Those With Asthma Not at Greater Risk for Severe Disease from COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts were concerned that people with asthma would not only be more likely to contract the virus, but they would also be more severely affected by the respiratory nature…
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…
New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 25, 2022) – Pregnant women 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…
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…
Celebrate Stars and Stripes Minus Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Read the full articleIf your allergy and asthma symptoms are keeping you from summer fun, make an appointment with an allergist for proper… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 23, 2022) – This year, after several years of cancelled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance…
De regreso a clases: Cómo los padres pueden ayudar a los niños alérgicos y asmáticos
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (3 de agosto, 2022) – Las semanas previas al comienzo del curso son de mucho ajetreo para las familias, que dedican…
Back to school: How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (August 3, 2022) – The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting…
New Study: 36% of YouTube Videos Contain Misleading Hay Fever Information
Read the full articleA new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content generated a higher amount of user interaction… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2022) – Want to build a spice rack for your kitchen? Pull up a YouTube video to see how it…
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big reason…
Create Halloween Scares That Are Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleDo your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? It’s not the best idea to combine Halloween scares with allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (September 28, 2022) – Do your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? Do they also suffer from allergies or asthma?…
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… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over risks of casual contact with…
Teens with Allergies and Asthma Want Halloween Fun Too
Read the full articleFollow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager… Follow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager in the house, long gone…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most…
Incluso en los estados con leyes estrictas sobre el albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares temen la responsabilidad
Read the full articleAunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no siempre llevan consigo sus… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no…
Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
Read the full articleSe ven 14 millones de veces al día, lo que los convierte en receptáculos potenciales de peligros ambientales como los… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Según el censo de los EE. UU. de 2018, los teléfonos inteligentes están presentes en el…
Un nuevo estudio identifica la actividad sexual como desencadenante del asma
Read the full article¿Pueden los alergistas ayudar a los matrimonios hablando del sexo como posible desencadenante del asma?… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Cuando las personas con asma se preguntan qué formas de ejercicio pueden provocar una crisis asmática, es posible que no tengan…
86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
Read the full articleEs importante que los bebés, al igual que los niños mayores y los adultos, reciban un diagnóstico rápido y preciso… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque muchos padres de bebés se preocupan de que sus hijos tengan alergias alimentarias, no se…
Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
Read the full articleLas personas que tienen alergia al polen pueden beneficiarse, en general, de saber en qué momentos del día los recuentos… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Si es alérgico al polen, es probable que se haya preguntado si algunas horas del día…
Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Read the full articleLas personas con alergias a los alimentos y otras alergias graves que pueden causar anafilaxia deben comprender que la epinefrina… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – La epinefrina es el único medicamento que puede detener la anafilaxia y es fundamental que todas…
El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleEl angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se caracteriza por ataques de… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – El angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se…
A review of the Make America Healthy Again report on childhood chronic diseases
Read the full articleWhile estimates vary depending on the specific condition, all available data point to a consistent, steady rise in chronic illnesses… The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again recently released a report (the MAHA Report*) on the scope and potential contributing causes of childhood…
Summer practice promotion is at your fingertips
Read the full articleOur seasonal article templates can be personalized for your website, patient newsletter or local media and use snippets in social… Summer is almost here! Promote your practice this summer to reach patients with lingering spring allergy symptoms and help them be proactive for their…
Read about the use of CRISPR technology in allergy/immunology this month
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reviews the use of CRISPR technology in the treatment of… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reviews the use of CRISPR technology in the treatment of allergy/immunology, which is important…
College Advantage: Fall 2024
Read the full articleGet the latest science and Podium to Practice® tips from renowned experts for every stage in your career at the… Get the latest science and Podium to Practice® tips from renowned experts for every stage in your career at the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.…
2025 Coding Update for Allergists
in Coding | Resource Type: Webinar/CourseRead the full articleThis informative webinar covers ICD-10 updates; E&M complexity add-on code G2211 – and when to use it; 2025 telehealth coding… This informative webinar covers ICD-10 updates; E&M complexity add-on code G2211 – and when to use it; 2025 telehealth coding and rules; Coding for an…
Relative Value Unit (RVU) toolkit
Read the full articleFind out what RVUs are and why they’re important to both employed allergists and practice owners. Get RVUs for common… Find out what RVUs are and why they’re important to both employed allergists and practice owners. Get RVUs for common allergy codes plus the latest…
Collections toolkit
Read the full articleLearn collections strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles. In this toolkit, you’ll find information on how to… Learn collections strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles. In this toolkit, you’ll find information on how to maintain great customer service during…
Appeals and Denials toolkit
Read the full articleGet strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy… Get strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy visit/procedure denials.…
Speaking Points Regarding Severe Pruritis After Stopping Certain Antihistamines
Read the full articleThe FDA has issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine and… On May 16, 2025, the FDA issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect (severe itching) after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine…
COVID-19 Response
Read the full articleCOVID-19 Resource Center Our COVID-19 Resource Center has the information you need. Access clinical and practice management information, patient resources,… COVID-19 Resource Center Our COVID-19 Resource Center has the information you need. Access clinical and practice management information, patient resources, telemedicine help, and more. Visit…
Update – ACAAI Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes.… The College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes that hinder the ability of patients with allergic…
ACAAI Annals Fellow-in-Training Award Program
Read the full articleThe FIT Awards are for an original research or review paper written by a fellow-in-training (FIT) with the FIT as… The future of our specialty is our Fellows-in-Training (FITs), and Annals is proud to be able to recognize outstanding FITs for their contributions to…
Social Media Subcommittee
Read the full articleThe Social Media Subcommittee works with the Public Relations Committee to enhance the College’s messaging and outreach via social media… The Social Media Subcommittee works with the Public Relations Committee to enhance the College’s messaging and outreach via social media channels to raise public awareness…
Public Relations Committee
Read the full articleThe Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications… The Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications channels, including media relations.…
Draft IEI Parameter for Review!
Read the full articleThis is your opportunity to comment on guidelines that shape the specialty.… When practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI members have the opportunity to review and comment on the drafts. The IEI document was developed by…
