Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
Read the full articleStudy shows half of all respondents weren’t introduced to idea of transitioning care NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Young adults with asthma need to be made aware that their medical needs surrounding asthma will likely change as they age, and it may be…
ACAAI Updates to Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines
Read the full articleGuidance now includes information on the adenovirus vector Johnson & Johnson vaccine… you have had a severe or an immediate allergic reaction of any severity within 4 hours after getting the first COVID-19 shot, you should not get the second shot. Additionally, patients who experience…
Nothing to Sneeze at: Expert Tips on Coping with Spring Allergies
Read the full articleIf your first signs of spring are itchy eyes, wheezing, sneezing and/or congestion, learn more about how to handle seasonal… of 11 or 12 for best results. Leave it outside: Keep pollen and other allergens outside as much as possible by cleaning shoes before entering…
New Study Identifies Sexual Activity as Asthma Trigger
Read the full articleWhen people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations… asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations into account. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
Eczema
Read the full articleEczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin disease that causes an itchy rash.… which foods, if any, to eliminate from your child’s diet. Recent guidelines put infants who have severe eczema and/or egg allergy in the highest risk category for peanut allergy. These high…
Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
Read the full articleIf you are allergic to pollen, you’ve probably wondered if certain times of day are better than others for going… spring and fall who are really suffering due to their pollen allergies. There are ways to diminish the impact of pollen during allergy season, including…
Show rates for asthma visits during COVID-19 increased thanks to telemedicine
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use of telemedicine to carry out…
Nearly one in five food-allergic children and one in five parents of food-allergic children are bullied
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by… as well as parents of other children and teachers. A new study being presented at this year’s virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
Read the full articleJuly 4th festivities means taking a few extra precautions to make the holiday safe, and sneeze- and wheeze-free.… pollen allergies can also strike in summer. If you have grass or pollen allergies and your festivities will be outside, take your allergy medications well in advance…
CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
Read the full articleHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe, recurring, and unpredictable swelling attacks in various organs and… the body, which can be painful, debilitating, and life-threatening. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Survey Reveals 42% of Primary Care Physicians Are Unfamiliar with Biologics to Treat Asthma
Read the full articleOf the 85 PCPs surveyed, 77% referred to specialists after two or more exacerbations per year, and 42% were unfamiliar… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Biologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more people…
Possible Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Shouldn’t Mean Skipping the Vaccine
Read the full articleTwo new studies show it’s possible to be vaccinated despite prior indication of allergic reactions NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Some people in the United States have expressed concern over getting one of the three currently available COVID-19 vaccines due to fear…
Despite Allergies, Asthma, a COVID Holiday Can Still Be Merry and Bright
Read the full articleYou may be having a smaller celebration, but allergies and asthma still need your attention… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 8, 2020) – You already downsized your Thanksgiving due to COVID-19, and now you’re contemplating a smaller celebration for the holidays. Unfortunately, your allergies and asthma…
2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting Newsroom
Read the full articleLearn about important news from the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, held Nov. 6-10, in Orlando, Florida.… 2025 Annual Meeting Press Kit The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is your best resource for what’s happening in the world of allergies and asthma. News Releases Cherie Zachary,…
Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
Read the full articleAlthough asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers, or may… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Although asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers,…
Texas school district risks children’s lives by using Benadryl instead of stock epinephrine
Read the full articleEpinephrine is always the first line of defense to treat severe allergic reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 9, 2019) – The Weatherford Independent School District in Weatherford, TX announced recently that instead of epinephrine, they will administer Benadryl to students experiencing allergic reactions. The district cited…
Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Read the full articleUnderstanding how all the allergic responses are interconnected is crucial for effectively managing and improving the overall quality of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 15, 2024) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you already know that you tend to feel miserable once pollen season descends. But…
Other Medical Conditions
Read the full articleWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.… Overview When asthma is combined with other conditions, such as the flu, chickenpox, osteoporosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it requires special attention and teamwork with your allergist. An…
Why Vaccines Are Especially Important If You Have Asthma or Allergies
Read the full articleBoard-certified allergists/immunologists are specially trained to understand how the immune system works—and how vaccines play a role in protecting your… If you or your child has asthma or allergies, certain infections can lead to more serious problems. Viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV can…
Air Filters
Read the full articleAir filters in central heating and air-conditioning ducts in your home or in portable room air cleaners help remove indoor… OverviewDid you know that the air inside can be more polluted than the air outside? It’s true! Pollen, animal allergens and mold spores can affect…
August 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot topic that we as allergists manage… prevents development of peanut allergy. A subsequent post-hoc analysis of the LEAP population by Dr. Tamar Landau examining the avoidance arm shows that peanut consumption…
From the desk of the EMD: Podcasts – why you should be listening
Read the full articleThere are many ways to get allergy education. You can go to national meetings, like the one this week in… There are many ways to get allergy education. You can go to national meetings, like the one this week in Houston hosted by the College.…
ACAAI Strike Force members share why they traveled to Washington DC
Read the full articleYour College delegation focused on legislation soon to be introduced – The Allergy & Asthma Patient Protection Act.… for a number of years, and this year was great because we have an allergist in Congress now! Talking about the upcoming Allergy & Asthma Patient Protection…
Find your next career opportunity
Read the full articleThe College’s new Career Center illuminates nearly every potential opportunity for allergy, asthma and immunology providers.… What if you had the ability to look across a map of the United States and see every potential allergy employment opportunity — whether they were hiring or…
Spotlight on Annals
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals focuses on a key problem affecting allergy-immunology and the world today: global warming.… As we get ready to start a new year, the current issue of our Annals in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a key problem affecting…
ACAAI in the News
Read the full articleHere are the recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.… Pretreatment Enables Direct Initiation of Oral Immunotherapy at Maintenance Doses for Most Food Allergens Sources: Annals Medscape (5 million unique visitors) Dupilumab Shows Sustained Benefits in Patients With Chronic…
Are you billing for every service you provide?
Read the full articleAre you not billing for all the services you provide? Review these overlooked allergy-related CPT codes to see if any… Are you leaving money on the table because you’re not billing for all the services you provide? Review the overlooked allergy-related CPT codes below…
Creative programs keep the College nimble
Read the full articleI’ve always been impressed with its creative approaches to address issues that affect the allergy/immunology specialty.… to Practice (P2P) program – started by James M. Tracy, DO, FACAAI, 2024-25 ACAAI President. The program supports the training of 16 allergy/immunology fellows through four grants awarded annually.…
Become a practice management expert in 15 minutes!
Read the full articleAre you looking for a way to give your practice an edge, with minimal time investment? Our Allergy Office educational… to improve your practice. Our Allergy Office Essentials package, only $59 for members, includes the following key practice management topics:Reducing no-showsHiring and onboardingManaging employeesPatient financial…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, December 16, 2021
Read the full articleCOVID-19 testing capacity. The federal pandemic response caused a significant increase to the national growth rate in healthcare spending. New research shows how MRNA vaccines (Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna) lose efficacy against the Delta variant over time. New research shows that COVID-19 infection…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, September 20, 2021
Read the full articleA 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…
2023 MedPAC report encourages physician payment reform
Read the full articleThese reports make nonbinding recommendations to Congress and also assess various aspects of Medicare payment policy.… more direct) angle: how Medicare reimbursement compares to inflation. During its December meeting, the staff presentation to MedPAC included a slide that shows how Medicare payment rate increases compare…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 21, 2022
Read the full articleThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said that rising COVID-19 cases in Europe driven by the BA.2 variant portend increased cases in the U.S., but may not mean a surge in hospitalizations. The Biden…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, December 6, 2021
Read the full articleThe National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said preliminary information about the Omicron variant shows it might not cause as severe disease as frequently as expected. However, more data is needed to confirm this information. Even though the…
College Annual Scientific Meeting breaks records
Read the full articleIt was the largest allergy meeting in the United States to date! The virtual 2020 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting wrapped up yesterday, and meeting registrations broke records! More than 3,600 physicians, nurses/allied staff and other medical professionals registered for the meeting. There…
September issue of Annals offers insights on multiple disease states
Read the full articleThe current issue explores multiple disease states that affect our pagients, including asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and food… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology explores multiple disease states that affect our patients, including asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and…
Learn about the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases
Read the full articleThis month in Annals, a Master Clinician Series article explores strategies to reduce needle anxiety in pediatric patients.… Summer is in full swing, and this month Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases. The…
February 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month’s issue contains editorials on articles that were featured during the College’s Annual Literature Review Course held during the… As the new year starts, this month’s issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology contains editorials on articles that were featured during the…
New College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleCollege committees and taskforces have been busy this past year creating and updating resources to help your allergy practice! Whether you’re looking to evaluate your practice, find accurate coding resources, resolve staffing issues or use social media, the College has the answers – plus…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, July 12, 2021
Read the full articleCMS 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…
