Insect Sting Allergies
Read the full articleStings from five insects - honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants - are known to cause allergic reactions… OverviewIt’s more common to fear an insect sting than to actually be allergic to one. An allergist is an expert who can explain the difference between an…

Occupational Asthma
Read the full articleIf you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.… OverviewPeople with this condition usually work around chemical fumes, dust or other irritants in the air. If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma that has another cause, it can be…

Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Read the full articleUnderstanding how all the allergic responses are interconnected is crucial for effectively managing and improving the overall quality of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 15, 2024) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you already know that you tend to feel miserable once pollen season descends. But…

Stay ahead of allergies with these 7 expert tips
Read the full articleFor many people, mid-February, around Valentine’s Day, is the ideal time to start your allergy medication routine.… (BPT) - Winter may not be over, but now is the time to prepare for spring allergies. As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air,…

Adelántese a las alergias con estos 7 consejos de expertos
Read the full articleA mediados de febrero, cerca del Día de San Valentín, es el momento ideal para comenzar su rutina de medicamentos… (BPT) - Aunque el invierno no haya terminado, ahora es el momento de prepararse para las alergias primaverales. A medida que aumentan las temperaturas, el…

What is the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity?
Read the full articleThere's a lot of overlap in symptoms between a food allergy and a food sensitivity; one is a potentially dangerous… English Transcript Allergist Brent T. Griffin, MD: A food allergy is a potentially dangerous reaction to a food. A food sensitivity is signs and…

Allergy and Asthma Do’s and Don’ts for a Great 2024 Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleIf the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to keep them safe from symptom flares in order… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 30, 2024) – Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to make…

Pregnancy and Asthma
Read the full articleManaging your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.… Overview When you’re pregnant, it is particularly important to manage your asthma properly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma affects 4–12 percent of women in their…

HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleHome Allergy Management For Everyone (HOME) is an online tool to educate allergy sufferers on managing indoor allergens.… Use HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy sufferers, allergy…

Diagnosing Allergies in Children
Read the full articleIf you suspect that your child has an allergy, finding its cause can put your son or daughter on the… OverviewWhen your child is sick, you want answers. See an allergist for expert care and relief. Allergies in infants and children are common; in fact, allergy-related disorders are…

Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.… Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United States. Asthma affects more than 24 million people in the…

Testing & Diagnosis
Read the full articleMore than 50 million people in the United States have an allergy of some kind. Take back control of your… Overview About one quarter (25%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, 7.3% have eczema, and 6.2% have a food allergy. More than 20 million adults…

Skin Allergy
Read the full articleBumps, itching, redness and other skin conditions are common, and their cause may not be easily identifiable. A board-certified allergist… OverviewRed, bumpy, itchy skin can be irritating, painful and embarrassing. Rashes can be caused by many things, including exposure to certain plants (poison ivy, for…

Tree Nut
Read the full articleFrom the popular almond, cashew, and walnut to the lesser-known pine nut and lichee nut, tree nuts come in many… OverviewAlong with peanuts and shellfish, tree nuts are one of the food allergens most often linked to anaphylaxis — a serious, rapid-onset allergic reaction that…

Ragweed Allergy
Read the full articleThe pollen from ragweed causes allergy symptoms in many people. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy… Overview While many people regard spring as prime pollen season, one type of pollen wreaks havoc in the late summer and fall. Ragweed pollen usually…

Allergists Answering Questions
Read the full articleVideos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.… Videos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.…

New Guidelines Released for Practitioners Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Read the full articleTwo practice parameters from Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer recommendations for diagnosis, management of anaphylaxis and AD… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2023) — Two new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis…

New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
Read the full articleThe new year is a great time to take stock of how you’re feeling and assess what kind of changes… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2023) – About 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergic conditions. That’s a whole lot of New…

What's the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
Read the full articleWhen people are trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or food problems, we use skin testing and blood… English Transcript Allergist Gerald Lee, MD: When people visit the allergy office, trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or problems to food,…

Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
Read the full articleTwo new medically challenging cases show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and after touching… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Flaxseed is an increasingly popular ingredient in baked goods and other food products due to its perceived health benefits.…

2025 Strike Force advocates for allergists in Washington
Read the full articleThe Strike Force is an important opportunity for us to spend one day each year meeting in person with important… Next week, the College Strike Force will climb the Capitol steps to advocate for you! On Tuesday, May 6, we’ll be meeting with members…

AllergyWatch
Read the full articleWith AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a… With AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a single bimonthly publication. AllergyWatch gives…

Wins and challenges for practicing allergists
Read the full articleTherapeutic wins include Neffy®, SMART inhalers, and omalizumab’s expanded use to prevent some food allergy reactions, to name a… “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” wrote Charles Dickens in “A Tale of Two Cities.” It is an apt…

Scientific Fellow
Read the full articleFor scientists of high moral, ethical and professional standing who have made meritorious contributions to the field of allergy/immunology. Apply… For scientists of high moral, ethical and professional standing who have made meritorious contributions to the field of allergy/immunology. Apply Now Instructions: Email completed applications…

Fellow
Read the full articleFor physicians certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) or by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and… For physicians certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) or by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and who devote at least 75…

Member
Read the full articleFor physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council… For physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).…

Resident/Medical Student
Read the full articleFor medical students, or internal medicine or pediatrics residents, in an accredited program in the United States or Canada. Apply… For medical students, or internal medicine or pediatrics residents, in an accredited program in the United States or Canada. Apply Now Membership Benefits Free access…

Fellow-in-Training
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. … The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. Apply Now Who We AreThe…

Allied Health Professional
Read the full articleAllied health professionals play an integral role within the specialty and are important members of the College. Apply Now Instructions:… Allied health professionals play an integral role within the specialty and are important members of the College. Apply Now Instructions: Email completed applications to: membership@acaai.org.…

Member Discounts on Products and Services
Read the full articleCoding Books The Advocacy Council provides College members with special discounted pricing on OPTUM360 coding books. There are hundreds of… Coding BooksThe Advocacy Council provides College members with special discounted pricing on OPTUM360 coding books. There are hundreds of medical reference books available, and you’ll…

Is your member profile information correct?
Read the full articleIt’s important that your contact information is accurate so potential patients can find you. Make sure your information is… The College’s public website is full of resources for those seeking answers for symptoms, options for treatment and resources on a wide range of allergy…

Retired Member & Fellow
Read the full articleFor a Fellow or Member in good standing with the College who has retired completely and is no longer paid… For a Fellow or Member in good standing with the College who has retired completely and is no longer paid to practice medicine. Request More…

International Affiliate Member
Read the full articleFor practicing clinicians living outside of the U.S. or Canada who have graduated from medical school and completed training in… For practicing clinicians living outside of the U.S. or Canada who have graduated from medical school and completed training in allergy/immunology. Apply Now Instructions: Email…

Choose the right location for your practice
Read the full articleWhether you’re expanding, relocating, starting or joining a practice, choosing the right location is critical to your success.… Looking to expand your practice to new locations? Considering moving somewhere new? Or are you a Fellow-in-Training or experienced allergist getting ready to start or join…

Register now for the Allergen Extract Mixing Course - May 17, 2025
Read the full articleIs your team compliant with USP Chapter 797 guidelines for allergen extract mixing?… Is your team compliant with USP Chapter 797 guidelines for allergen extract mixing?…

Read about asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis this month
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis. The CME review article by Dr. Michael Miligkos and colleagues examines asthma…

Meet our first CA2PER grant recipients
Read the full articleThe CA2PER program aims to advance clinical research by addressing clinical questions important for improving allergy/immunology care.… The Community and Academic Allergists Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program is the College’s new initiative to foster collaboration between academic researchers and community-based allergists. The…

An interview with Congressman Bob Onder, MD – part 2
Read the full articleDrs. Miller and Meadows ask questions specifically focused on allergy/immunology practice and advocacy for the specialty.… Recently, Drs. Travis Miller, Chair of the Advocacy Council and J. Allen Meadows, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, had the opportunity to catch up with Congressman Robert Onder,…

There’s an allergist in Congress
Read the full articleI've been a fierce advocate for our profession and for our patients in both bodies, and I really appreciate the… Recently, Drs. Travis Miller, Chair of the College’s Advocacy Council and J. Allen Meadows, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, had the opportunity to catch…

Highlights from the 2025 ACAAI Leadership summit
Read the full articleThis past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago.… This past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago. It was a unique opportunity for participants to acquire the foundational skills needed to be an…

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