ACAAI Updates to Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines
Read the full articleGuidance now includes information on the adenovirus vector Johnson & Johnson vaccine… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 26, 2021) – The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force continues to closely monitor information from sources reporting on allergic reactions to the…
New Website Spotlights Unique Differences of Eczema In People of Color
Read the full articleIn a mutual commitment to address disparities in treating eczema in skin of color, the American College of Allergy, Asthma… In a mutual commitment to address disparities in treating eczema in skin of color, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, along with Allergy…
Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Read the full articleThis tool prepares you to talk with your otolaryngologist (ENT) or allergist to decide what treatments are best for… Treatments that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are not included in the tool. Note: The information and materials here are…
Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve probably already got at least…
This Fall, Keep Kids Safe from COVID-19, as Well as Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – This school year, like last year, parents are again trying to determine how… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – This school year, like last year, parents are again trying to determine how to keep their kids in…
Controlling Your Severe Asthma
Read the full articleAlthough asthma symptoms are controllable, a cure for asthma has remained elusive. Use this tool to find your best path… …
Should I Treat My Allergies With Immunotherapy?
Read the full articleUse this online tool with your allergist to find out how immunotherapy might help you treat your allergy and asthma… Note: The information and reference materials contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. It is not to be used…
What does the future hold for allergy and asthma treatment?
Read the full article2020 Annual Meeting Press Kit… The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is your best resource for what’s happening in the world of allergies and asthma. News Releases With or Without Allergies, Outcomes Similar for Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 (en español) Nearly One in Five Food-Allergic Children…
Texas school district risks children’s lives by using Benadryl instead of stock epinephrine
Read the full articleEpinephrine is always the first line of defense to treat severe allergic reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 9, 2019) – The Weatherford Independent School District in Weatherford, TX announced recently that instead of epinephrine, they will administer Benadryl to students experiencing allergic reactions. The district cited…
Surprise your valentine while keeping them allergy- and asthma-free
Read the full articleThink outside the (candy) box to show them you care about their health.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2019) – Want to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day but you’re just not sure how? Show your valentine you can creatively keep their allergies and…
Asthma Controller Step Down Yardstick – Treatment guidance for when asthma improves
Read the full articleHelps clinicians understand when treatment should be stepped down, and how.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 25, 2019) – When asthma symptoms improve, there’s reason for celebration by both allergist and patient. But once symptoms are better, how do health care practitioners go about stepping down…
Boy Scout motto – be prepared – works for parents of campers with allergies and asthma
Read the full article5 tips to prepare now to make sure your allergic summer camper is ready for fun.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 12, 2019) – The idea of summer camp looms large for many kids who wonder: Will I make any friends? What if I get lost in…
Spring cleaning: clear your house and your nasal passages
Read the full articleGetting rid of built up dust and mold can ease allergy symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 26, 2019) – Lots of people view the coming of spring as an opportunity to clean out winter’s cobwebs and freshen up their home. It’s also a chance to…
Academic performance of urban children with asthma worse than peers without asthma
Read the full articleStudy finds for ethnic minorities, the more severe the asthma, the worse the quality of work.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (March 11, 2019) – Living in an urban area can negatively affect asthma outcomes – particularly for children. A new study in Annals of Allergy,…
New research shows 73 percent of allergists prescribe under-the-tongue allergy tablets
Read the full articleFour FDA-approved tablets available for battling allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (April 2, 2019) – Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) have been available for more than 100 years. Allergy tablets (sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT) have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration…
Confidence in asthma inhaler technique doesn’t match actual skills
Read the full articleStudy reports 97 percent of kids don’t use them properly.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (April 30, 2019) – Many children with asthma think they are using their asthma inhaler medications correctly when they are not. This makes it very difficult to keep their asthma…
Don’t let back to school mean back to allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (July 24, 2019) – For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 24, 2019) – For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can also mean a break from their symptoms. When…
Despite reports of shortages, epinephrine autoinjectors are available
Read the full articleAllergists can teach patients how to use alternatives… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 10, 2019) – As parents start to plan for the upcoming school year, many are worried they won’t be able to find needed epinephrine autoinjectors due to a shortage of EpiPens. Despite the shortage…
Leaves are falling. Autumn is calling. So are fall allergies
Read the full articleImmunotherapy could be the “shot in the arm” you need to treat your allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 7, 2019) – You may think you can’t tell the difference between the symptoms caused by spring, summer and fall allergies. They all usually involve sneezing, sniffling, itchy…
Hidden Halloween allergy and asthma triggers are truly frightful
Read the full articleSteer clear of triggers you may not have known existed.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens,…
Public Relations Committee
Read the full articleThe Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications… The Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications channels, including media relations.…
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…
Billing, Coding & Payments
Read the full articleThis page is under construction and will return soon.… This page is under construction and will return soon. …
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…
Explore asthma, viral respiratory infections and more
Read the full articleThis issue of AllergyWatch includes articles about the use of IVIG for immunocompromised patients with viral respiratory infections and… AllergyWatch reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to serve up the information you need quickly. Read about important…
The College supports the CPT definition of a “dose”
Read the full articleWe explained the background of immunotherapy and the confusion that can arise when two definitions describe the same procedure.… The College and the ACAAI Advocacy Council recently wrote to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, requesting that Medicare rescind its current definition of the 1…
Planning is underway for the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleWe’ll be bringing you a high-energy conference with ideas that you can take from the meeting right into your… We’re gearing up for an exciting ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Orlando! As the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the College…
What can you do with unneeded, unopened medications?
Read the full articleSIRUM provides a platform for practices and patients to donate their surplus unopened, unexpired medications.… The College’s Practice Management Committee has requested that information about the following program be shared with ACAAI members. SIRUM provides a platform for practices and patients to donate their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
