Recognizing uncontrolled asthma is your first step in controlling it
Read the full articleWhat are the signs you need to get your asthma under control?… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 23, 2020) – It’s a familiar story to allergists. They meet a patient with asthma who, when asked if their asthma is well controlled says, “Absolutely.” But once the patient…
Despite COVID, if fall allergies are bothering you, it’s time to get back in to see your allergist
Read the full articleAllergists have protocols in place to protect you from COVID-19 while treating your allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 27, 2020) – So much has changed in the last six months that the world seems upside down. But the continued presence of COVID-19 has not altered…
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…
Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) unanimously recommends first specialty-focused APM for a chronic condition to HHS secretary for consideration
Read the full articlePTAC commends American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s efforts to improve care for patients with asthma.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 16, 2020) – The Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) unanimously voted to refer the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology’s (ACAAI’s)…
Follow expert guidelines to keep Halloween safe for those with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleEven ghosts and goblins will be socially distancing this Halloween.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 30, 2020) – Halloween 2020 won’t look like any Halloween you or your kids have ever experienced. While costumes for past Halloweens have often included masks, we’ve never been cautioned to make…
As fall arrives, so do fire ants in southeastern parts of the U.S.
Read the full articleThey aren’t part of fall allergies, but their stings are painful and can be dangerous.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 1, 2020) – If you live in the southeastern part of the U.S., you probably know how painful and dangerous a sting from a fire ant…
Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to…
With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be…
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… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by classmates, as well as parents…
Food allergies take a greater emotional toll on Asian families
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of those who suffer with them.…
Black and Hispanic children in the U.S. have more severe eczema than white children
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic diseases have also been found…
Luz Fonacier installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
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…
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…
COVID-19 Precautions Don’t Mean an Absence of Romance this Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleCreate romance by preventing COVID-19 and keeping allergies and asthma under control… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 26, 2021) – With COVID-19 precautions still in place in many towns and cities, your big romantic gesture for Valentine’s Day may mean sticking closer to home and being…
In Survey of Those with Uncontrolled Asthma, Half Smoked Cannabis
Read the full articleOnly about 40% of physicians inquire about cannabis use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – As the number of states increase where medical and recreational cannabis use is legal, so does the importance that physicians discuss with patients the effects of cannabis on those with…
Now's the time to get in front of fall allergy symptoms
Read the full article(BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next… (BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next day you're hit with headaches,…
Important information about COVID-19 for those with asthma
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 12, 2020) – The recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 is creating concern and uncertainty for many people, especially those who suffer from asthma. The elderly, and anyone with severe asthma, immunodeficiency or…
Severe Reactions, Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about severe reactions, anaphylaxis and epinephrine.… …
Negotiating a good offer into a great offer
Read the full articleWhen it comes to physician employment contract negotiations, it’s important that you advocate for yourself.… The College’s Advocacy Council works hard to keep practicing allergists informed about critical socioeconomic and regulatory issues. The Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state…
Help ensure Medicare payments cover the costs of providing care - Join our grassroots efforts!
Read the full articleJoin us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future… Join us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future updates to the Medicare Physician…
Proposed new rules on interoperability and information sharing
Read the full articleThe proposed provisions governing real-time prescription benefit tools, information blocking, and API are covered.… The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released a proposed rule that would clarify and revise the information blocking prohibition and establish new standards and updates…
College committees are collaborating to create personalized PA letters
Read the full articleWhen developing new PA appeal letters, the Practice Management Committee seeks expertise from various committees under the Science Council.… The College is focused on providing members with practice management resources that address their most pressing needs. The Practice Management Committee leads these efforts and…
Leadership decisions Fall 2024
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting.… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting. Nominated Dr. Bruce Lanser as an…
Establishing mentorship on committees
Read the full articleThe College believes that everyone has something to contribute, whether they are a long-standing member or someone who is still… Joining a new committee can be daunting, especially for someone who has never participated in committee work before. But it doesn’t have to be!…
ACAAI committees that work together can reap big results
Read the full articleDr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects.… Dr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects. What do you think is the biggest benefit of committees that work together on a project? Collaboration as…
Honoring our 2024 awardees
Read the full articleThe College is pleased to announce our 2024 awards recipients. The awards will be presented at the ACAAI Annual Scientific… The College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 awards. The Gold Headed Cane Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting…
Up-to-date food allergy diagnosis and management information
Read the full articleThe College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide, based on the recently published… The College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide. These materials can be very useful for presentations to other medical…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College…
Asthma articles dominate in the July-August issue of AllergyWatch
Read the full articleOf the 24 articles reviewed in this AllergyWatch issue, 12 focus on asthma.… The July-August issue of AllergyWatch is packed with useful articles. In this issue, you’ll find: A summary of a study from the journal Science that introduces the concept of the “mechano-inflammatory cycle,”…
Two insightful webinars coming in November
Read the full articleACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management… ACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management and enhance your knowledge of genetic testing. The Asthma Urgency…
October Annals focuses on urticaria and asthma
Read the full articleThe October issue of Annals in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on key clinical areas of urticaria and asthma.… The October issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on key clinical areas of urticaria and asthma. The issue has both reviews on…
Turning the page – another year of College progress
Read the full articleI share my perspective of the state of the College, where we are headed, and who has – and will… I remember as a child hearing from my parents that time would speed up as I got older. Turns out they were right. It…
An update on the recent Training Program Directors' Meeting
Read the full articleOur fellowship training programs guide the future of our specialty, and this annual meeting is an important way our organizations… I recently had the privilege of attending and presenting at the ACAAI/AAAAI Training Program Directors’ (TPD) Meeting for U.S. allergy-immunology fellowships. College presidents have…
Shoulders to stand on
Read the full articleThe focus will be on community-based research that addresses issues with direct application to patient care.… To say serving as ACAAI President is simultaneously an incredible honor and humbling experience is a definite understatement. I am very grateful for the outpouring of support that…
Planning for the 2023 Annual Meeting and more
Read the full articleWe also are planning an array of social and networking events in addition to terrific scientific and clinical meeting… As the calendar page has turned to September, our thoughts at the College are filled with visions of our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13…
Highlights of another great year for the College
Read the full articleAre you interested in teaching and promoting our specialty more? I am pleased to announce the CAPE program, debuting at… As I close out of my presidential year, it’s my pleasure to look back on some of the highlights of 2023 – another great…
The College is keeping busy this spring and summer
Read the full articleThe new Community Allergist Partnership in Education (CAPE) Program, to be launched at our Annual Meeting in Anaheim, will help… This season of “not quite winter, not quite spring” in much of the country brings with it the arrival of seasonal pollen. But this…
Senators introduce health care cybersecurity bill
Read the full articleThe bill aims to improve health sector cybersecurity following cyberattacks on Change Healthcare and other entities this year.… Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mark Warner (D-VA)recently introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act in the Senate. This bill proposes major changes to the…
