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…
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…
Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
Read the full articleSmartphones are reportedly viewed 14 million times a day, making them potential receptacles for environmental hazards such as allergens.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – According to the 2018 U.S. Census, smart phones are present in 85% of American households. They are reportedly viewed…
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… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – When people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take…
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…
Medicare payment policies expire again
Read the full articleA brief lapse in funding is unlikely to trigger a full government shutdown of the agencies funded by the… Congress did not pass legislation before a Jan. 30 deadline that would have funded most of the government, extend expiring Medicare coverage policies, and make…
Ensure compliance with the new USP 797 standards for allergen extract mixing
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new… ACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new USP 797 compliance requirements…
The Senate HELP Committee seeks answers on CPT codes and coverage policies
Read the full articleSen. Cassidy’s Request for Information (RFI) asks for specific data on the AMA’s licensing and royalty fees.… Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has been publicly scrutinizing the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) control of…
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…
January-February AllergyWatch targets nanobody molecules for asthma and more
Read the full articleIn the current issue, you’ll find information about the use of nanobody molecules for asthma treatment, plus additional articles.… Stay up to date with AllergyWatch! This popular publication reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to provide the information…
Partnerships with external organizations are a win-win
Read the full articleEvery year the College supports several national lay organizations through modest grants that enable the development of meaningful projects.… As I’ve mentioned in past columns, one aspect of my job as Executive Medical Director is working with other organizations – whether that means industry,…
Are you struggling with SCIT noncompliance?
Read the full articleHas your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! Learn more.… Has your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College, 6 of 9 Practice Management Committee members…
Annals continues the exploration of FPIES
Read the full articleReviews include a call for consensus on standardized oral food challenges for FPIES, adults’ experiences with FPIES, and FPIES’ psychosocial… Welcome to 2026! As you celebrate the new year, it will be time to settle down and read this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma…
Annual compliance training requirements
Read the full articleWhether you focus on compliance at a specific time each year, or throughout the year at various touchpoints, do make… Does your practice conduct annual compliance training or refreshers? Do you know what training is required versus nice to have? No worries – the…
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,…
College Members’ Staff Save on Extract Mixing Quiz
Read the full articleThank you for your interest in the Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz! To receive the College-members-only 75% discount on the price of the quiz, please have your staff member: Go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm Log into the College Learning Connection Add…
Dr. Luz Fonacier to receive the Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleThis year, College Fellows selected Luz S. Fonacier, MD, FACAAI as the 2024 honoree. The award will be presented on… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
Congress passes ACAAI-backed Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act
Read the full articleThis legislation represents an important step toward improving the safety and well-being of students with food allergies across the… On Dec. 15, Congress passed the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act, which includes a provision to provide dedicated federal funding for food allergy training…
2027 Medicare price reductions for asthma inhalers
Read the full articleCMS unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under Medicare's drug negotiation program.… In November, CMS announced exciting news for Medicare patients when they unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under…
Connecting clinicians with allergy-related resources
Read the full articleThe College’s health care providers page on our public website provides information for physicians and NPs/PAs.… Non-allergist physicians and advanced practice clinicians often encounter patients with allergy symptoms, skin conditions or immunological conditions that might be beyond their level of experience, or maybe their…
ACAAI 2025 Annual Meeting gets exceptional media coverage
Read the full articleMore than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach of 3.9 billion.… The College’s 2025 Annual Meeting received tremendous media coverage. More than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach…
2026 RVUs for allergy/immunology
Read the full articleCMS has released the 2026 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide.… CMS has released the 2026 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide. RVUs, which form the backbone of…
The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleAbout The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training.… About The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training. Vision To create better allergists…
Allergists' Foundation Board of Trustees
Read the full articleThe Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, which is dedicated to advancing its mission.… The Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, which is dedicated to advancing its mission.…
The Allergists' Foundation Board of Trustees
Read the full articleThe Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission… The Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission of supporting the specialty…
