CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
Read the full articleHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe, recurring, and unpredictable swelling attacks in various organs and… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe, recurring, and unpredictable swelling attacks in various…

Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
Read the full articleAlthough asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers, or may… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Although asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers,…

Kathleen May fue designada como presidenta del ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Kathleen May, MD, de Augusta, GA, fue designada como presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología… LOUISVILLE, KY (13 de noviembre de 2022) – La alergista Kathleen May, MD, de Augusta, GA, fue designada como presidenta del Colegio Americano de…

Kathleen May Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 13, 2022) – Allergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…

Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
Read the full articleWhile the holidays bring much joy, some of the good times can be derailed by allergy and asthma flares. A… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Nov. 17, 2022) – Starting to plan your celebrations with family and friends during the winter holidays? Keep allergy and asthma…

Do you have the winter sniffles? 5 ways you can manage indoor winter allergies
Read the full articleThe indoors can host many allergy triggers like mold in pipes, pet allergens, and dust mite and cockroach allergens.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (November 17, 2022) (BPT) – Do you suffer from itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat during winter? Do you…

Experts Tackle Racial Disparities Affecting People with Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleDuring the roundtable discussion, the experts identified 10 possible approaches to help people of color achieve optimal access to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 11, 2023) – In February 2022, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) convened experts in atopic dermatitis (AD) and food…

Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest you start taking your allergy…

Keep your sweetheart safe from allergy and asthma triggers on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleJanuary 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine’s Day is a special time to show your sweetheart… January 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine's Day is a special time to show your sweetheart you care with gifts and…

Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
Read the full articleIncreasingly, there are camps focused solely on kids with asthma, and camps that deal specifically with food allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 7, 2023) – It’s spring, which means parents all over the country are thinking about summer plans for their kids. Parents of children…

Make Stock Resolutions "New" by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleTaking a few moments to consider how to keep yourself on top of sneezing and wheezing in 2023 is well… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 13, 2022) – Don’t make it the “same old, same old” when it comes to New Year’s resolutions this year. Resolutions…

Two Yardsticks Published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology – Third on the Way
Read the full articleThe eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) yardstick provides interval guidance for the use of dupilumab for EoE based on expert opinion.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 20, 2022) – Beginning in 2016, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) began developing a series of yardsticks to…

A message to asthma sufferers about a shortage of albuterol metered dose inhalers
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… Update regarding albuterol shortage: According to a March 8, 2023 update from the US Food and Drug Administration, the current albuterol shortage only impacts a very specific dosage form of the medication generally used in…

Hay Fever
Read the full articleIf you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin… Overview Allergic rhinitis – commonly known as hay fever – is a group of symptoms affecting the nose. But don’t be misled by the name…

Medication
Read the full articleToday, there are many effective medicines to treat asthma.… OverviewIf you have asthma, you don’t have to suffer with your symptoms or let it affect your quality of life. There are many effective asthma medications available. Your allergist can customize a treatment plan that works for…

Treatment
Read the full articleOften the best way to control asthma symptoms is to avoid whatever causes them.… OverviewEffective treatment of allergic asthma includes identifying and avoiding allergens that trigger symptoms, using drug therapies and developing an emergency action plan for severe attacks. Your allergist may also recommend that you monitor…

What Causes Asthma?
Read the full articleFrom pollen, to smoke, to the flu: a range of triggers can cause asthma symptoms.… OverviewAsthma can be hard to predict. It can develop in young children and stay with them their entire lives. But some people don't develop asthma until they are adults.In some people, asthma symptoms don’t appear…

Sinus Infection
Read the full articleSinus infection is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States.… OverviewSinus infection (known as sinusitis) is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States. Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on over-the-counter…

Dust Allergies
Read the full articlePeople who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom. Dust allergies also give many… OverviewHome is supposed to be a comforting oasis, but for people with dust allergies the home can trigger uncomfortable symptoms. Oddly enough, allergy symptoms often…

Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleSeasonal allergies, like other types of allergies, develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually… Common Seasonal Allergy TriggersIf you sneeze and cough during certain times of the year, you may have seasonal allergies. However, occasional allergies aren’t something you…

National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month begins Thursday
Read the full articleWith the focus on asthma and allergies in May, you’ll want to seize the opportunity to spread factual information and… National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month begins this Thursday! With the focus on asthma and allergies in May, you’ll want to seize the opportunity…

Asthma & Allergy Awareness Toolkit
Read the full articleUse the resources in this kit for ongoing outreach to your patients and your community to help raise awareness about… In-office and virtual patient education ACAAI patient website Our patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in…

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…

Social media kit for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleWant to spread the word about the value of an allergist? Use our example posts or create your own to share on social media! There are several different images available to download and are sized for use on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. No…

New titles in our online patient brochure series
Read the full articleThe College has created user-friendly online brochures you can download and offer to your patients to explain allergic conditions.… Patients are often looking for information on their allergic conditions. As a member benefit, the College has created user-friendly online brochures you can download and…

JTFPP is accepting nominations and self-nominations
Read the full articleJTFPP is seeking nominations from College members interested in serving as a society representative or on one of the many… The Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP) is seeking nominations from College members interested in serving as a society representative or on one…

House committee holds hearing on cybersecurity risks in medical devices
Read the full articleWitnesses urged the Trump administration to start a one-year collaboration with HHS focused on improving cybersecurity protections.… On April 1, the House Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing on cybersecurity risks in legacy medical devices. Witnesses urged the Trump administration…

The College thanks you for your service
Read the full articleNational Volunteer Week is a time to recognize our members who give their time and expertise to advance our… National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize our members who give their time and expertise to advance our specialty. Our volunteers drive the College’s…

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?…

HHS initiates a major reorganization
Read the full articleA major HHS reorganization directly impacts agencies and individuals that oversee federal programs relevant to allergists and our patients.… The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the direction of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., initiated a major reorganization. This has a…

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…

Gloved Fingertip & Thumb Sampling
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleUse this form to document proper procedure for gloved fingertip & thumb sampling.… Use this form to document proper procedure for gloved fingertip & thumb sampling.…

Allergen Immunotherapy Extract Preparation Instruction Guide
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleOur instruction guide will help guide you through the steps and requirements of allergen extract mixing and keep you in… Our instruction guide will help guide you through the steps and requirements of allergen extract mixing and keep you in compliance with USP 797.…

USP 797 Requirements for Compounding Allergenic Extracts
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleWhat are the requirements for allergists? Find out with our easy to read version of Chapter 21 (Compounding Allergenic Extracts)… What are the requirements for allergists? Find out with our easy to read version of Chapter 21 (Compounding Allergenic Extracts) of the final USP 797…

Refrigerator Temperature Log
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleUse this form to document your refrigerator temperature.… Use this form to document your refrigerator temperature.…

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…

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