This year, as COVID-19 continues to spread, it’s more important than…

Resolutions for 2021: Staying COVID-Free, Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control
Read the full articleStay the course so you remain symptom-free in the new year… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2020) – This year has been hard and strange – no one can argue with that. There is hope on the horizon that COVID will become contained and cases will…

From independent to employed: One allergist’s journey
Read the full articleKira Geraci-Ciardullo, MD, FACAAI, a practicing allergist in New York, recently made a big move, and it’s one you may… suggestions for allergists considering a similar move.1. Understand your new role.As an employee, you’re no longer calling all the shots; you need to go through…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, November 15, 2021
Read the full articleFood and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Califf was FDA Commissioner during the Obama Administration. Economy, Vaccines, Testing and Treatment National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccinated people can “feel good” about gathering for the holidays. Nearly 1 million…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Read the full articleExpect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccines that Require 2 Shots Reporting COVID-19 Vaccinations in the United States Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States People with Moderate…

New employee onboarding: the key to employee engagement and retention
Read the full articleDoes your practice have engaged, successful employees and low employee turnover? Or is your practice a revolving door of dissatisfied… system and payroll system. For clinical employees, it may also include practice protocols for things like medication refills, serum preparation, immunotherapy administration, allergy skin testing,…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, February 25, 2021
Read the full articlegovernment will begin sending 25 million masks to 1,300 community health centers and 60,000 food banks. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said new CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people could be published in the near…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, January 25, 2021
Read the full articlesays that its vaccine is less effective against a COVID-19 strain that was identified in South Africa. Moderna is testing booster shots against the new strain. According to National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, preliminary data indicates that…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, July 26, 2021
Read the full articlebeen no change to the agency’s masking guidance amid increasing cases and the spread of the Delta variant. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said the CDC is considering revising their COVID-19 guidelines to recommend that even…

NIH updates asthma guidelines
Read the full articlemitigation intervention in those with asthma who are exposed and have symptoms related to identified indoor allergens, confirmed by history taking or allergy testing. This clarified a 2007 statement that applied similar recommendations to all asthmatics. Expands on the cockroach control recommendations from 2007 by…

Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: HPI
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial… HPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial HPI Age of diagnosis: Method…

PBMs – how influential are they?
Read the full articleMany of us were shocked by the news that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals withdrew Flovent from the U.S. market at the… Commentary by: J. Allen Meadows, MD, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs and Matt Reiter, Principal, Capitol Associates - This article represents the opinion…

Creative ways to use texting with patients
Read the full articleIn a 2023 Tebra patient survey, 67% of patients said they want to receive text messages for appointment-related reminders… Practice Management Committee members recently told the College how they are using texting in new and exciting ways to increase patient satisfaction, improve practice efficiency,…

Optimize space to improve workflow and patient experience
Read the full articleThe physical design of your practice can influence your relationships with patients and the efficiency of your practice. That, in… The physical design of your practice can influence your relationships with patients and the efficiency of your practice. That, in turn, can make practicing medicine…

How to market your practice during COVID-19
Read the full articleCOVID-19 marketing resources It’s no secret patient volume dropped for many allergy practices due to COVID-19. In the College’s May… COVID-19 marketing resources It’s no secret patient volume dropped for many allergy practices due to COVID-19. In the College’s May COVID-19 member survey, 64% of…

Pathways to Practice: Investing in the Future of Allergy and Immunology
Read the full articleThis program is designed to address a critical challenge facing our specialty - the growing shortage of practicing allergists across… By James Tracy, DO, FACAAI – President, ACAAI On July 9, I had the pleasure of officially launching an ambitious new initiative from the…

Disparities in health care - can allergists really fix the problem?
Read the full articleFirst, we need to define what true health equality is if we are going to understand when there is… There are two major buzz words in health care in 2022. One, which I have discussed several times, is “disruption.” It is going to affect…

Pathways to Practice: Advancing Excellence One Fellow at a Time
Read the full articleACAAI has launched a new initiative to provide training support for 16 allergy/immunology over a five-year period.… There is a growing shortage of practicing allergists, jeopardizing timely and adequate care for millions of patients. To address this concern, ACAAI launched a new initiative to…

News Release Templates
| Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleFind news release templates for each season to help you promote and publicize challenges and solutions for allergies and asthma,… News Releases for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot - View |…

Help us align the College’s priorities with your needs
Read the full articleThe current strategic plan is in its third year, and the College is actively planning for the 2027-2029 phase to… Every three years, the College embarks on a strategic planning process to provide a framework to support and engage our members, advocate for our…

From the desk of the EMD: “Coronavirus Anxiety Syndrome”
Read the full articleWhen I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we… When I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we would not be seeing what…

Supercharge your practice
Read the full articleTake your practice to the next level in 2020! The College has an exciting new benefit – free one-year allied health… Take your practice to the next level in 2020! The College has an exciting new benefit – free one-year allied health memberships to managers of physician…

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