Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and their patients to partake in…
Food Allergy
Read the full articleAn allergy occurs when your body’s natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance, treating it as an invader… Overview Millions of Americans have an allergy of some kind. You probably know one of those people or are one yourself. Almost 6% of U.S.…
Is chlorine allergy really an allergy?
Read the full articleWe are at risk for chlorine exposure in our day-to-day cleaning products at home, but patients who are swimmers may… English Transcript Allergist Selina Gierer, DO: Chlorine is actually an irritant to the skin. It would be very rare for a patient to have…
Asthma-COPD Overlap
Read the full articleAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.… Overview What Is Asthma? Asthma is a long-term disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is very common among children and adults. Asthma can cause your airways to become…
Does anaphylaxis look different in infants and toddlers as compared to older patients?
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis may be a little bit different to pick up on, to recognize because infants and toddlers can't talk.… English Transcript Allergist Michael Pistiner, MD: Yeah, it does. Anaphylaxis in an infant or a toddler, an infant is a kid less than age one.…
How do I know if I have allergies or just a cold?
Read the full articleIf the symptoms are very frequent and last for more than several days, it's likely to be allergies. It can… English Transcript Allergist Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD: If the symptoms are very frequent and last for more than several days, it's likely to be allergies.…
Alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10 % de las personas en Estados Unidos creen tener alergia a la penicilina, pero menos del 10… ¿Qué es una alergia a la penicilina? La penicilina es uno de los antibióticos más populares del mundo. Fue descubierta en 1928 por el científico…
Español
Read the full articleInformación acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y… Información acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. Información fundamental acerca de…
Penicillin Allergy
Read the full articleAbout 10% of people in the US believe they have a penicillin allergy, but fewer than 10% of those people… What Is a Penicillin Allergy? Penicillin is one of the most popular antibiotic drugs in the world. It was discovered in 1928 by scientist Alexander…
Here’s What Allergists Want You to Know During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read the full articleMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a perfect time to remind people what it looks and feels like when… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15, 2026) – If you are someone with asthma, you know it can be a daily battle to keep your symptoms…
Drug Allergies
Read the full articleIf you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.… OverviewAs with other allergic reactions, these symptoms can occur when your body’s immune system becomes sensitized to a substance in the medication, perceives it as a…
Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleAllergies, including allergic rhinitis, affect an estimated 40 million to 50 million people in the United States. Some allergies may… Allergies exist in many different forms. You might be surprised to learn how many different types of allergies there are. Find out more about the…
Meat Allergy
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Overview Did you know that a bite from the Lone Star tick can trigger a meat allergy in some people? A growing number of people…
Alergia a la carne
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Resumen ¿Sabía que la picadura de la garrapata estrella solitaria puede desencadenar una alergia a la carne en algunas personas? Un número creciente de personas…
If I have allergies, will my children have them too?
Read the full articleThere's a strong genetic component to having allergies. If you have a parent who has nasal allergies, you're about 50%… English Transcript Allergist Kathleen May, MD: Well, we know there's a strong genetic component to having allergies. So, if you have a parent who…
About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,500 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.… Members live and practice throughout the United States and internationally. The College fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together, and with others, toward…
Using Epinephrine
Read the full articleThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).… OverviewA food allergy reaction can cause symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. In the United States, food allergy is the leading cause of severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) outside the hospital setting. People who have previously experienced only…
What's causing my allergy symptoms to get worse every year?
Read the full article"How is it possible that my allergies are getting worse with each year?" We've found that that's actually true.… English Transcript Allergist Jonathan Olsen, MD: I have quite a few patients that come in and they feel like they're losing their mind. They're like,…
When Should You See an Immunologist?
Read the full articleAn immunologist is a doctor who specializes in the immune system. They figure out if your immune system is too… Everyone gets sick now and then—but if you or your child are getting sick more often than usual, or symptoms don’t improve with normal treatment,…
Chronic Spontaneous/Idiopathic Urticaria (Chronic hives)
Read the full articleChronic hive symptoms are generally the same as “short-lived” hive symptoms but appear at least twice a week and last… OverviewHives, also known as urticaria, affect about 20% of people at some time during their lives. It can be triggered by many substances or situations…
Webinar – The Changing Landscape of Vaccines, Aug. 20, 7:00 pm CT
Read the full articleOur upcoming webinar covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how the influence of digital information continues to… Our upcoming webinar on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how the influence…
What the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule reveals about CMS's policy direction
Read the full articleMany of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule's most significant provisions extend beyond the CY 2027 payment year.… The following article was provided by Capitol Associates, Inc. On July 14, CMS released the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, which…
Doc Caucus working on long-needed Medicare physician payment relief
Read the full articleBipartisan physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, a comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment.… A bipartisan group of physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment and replace the Merit-based Incentive Payment…
2025 allergist compensation declines slightly from 2024
Read the full articleAllergists have increasingly felt squeezed by Medicare and other payers, which may have contributed to these decreases.… Following three years of consecutive growth, MGMA reported median total compensation for allergists in both academic and non-academic settings decreased slightly in 2025 compared to 2024. The…
Marketing and Patient Materials Toolkit
Read the full articleMarketing your practice has never been easier. Simply download the resources in this toolkit, distribute them to your patients, community… There are no better advocates for promoting your practice and the role of allergists in your community than you, your staff and your patients.…
CMS Seeks Input on Modernizing Allergy Immunotherapy Billing Policy
Read the full articleCMS has taken an encouraging step toward modernizing Medicare's allergy immunotherapy billing policies.… …
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch: July-August 2026
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleA Synopsis of Allergy and Asthma Literature, Resulting from an Unbiased, Comprehensive Review of Twenty Major Medical Journals. …
UnitedHealthcare announces new allergy testing policy
Read the full articleUnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility.”… UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility" that becomes effective Sept. 1, 2026 (Oct. 1, 2026, in Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Nebraska,…
Kathleen R. May, MD, FACAAI, Gold Headed Cane Award nominee
Read the full articleIt has been a tremendous privilege to hold many "hats" over a career of service to the College and our… I am honored and humbled to be considered for this year's ACAAI Gold Headed Cane Award, which coincides with my 30th anniversary as a…
Learn about the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases
Read the full articleThis month in Annals, a Master Clinician Series article explores strategies to reduce needle anxiety in pediatric patients.… Summer is in full swing, and this month Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases. The…
CMS proposes sweeping expansion of Medicare enrollment revocation authority
Read the full articleThe proposed rule is currently open for public comment, and ACAAI’s Advocacy Council is preparing comments.… The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed one of the most significant expansions of its Medicare enrollment enforcement authority in recent years. Although the proposals…
Women in Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and… The Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and leadership. The committee works to provide…
Stay up to date with allergy and immunology in Africa
Read the full articleAFRICALLI is focused on strengthening care and outcomes for people living with allergic and immunologic conditions across Africa.… AFRICALLI is a pan‑African alliance for allergy and clinical immunology that’s focused on strengthening care and outcomes for people living with allergic and immunologic conditions across Africa.…
College Career Center
Read the full articleUnlike traditional job boards, you can explore and connect with employers 12+ months before you’re actively searching.… Welcome to the College's new Career Center! Go to the College Career Center - login required The ACAAI Career Center is a comprehensive, modern site that features…
Preparing for the road ahead
Read the full articleBehind the scenes, the committee is carefully reviewing applications and determining placements across our 40+ committees.… Summer is in full swing and so is the work of the Appointments Committee. Behind the scenes, the committee is carefully reviewing applications and determining placements across our…
Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee
Read the full articleThe Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee recommends potential cities and sites to hold future Annual Meetings. The Annual Meeting Site… The Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee recommends potential cities and sites to hold future Annual Meetings. The Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee is composed of…
Deadlines for accessibility requirements
Read the full articleIf your practice accepts Medicare or Medicaid payments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act will likely apply to you.… If your practice accepts Medicare or Medicaid payments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act will likely apply to you. In 2024, the Department of Health…
Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center
Read the full articleThere are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among… There are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among various population groups. These disparities…
Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
in AnnalsRead the full articleExplore research and perspectives from the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology about racial disparities in asthma and allergic… Explore research and perspectives from Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy for Pediatric Patients With Allergic Rhinitis (November…
Recent ACAAI leadership decisions – Summer 2026
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent meetings. Endorsed FARE’s web-based…
