De regreso a clases: Cómo los padres pueden ayudar a los niños alérgicos y asmáticos
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (3 de agosto, 2022) – Las semanas previas al comienzo del curso son de mucho ajetreo para las familias, que dedican…
Back to school: How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (August 3, 2022) – The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting…
New Study: 36% of YouTube Videos Contain Misleading Hay Fever Information
Read the full articleA new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content generated a higher amount of user interaction… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2022) – Want to build a spice rack for your kitchen? Pull up a YouTube video to see how it…
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big reason…
Create Halloween Scares That Are Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleDo your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? It’s not the best idea to combine Halloween scares with allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (September 28, 2022) – Do your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? Do they also suffer from allergies or asthma?…
Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Can Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over risks of casual contact with…
Teens with Allergies and Asthma Want Halloween Fun Too
Read the full articleFollow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager… Follow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager in the house, long gone…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most…
Incluso en los estados con leyes estrictas sobre el albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares temen la responsabilidad
Read the full articleAunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no siempre llevan consigo sus… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no…
Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
Read the full articleSe ven 14 millones de veces al día, lo que los convierte en receptáculos potenciales de peligros ambientales como los… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Según el censo de los EE. UU. de 2018, los teléfonos inteligentes están presentes en el…
Un nuevo estudio identifica la actividad sexual como desencadenante del asma
Read the full article¿Pueden los alergistas ayudar a los matrimonios hablando del sexo como posible desencadenante del asma?… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Cuando las personas con asma se preguntan qué formas de ejercicio pueden provocar una crisis asmática, es posible que no tengan…
86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
Read the full articleEs importante que los bebés, al igual que los niños mayores y los adultos, reciban un diagnóstico rápido y preciso… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque muchos padres de bebés se preocupan de que sus hijos tengan alergias alimentarias, no se…
Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
Read the full articleLas personas que tienen alergia al polen pueden beneficiarse, en general, de saber en qué momentos del día los recuentos… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Si es alérgico al polen, es probable que se haya preguntado si algunas horas del día…
Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Read the full articleLas personas con alergias a los alimentos y otras alergias graves que pueden causar anafilaxia deben comprender que la epinefrina… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – La epinefrina es el único medicamento que puede detener la anafilaxia y es fundamental que todas…
El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleEl angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se caracteriza por ataques de… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – El angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se…
Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
Read the full articleSmartphones are reportedly viewed 14 million times a day, making them potential receptacles for environmental hazards such as allergens.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – According to the 2018 U.S. Census, smart phones are present in 85% of American households. They are reportedly viewed…
New Study Identifies Sexual Activity as Asthma Trigger
Read the full articleWhen people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – When people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take…
Study Shows 86.4% of Infants with Anaphylaxis Appropriately Received Epinephrine
Read the full articleIt’s important that infants get a quick and accurate diagnosis to make sure their anaphylaxis is treated appropriately.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Although many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of…
Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
Read the full articleIf you are allergic to pollen, you’ve probably wondered if certain times of day are better than others for going… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – If you are allergic to pollen, you’ve probably wondered if certain times of day are better than others…
Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed an Epinephrine Auto Injector
Read the full articleIt is critical that everyone with a food allergy has access to epinephrine to treat life threatening reactions.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Epinephrine is the only medication that can stop anaphylaxis and it is critical that everyone with a food allergy has…
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.…
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…
Looking for CME?
Read the full articleAre you looking for a convenient place to get CME? Our College Learning Connection (CLC) is a hub for all… The College Learning Connection (CLC) is a hub for all your educational needs. Access your CME transcripts and certificates, explore online learning modules, watch…
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…
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…
Risk and Compliance Toolkit
Read the full articleKeep your practice in compliance with federal regulations, reduce risk, and create a culture of safety.… Allergy practices are required to comply with a host of federal regulations, including Office of Inspector General (OIG) requirements, HIPAA regulations, Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) laws, labor…
