Allergy shots may be an effective treatment for pediatric pollen food allergy syndrome
Read the full articleNew study shows improved symptoms in 55 percent of children.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – We know that children with pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) also suffer from seasonal allergies. A new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Los datos alternativos de las redes sociales sobre las alergias alimentarias pueden afectar negativamente las decisiones médicas
Read the full articleLos mitos dificultan la identificación de información fáctica.… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – La difusión de las redes sociales sobre las alergias alimentarias es interminable. Tus amigos de Facebook y Twitter parecen saber de qué están hablando. ¿Y por qué no deberías creer…
Antecedentes familiares de cáncer asociados con el diagnóstico de asma en niños
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Es bien sabido que hay un componente genético del cáncer, y que el… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Es bien sabido que hay un componente genético del cáncer, y que el cáncer a menudo se presenta…
Pacientes de alergia pediátrica igualmente satisfechos con la telemedicina y citas en persona
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las visitas de telemedicina pueden parecer una idea futurista para muchos. Pero un… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las visitas de telemedicina pueden parecer una idea futurista para muchos. Pero un nuevo estudio que se presenta…
Las vacunas para la alergia pueden ser un tratamiento eficaz para el síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen pediátrico
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra síntomas mejorados en el 55 por ciento de los niños.… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Sabemos que los niños con síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen (PFAS) también sufren de alergias estacionales. Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en…
News roundup: Breaking news on how prenatal diet, delivery mode and infant feeding practices relate to pediatric allergies
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Many pregnant women spend time before their baby arrives thinking about how they can prevent… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Many pregnant women spend time before their baby arrives thinking about how they can prevent allergies in their child,…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre cómo la dieta prenatal, el modo de parto y las prácticas de alimentación infantil se relacionan con las alergias pediátricas
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en cómo pueden prevenir las alergias…
News roundup: Breaking news on oral food challenges
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy. The person being tested is…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre las pruebas orales de alimentos
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los alergólogos al diagnosticar una alergia…
J. Allen Meadows installed as ACAAI president
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier elected president-elect.… HOUSTON (November 11, 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston on November 11. Luz Fonacier, MD, Mineola, NY,…
J. Allen Meadows instalado como presidente de ACAAI
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier electa como presidente.… HOUSTON (11 de noviembre del 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión Científica Anual de la ACAAI en Houston el 11 de noviembre.…
News roundup: Breaking news on pencillin allergy
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you were allergic. And there’s a…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre la alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te dijeron que eras alérgico. Y…
Keeping allergies and asthma at bay is the best gift
Read the full articleHelp loved ones avoid wheezing and sneezing this holiday season.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 18, 2019) – If you’re wondering what to get the loved ones in your life for the holidays, consider the gift of health – or at least the offer of relief…
New year, new you with smart tips to control allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleJust a few tweaks can have you dialing down the sneezing and wheezing.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 25, 2019) – The end of the year can arrive with guilt-laden reminders to make resolutions to improve your health. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, you don’t…
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…
Five things your sweetie with allergies doesn’t want for Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleSteer clear of gifts that will trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2020) – Valentine’s Day tends to bring out the urge to “spend big” on gifts that will sweep your loved one off their feet. But some gifts can cause allergy…
Which type of summer camp should you choose for your child with allergies or asthma?
Read the full articleEnsure a successful summer by choosing a camp that’s a good fit for your child’s symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 18, 2020) – When choosing the right summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma, it’s not just about whether they prefer horseback riding to…
Focused allergy treatment may be your best bet for managing symptoms
Read the full articleYour allergist can help you decide which allergens to target.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 25, 2020) – It’s spring, which means you can count on certain annual rituals: flowers are beginning to bloom and temperatures will start to rise. The sun is shining a bit…
The Allergists’ Foundation’s success in 2024
Read the full articleTogether we can grow the program and support projects that make a difference for our specialty, our patients and our… It has been my pleasure to serve as the president of the Allergists’ Foundation this past year, and I would like to take a…
Support the Foundation
Read the full articleGive Directly Your donation supports the Allergists’ Foundation’s mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now… Give Directly Your donation supports the Allergists' Foundation's mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now By giving to The Allergists’…
Epinephrine Toolkit
Read the full articleHelp prepare schools in your community to handle life-threatening allergic reactions.… Epinephrine in Schools Almost every state has passed stock epinephrine laws, requiring anaphylaxis emergency preparedness plans that allow schools to obtain and stock emergency epinephrine auto-injectors. School nurses and other trained, designated personnel…
Collections Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn collection strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles.… Collections is challenging territory for many allergy practices, especially with the increase in high-deductible health plans. This toolkit provides strategies and best practices for navigating collections. Here’s where to start! Collecting money from…
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best-fitting treatment for their eczema.… The web-based tool describes options, asks questions and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option for them. Why use shared decision-making for your patient with eczema?…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: SMART/MART for Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Xolair / Urticaria
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Dupixent / Atopic Dermatitis
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Odactra / Allergic Rhinitis
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Nucala / Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Cinqair / Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Fasenra / Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by AstraZeneca.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Dupixent / Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Xolair / Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Guidance for payers related to unreasonable documentation for immunotherapy
Read the full articleRead our easy-to-use summary sheet of guidance for payers re reasonable and unreasonable requests for 95165 documentation.… College member benefit: read our easy-to-use summary sheet of guidance for payers regarding reasonable and unreasonable requests for 95165 documentation. …
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Tezspire / Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by Amgen and… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition,…
New guidance for payers related to unreasonable documentation for immunotherapy
Read the full articleThe recommendations lay out what the authors see as reasonable and unreasonable requests for documentation for allergy immunotherapy services.… Newly published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the American…
FDA proposes phenylephrine removal from oral OTC drugs
Read the full articleOnly a final order will affect which products may be marketed. The proposed order is based on effectiveness concerns, not… On Nov. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a proposed order to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient used in OTC…
2025 ICD-10 updates
Read the full articleThese guidelines have been developed to identify the diagnoses that are being reported at the highest level of specificity… HHS provides the following guidelines for coding and reporting updates to ICD-10. They’ve been developed to identify the diagnoses that are being reported at the…
We’ve come a long way
Read the full articleThis year, much of our advocacy effort has been devoted to influencing changes to the 2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee… I’ve been honored to serve as Chair of the Advocacy Council over the past year. As I reflect on that time, I am amazed…
