Immunotherapy
Read the full articleImmunotherapy can be very effective in relieving allergy symptoms.… Two types of immunotherapy are available. Allergy Shots If your asthma is triggered by an allergy, you should consider allergy shots, which are very effective in relieving allergy symptoms and in some cases can actually cure…
Eccema (dermatitis atópica)
Read the full articleUn eccema, también llamado dermatitis atópica, es una enfermedad de la piel que causa un sarpullido con picazón.… Apoyado por: Resumen El eccema aparece y desaparece con el tiempo. Esto hace que la piel esté muy seca y sensible, y puede empeorar con la exposición…
Eczema
Read the full articleEczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin disease that causes an itchy rash.… Supported by: Overview Eczema, also known as “atopic dermatitis,” is a noncontagious, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by severe itching, redness, oozing, and scaly rashes. These symptoms can be painful,…
Statement on race disparities in asthma
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology joins with the nation in this time of despair and sorrow and decries racial injustice wherever it is found. As physicians and healers, we know that racial…
Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
Read the full articleWhen people are evaluated, it turns out that 90 to 95% will tolerate a penicillin-based antibiotic after an evaluation by… English Transcript Allergist Allison Ramsey, MD: It's important to get tested for penicillin allergy because chances are you are not allergic to penicillin. So…
Allergies and Asthma on Vacation
Read the full articlePreparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We have the… Things to Do Before You Go Preparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We…
What are the different inhalers used for - quick relief vs controller?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD: The medicine that you're going to take if you can't breathe very well is called a quick…
Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot
Read the full articleAsthma and Allergy Awareness Month is the ideal time to get word out on the different types of asthma, as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (APRIL 17, 2024) – If you don’t have asthma, you may think all types of asthma look and act the same. You’d be…
10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.… You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies. The…
Can my child with asthma play in school sports?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell Grayson, MD: Your child with asthma can absolutely participate in school sports. The important thing is to make sure that…
Make Summer Camp Plans Now for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIt takes a lot of preparation to get a child out the door to camp, so parents are already laying… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2024) – If you have fond memories of days spent at summer camp when you were a kid, you probably weren’t…
What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria? How do I know if I suffer from it?
Read the full articleChronic spontaneous urticaria, or hives, is a condition where people will have itching, sometimes pain, and sometimes body part… English Transcript Allergist Curtis Hedberg, MD: CSU, otherwise known as chronic spontaneous urticaria, or for most of us, we know it as hives, is a…
I'm allergic to my pet but don't want to get rid of them, what should I do?
Read the full articleMost people really don't want to get rid of their pets, and even when they do many of their friends… English Transcript Allergist James Tracy, DO: Many people are often told by their their caregivers that if you're allergic to cats or dogs which…
Is postnasal drip related to allergies?
Read the full articleThere are several different medications that can be used to treat postnasal drip, which is a very annoying symptom.… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: It's not always allergic, believe it or not. Some patients have postnasal drip and they've been treated with allergy…
El ABC del asma
Read the full article¿Qué es el asma? ¿Cómo se trata? Entérese aquí.… Supported by: ¿Qué es el asma? La estrella del fútbol David Beckham. La actriz Jessica Alba. El cantante Billy Joel. ¿Qué tienen en común estos famosos? Todos tienen asma, una enfermedad crónica que provoca la inflamación…
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…
Síntomas del asma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to an allergen, irritants in the air, or extreme weather conditions.… Supported by: Resumen Se calcula que en Estados Unidos el asma afecta a unos 24 millones de personas, muchas de las cuales pueden no ser conscientes de…
El asma en los niños
Read the full articleEl asma es una enfermedad común que afecta a 6 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos, según los Centros… Resumen El asma es una enfermedad común que afecta a 20 milliones de adultos y 4.6 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos, según los…
News
Read the full articleKeeping you up to date with the latest allergy and asthma information.… Slides #1About one quarter (25.7%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, while nearly 1 in 5 children (18.9%) have a seasonal allergy.Slides #2Allergic diseases, which include asthma, are the fifth most prevalent…
Asthma Facts
Read the full article8.3% of Americans have asthma.… Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath.7.7% of Americans have asthma. Of these roughly 24.9 million, 20.2 million are adults and 4.6 million are children.1Asthma prevalence is…
College Advantage: Winter 2025
Read the full articleAddressing the problem of health care misinformation: Challenge false (and sometimes dangerous!) health care myths.… Addressing the problem of health care misinformation: Challenge false (and sometimes dangerous!) health care myths PDF Version | Flipbook…
A review of the Make America Healthy Again report on childhood chronic diseases
Read the full articleWhile estimates vary depending on the specific condition, all available data point to a consistent, steady rise in chronic illnesses… The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again recently released a report (the MAHA Report*) on the scope and potential contributing causes of childhood…
Summer practice promotion is at your fingertips
Read the full articleOur seasonal article templates can be personalized for your website, patient newsletter or local media and use snippets in social… Summer is almost here! Promote your practice this summer to reach patients with lingering spring allergy symptoms and help them be proactive for their…
College Advantage: Fall 2024
Read the full articleGet the latest science and Podium to Practice® tips from renowned experts for every stage in your career at the… Get the latest science and Podium to Practice® tips from renowned experts for every stage in your career at the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.…
COVID-19 Response
Read the full articleCOVID-19 Resource Center Our COVID-19 Resource Center has the information you need. Access clinical and practice management information, patient resources,… COVID-19 Resource Center Our COVID-19 Resource Center has the information you need. Access clinical and practice management information, patient resources, telemedicine help, and more. Visit…
Update – ACAAI Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes.… The College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes that hinder the ability of patients with allergic…
ACAAI Annals Fellow-in-Training Award Program
Read the full articleThe FIT Awards are for an original research or review paper written by a fellow-in-training (FIT) with the FIT as… The future of our specialty is our Fellows-in-Training (FITs), and Annals is proud to be able to recognize outstanding FITs for their contributions to…
Draft IEI Parameter for Review!
Read the full articleThis is your opportunity to comment on guidelines that shape the specialty.… When practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI members have the opportunity to review and comment on the drafts. The IEI document was developed by…
FITs – Apply for 2025 Annual Meeting awards and scholarships
Read the full articleFellows-in-Training: Be recognized for your outstanding research or unique challenging cases and apply for a FIT scholarship!… Fellows-in-Training (FITs): Be recognized for your outstanding research or unique challenging cases and apply for a FIT scholarship to attend the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10…
Billing, Coding & Payments
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House Reconciliation Bill impact on allergists
Read the full articleThe Senate is expected to make changes. The policies summarized could be changed in future compromises between the House and… The House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee advanced its section of the House budget reconciliation bill, which includes major changes to both Medicare and…
Allergen Extract Mixing Course 2025 Photos
Read the full articleThe Allergen Extract Mixing Course, held in Chicago on May 17, 2025, provided a full day of instruction and hands-on… The Allergen Extract Mixing Course, held in Chicago on May 17, 2025, provided a full day of instruction and hands-on exercises to teach participants the…
May 22 is the first annual World EoE Day
Read the full articleMay 22 has been designated as the first annual World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 18-24… May 22 has been designated as the first annual World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 18-24 in 2025). There is…
Allergen Mixing Course – 2025 wrap up
Read the full articleThe course was a full day of instruction and hands-on exercises that taught participants how to safely mix allergen… Last weekend the College hosted its Allergen Extract Mixing Course. More than 70 participants traveled to Chicago for a full day of instruction and hands-on…
Are you billing for every service you provide?
Read the full articleAre you not billing for all the services you provide? Review these overlooked allergy-related CPT codes to see if any… Are you leaving money on the table because you’re not billing for all the services you provide? Review the overlooked allergy-related CPT codes below…
2025 Strike Force advocates for allergists and patients
Read the full articleThe Strike Force schedule featured 25 meetings with Congressional offices and key committees with jurisdiction over our priorities.… Drs. Meadows, DuBuske, Rathkopf, Mahr, Tracy, Sublett, and Miller Last week, a group of ACAAI members traveled to Washington D.C. for the College’s annual 2025 Advocacy…
This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week
Read the full articleFor your patients, the College recently updated its Food Allergies patient brochure – in English and Spanish.… It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week! The College’s advocacy, partnerships and projects keep food allergy issues in the forefront. The College partners with patient-focused food allergy organizations to…
What is the impact of allergic diseases on mental health?
Read the full articleThe May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the impact of allergic disease on mental… May is mental health month, and so this issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the impact of allergic disease on mental…
Why the College is the best home for employed allergists
Read the full articleThe College understands that supporting employed allergists requires some shifts in the education and resources we provide… I don’t need to tell you that, more and more, allergists are choosing employment over private practice – a trend driven by shifting economic pressures, evolving health…
It’s National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month!
Read the full articleWe have ideas so you can spread factual information and share your expertise on allergic conditions in May.… With the focus on asthma and allergies in May, you’ll want to seize the opportunity to spread factual information and share your expertise on allergic conditions.…
