Oral Food Challenges and Oral Immunotherapy Offer Hope and Confidence for Families Managing Food Allergies in Young Children
Read the full articleTwo new studies show that oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges are safe for young patients and can be life-changing… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Two new studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando…
Las redes sociales ayudan y perjudican en la educación sobre alergias y asma
Read the full articleUna nueva investigación revela que si bien estas plataformas dan voz a los pacientes, también amplifican la desinformación.… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Desde una rara alergia a la carne transmitida por garrapatas hasta el asma cotidiano, millones de personas recurren a las…
Social Media Helps and Hurts When it Comes to Allergy and Asthma Education
Read the full articleNew research reveals that while social media platforms give patients a voice, they also amplify misinformation, and are not always… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – From rare tick-borne meat allergy to everyday asthma, millions of people turn to social media for health advice. But new…
Kids with Allergies and Asthma Can Have Fun without the Fright
Read the full articleWhat’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy… Bwahahahah. Haunted houses, witches, goblins and ghosts – lots of people love the shivers down the spine and scares that come along with Halloween.…
What Conditions Do Immunologists Treat?
Read the full articleIf you or your child has persistent infections, unexplained inflammation, or symptoms that haven’t responded to typical care, early intervention… When your immune system is not working properly, it can lead to a variety of health problems. Some people get sick more often or take…
5 maneras expertas de prepararse para una temporada de alergias otoñales prolongada
Read the full articleGracias a los cambios en los patrones climáticos, la temporada de alergias comienza antes y dura más que nunca.… (BPT) - Si cree que es demasiado pronto para prepararse para la temporada de alergias otoñales, piénselo de nuevo. Gracias a los cambios en los patrones…
5 expert ways to prepare for a longer fall allergy season
Read the full articleThanks to changing weather patterns, allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer than ever before.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2025) - If you think it's too early to prepare for fall allergy season, think again. Thanks to changing weather patterns, allergy season is…
ACAAI Responds to Proposed Florida Ban on Vaccine Mandates
Read the full articleACAAI notes with concern Florida’s recent decision to discontinue school vaccine mandates for children.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 4, 2025) - The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) – a professional medical organization representing more than 6,000 allergists/immunologists, allied health professionals, and the…
Fall Allergy Symptoms Are Similar to Spring and Summer – and Can Hit as Hard
Read the full articleSome people suffer from seasonal allergies much of the year – with perhaps a break in the winter if they… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 28, 2025) – If you’re wondering why your spring allergy symptoms never went away, it’s possible you are suffering from spring…
Can allergies cause headaches?
Read the full articleYour sinuses are in your forehead, your cheeks, behind your eyes. That's why people feel that headache will be more… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: Yes, allergies can absolutely cause headaches, and the main way they do that is via ways of your sinuses. So,…
Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… Overview Did you know that asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it affects approximately 6…
You Handle Your Child’s Allergies and Asthma at Home: Who’s in Charge at School?
Read the full articleWhat about your child's health at school? Create a “health team” at school with teachers, coaches and nurses.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. (August 12, 2025) – It wasn’t easy – and may have taken a few tries – but your child’s asthma and allergies are well-managed…
Cuáles son algunos síntomas que me harían sospechar de EoE?
Read the full articleLos signos o síntomas que nosotros vemos en los pacientes con esofagitisfílica del inglés EOE fromopilitis varían dependiendo de la… Espanol Alergólogo Juan Carlos Murillo, MD: Los signos o síntomas que nosotros vemos en los pacientes con esofagitisfílica del inglés EOE fromopilitis varían dependiendo…
How do I prepare for my telehealth visit?
Read the full articleYou will enter a virtual waiting room. Be ready to have your questions, history, and things you want to ask… Allergist Jennifer Shih, MD: Telehealth visits are a great way to be efficient about the way you can see your doctor, and there are…
How is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) different than hives?
Read the full articleAcute hives are what it sounds like. You get exposed to something, you have hives. You treat them, they go… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: So when we talk about hives, there's two ways to think about it. Acute urticaria or acute hives and chronic…
My child has severe eczema, should I eliminate certain foods from their diet?
Read the full articleAllergist Melinda Rathkopf, MD, explains why elimination diets aren't beneficial for children with eczema, and why they can even be… Allergist Melissa Rathkopf, MD: I'm often asked in cases of severe eczema if food elimination diets could be helpful and actually they aren't and…
Is it possible for adults to get food allergies?
Read the full articleIt is truly possible that you can manifest with an a food allergy as an adult. Food allergies appear with… Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: Food allergies are definitely more prevalent in young children and can actually be outgrown with age. It is truly possible…
A review of the Make America Healthy Again report on childhood chronic diseases
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission… The Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again.…
Mark Corbett Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleKathleen May elected president-elect NEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2021) – Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 8 in New Orleans. Allergist Kathleen May…
Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… Overview Asthma is a common disease, affecting 6 million children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If asthma isn’t well-controlled, children…
Confidently evaluate AI in your practice
Read the full articleAllergists face the critical task of understanding and managing the risks associated with augmented intelligence tools.… As the adoption of augmented intelligence (AI) tools in health care accelerates, allergists face the critical task of understanding and managing the risks associated with these technologies. Recognizing…
Patient Satisfaction Toolkit
Read the full articleMake sure every visit to your office is a great one – brush up on the skills you need with… A lot goes into each and very patient visit – from check-in to rooming, evaluation, developing a treatment plan and educating the patient. Make…
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… The 101 In a recent survey by AKASA, chief financial officers and revenue cycle leaders at hospitals and health systems across the United States…
Employed Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet resources to make practicing as an Employed Allergist easier, including allergy clinical guidance, patient education, employment contract info and… Over the past 12 years we’ve seen a strong trend away from physicians in private practice and towards physician employment at practices owned by…
Pathways to Practice Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Read the full articleLearn about eligibility requirements for Training Program Directors and Institutions, FIT Candidates, and Accountability Requirements.… Back to Pathways to Practice Home Page Requirements for Training Program Directors and Institutions Accreditation and Good Standing The applying fellowship program must be fully accredited by the Accreditation…
Drug Allergy Protocol Online Library
Read the full articleView current drug allergy protocols for skin testing, drug challenges and desensitization.… …
Matsui and Frost reintroduce expanded Epipen Act to cap cost of life-saving allergy medication
Read the full articleLearn more...… Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) reintroduced the EPIPEN Act, legislation that would expand access to lifesaving allergy medication by capping out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine at $60 for a two-pack for those with employer-based…
Understanding Medicare's Medically Unlikely Edits
Read the full articleAllergists should be aware of the following MUEs associated with commonly billed CPT codes and the following MUE Adjudication… Both Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that exceed specific daily limits. An…
ACAAI Annual Meetings
Read the full articleSee a listing of the host cities for each ACAAI Annual Scientific Meetings, and the theme for each meeting.… Host Cities and Themes The city where each ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting has taken place is listed below, as well as the theme for each…
Read about primary immunodeficiencies this month
Read the full articleThis issue's highlight is the Joint Task Force Practice Parameter on the diagnosis and management of IEIs -- the first… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on primary immunodeficiencies or inborn errors of immunity (IEIs). The issue has multiple…
Recent Advocacy Actions
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients.… The College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients. The Advocacy Council Board, led by Chairman…
Community and Academic Allergists Partnership in Education and Research
Read the full articleProgram Overview The College’s Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program was launched in 2025, to encourage… Program Overview The College's Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program was launched in 2025, to encourage collaboration in clinical research. Building…
Want your Rx straight up or on the rocks?
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during our early years. A lot…
SPARK program application deadline is May 15
Read the full articleThe College's Spark Award is a scholarship program to cultivate a pipeline of new physicians for our specialty.… Each spring, first and second year residents with a focus in pediatrics, internal medicine, or med/peds are invited to apply for the College’s competitive SPARK Award,…
Coding conundrum - billing options if vials must be remixed
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Here is a recent… The Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Recently we received a request asking: Q: What are our billing…
Chemotherapeutics added to our Drug Allergy Protocol Library
Read the full articleIn our new addition, you can easily access protocols on platins, taxanes, anthracyclines, antimetabolites, and more.… The College’s popular Drug Allergy Protocol Library (DAPOL) now includes chemotherapeutic agents. DAPOL is a comprehensive collection of protocols that provide practical, evidence-based strategies for understanding and implementing…
Special Savings on UpToDate® for ACAAI Members!
in Additional Resources | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articlevar upToDateTimestamp ; We’ve teamed up with Wolters Kluwer to provide ACAAI members with special savings on UpToDate! Thanks to our partnership, you can now save on an annual or longer individual UpToDate individual subscription. UpToDate incorporates the latest medical findings, the best available…
"Time for an Allergist" Campaign Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: “Do patients and primary care providers know all… About the campaign and how to use the Toolkit Learn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: Email templates to…
Asthma life quality test
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleThis simple questionnaire is designed to help the respondent identify how well-controlled their asthma is, and whether an allergist could help… This simple questionnaire is designed to help the respondent identify how well-controlled their asthma is, and whether an allergist could help them feel better.…
