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 COVID-19 Increased Anxiety and Symptoms for Asthma Sufferers
Read the full articlefor people worried they and their loved ones would get the virus and suffer tragic consequences. Two new studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), showed the different effects of COVID-19…

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.… lot of research into the presentation of anaphylaxis in infants. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual…

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… chestnut, kiwi, melons, papaya, raw potato and tomato. Management and Treatment How is latex allergy diagnosed? Latex allergy is diagnosed by an allergy blood test. How…

New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
Read the full articlesuffered higher rates of COVID-19 infections throughout the pandemic. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting reveals Latinos with asthma were 4.6 times more likely than Blacks to develop asthma…

Hidden Halloween allergy and asthma triggers are truly frightful
Read the full articleSteer clear of triggers you may not have known existed.… Fall is the time when ragweed can really make allergy sufferers miserable. Ragweed, or any pollen that triggers your child’s fall allergy symptoms, needs to be kept out of your house. Leave shoes at the door,…

Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Read the full articleit can sometimes be hard to determine the cause. A new medically challenging case presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting reports a situation in which a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) caused an anaphylactic…

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…

Make Sure Your Red, White and Blue Celebration is Allergy- and Asthma-Free
Read the full articleIndependence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers.… If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn’t headed in the right…

Thunderstorms Linked to Surge in Asthma ER Visits, New Study Shows
Read the full articleThe average number of asthma visits was nearly 18 per day during thunderstorms, compared to just 3 on non-storm… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm…

“Saharan plume” brings additional eye, nose and throat irritation to allergy sufferers
Read the full articleThose with asthma might find dust will cause more serious flares.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 24, 2020) – A giant plume of dust originating in the Sarahan Desert is heading towards the southeastern United States from 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean and predicted to wreak…

Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
Read the full articleStudy shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 years NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their…

New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
Read the full articleThe cause of food allergies is unknown, although researchers and food allergy experts have ruled out some common theories of… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – It’s estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children under age 18. The cause of…

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 room a calming, warm color to help relax patients. Artwork, particularly landscapes or nature pictures, have a soothing effect.3. Put allergy shot room up…

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… as well as any changes in protocols. Can patients check in remotely? Make a telemedicine appointment? Wait in their car after their allergy shot? Make…

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… our specialty - the growing shortage of practicing allergists across the United States. As many of you know, there are not enough current slots in…

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… openings for our specialty. We need to support the allergy training programs in our area and work to increase the number of slots for allergy fellows.…

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.… for 16 allergy/immunology fellows over a five-year period. This financial support from the College will fund additional slots in US allergy/immunology training programs.In the 2024 National Resident Matching…

Social media kit for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articlethat allergists are specially trained to diagnose and treat these conditions? Learn more at TimeForAnAllergist.com, #TimeForAnAllergist Download It’s Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Data shows that people with #asthma have better outcomes if they are treated by an #allergist. You should expect to…

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… are all pulling for you. No doubt you are worried about your family and friends. You may be asking, “How will my allergy practice survive…

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… to in 12 key allergy practice management areas with tips your team can put to use right away. Modules include coding for allergy testing, billing…

MGMA report shows a sharp jump in health care management and support staff pay
Read the full articleThis increase marks a paradigm shift that practices should consider when budgeting or hiring new employees.… the Practice Management Committee. “This includes competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for professional development, strong leadership, and open communication.” Some strategies for allergy practices: Recognize traditional merit increases of…

House hearing shows PBM reform remains a priority for this Congress
Read the full articleOne of the most significant and impactful PBM reforms was a ban on “spread pricing,” particularly within Medicaid.… raises the costs for patients and makes drugs unnecessarily expensive. Spread pricing can inhibit access to essential treatments - such as inhalers - for allergy patients. Spread…

2021 Allergist compensation data shows recovery for many
Read the full article2021 was a year of adjustment and recovery for many allergy practices. While practices continued to cope with COVID-19 disruptions, many also saw productivity and compensation restored to pre-pandemic levels. Median total compensation for nonacademic allergists exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Median…

Be a part of National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
Read the full articleMay is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month! It’s the ideal time to raise awareness about these common conditions. The College… May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month! It’s the ideal time to raise awareness about these common conditions. The College makes it easy for you…

How to use NPs and PAs in allergy practice
Read the full articleThere is a lot to consider when looking to increase patient access and grow your practice. Working with APCs may… Whether you’re looking to grow your practice, improve patient access or keep up the continuum of care when an allergist in your practice retires,…

New treatment to protect people with peanut allergy
Read the full articleAt the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut… At the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut allergy tolerate accidental peanut exposure.…

Educating caregivers to treat anaphylaxis
Read the full articleWhile discussing my nephew’s egg allergy with my mother-in-law, she said she did not feel confident using his epinephrine auto-injector… While discussing my nephew’s egg allergy with my mother-in-law, she said she did not feel confident using his epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) and would feel more…

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… As the summer rolls along with its continuing heat wave, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot…

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.…

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.… Here are recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. December 2025 Healio (603K unique visitors) Daily deucrictibant keeps hereditary angioedema attack rate…

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…

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