Patient Support Organizations
Read the full articleOrganizations supporting patients with asthma and allergies.… Allergy & Asthma Network Allergy & Asthma Network is a leading nonprofit patient outreach, education, advocacy and research organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions. Its patient-centered network unites individuals, families, caregivers, health professionals, industry…
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Read the full articleACAAI is a professional medical association of more than 6,000 allergist-immunologists and allied health professionals. Find out more about us.… Allergy Resources View All Featured Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o_wRCwC-nE Is it possible to get anaphylaxis from exercising too hard? If you develop symptoms like hives, itchy skin…
Is it possible to get anaphylaxis from exercising too hard?
Read the full articleIf you are experiencing shortness of breath, dizziness or itchy skin, you may be suffering from exercise-induced anaphylaxis.… English Transcript Allergist Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD: If you're experiencing symptoms during exercise that may include hives or itchy skin, shortness of breath, and even dizziness, it's…
Patient Brochure: Immunotherapy Treatments for Allergies
Read the full articleImmunotherapy desensitizes your immune system to allergens over time. Immunotherapy has more than 100 years of safety and effectiveness research… …
Patient Brochure: Rhinitis
Read the full articleRhinitis is a term describing the symptoms produced by nasal irritation or inflammation.… …
Patient Brochures
Read the full articleThe printer-friendly brochures on this page are for allergists, and for their patients, to help explain allergic conditions. In them you will find the information you need, laid out in easy-to-understand language, about managing your allergies or asthma. The brochures address…
Allergist Answers
Read the full articleAllergist Answers is an email newsletter from the College. Below are the most recent newsletters. Summer 2026 Summer allergies are… Allergist Answers is an email newsletter from the College. Below are the most recent newsletters. Summer 2026 Summer allergies are here: Tips for a…
How do I know for certain when to use my epinephrine auto injector?
Read the full articleIf you're experiencing symptoms that fall into the category of moderate or severe allergic reactions, then you would use your… English Transcript Every patient gets given an anaphylaxis action plan, and this plan basically states symptoms of mild allergic reactions and symptoms for severe…
Don’t Let Summer Allergies Cloud a Sunny Forecast
Read the full articleWith a few simple steps – summer allergy symptoms can be managed and summer festivities can go on as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 30, 2026) – Summertime can bring a host of triggers for those with allergies and asthma. People often focus on spring and…
Do I need venom immunotherapy after a bee sting?
Read the full articleAllergy shots are typically for folks who have allergic or anaphylactic reactions to insect stings; difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea.… English Transcript Allergist Karla Adams, MD: So, it's really common to get local reactions after bee stings or fire ant stings. Typically, they're self-limiting, little…
Type 2 Connection
Read the full articleUnderstanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get… Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get relief SUPPORTED BY: Rhinorrhea.…
Type 2 Inflammatory Disease
Read the full articleType 2 inflammatory disease occurs when the immune system overreacts, sometimes to something like tree or grass pollen or certain… SUPPORTED BY OverviewFrequent runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy skin, eyes or nose. Red, watery eyes. Wheezing. Coughing bouts. Problems swallowing. Recurring rashes, frequent swelling and itching.…
La Dra. Cherie Zachary fue nombrada presidenta de la ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI)… ORLANDO (9 DE NOV. DE 2025) – La alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, de Bloomington, Minnesota, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en…
Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ORLANDO (NOV. 9, 2025) – Allergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study
Read the full articleA new study showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the…
Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Read the full articleSeptember is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – As your child’s thoughts drift to one more family trip to the beach this summer, your thoughts might be drifting…
Make Sure Your Red, White and Blue Celebration is Allergy- and Asthma-Free
Read the full articleIndependence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers.… If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn’t headed in the right…
Don’t let hidden holiday allergies ruin your good cheer
Read the full articleWhile everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or allergies, the holidays are when you need to… The holidays are a time to gather for food, friends and festivities. While everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or…
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…
You Can't Exercise if You Have Asthma – And Other Myths You Should Know
Read the full articleAsthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the… If you have asthma, you may have heard some myths over the years about what it means to have your asthma controlled. But not everything…
Calendar of Events
Read the full articleThese events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies and are certified by ACAAI for CME… 2026 August 20, 2026, 7:00 pm CT The Changing Landscape of Vaccines This webinar covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how…
ACAAI in the News
Read the full articleHere are the recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.… Here are recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. July 2026 MSN (81 million unique visitors) Are your atopic dermatitis treatments failing,…
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Read the full articleToolkits View All Toolkits Featured Articles View All Publications Member Support College Learning Connection Connect to CME and MOC courses,… Toolkits View All Toolkits Featured Articles View All Publications Member Support College Learning Connection Connect to CME and MOC courses, board preparation tools, clinical resources…
2027 CMS Proposal to reduce payment for procedures with E/M visit has minor impact on allergy
Read the full articlePractices that routinely perform nasal endoscopy in conjunction with office visits should review the proposal carefully.… Many members have contacted ACAAI with questions about a proposal in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would reduce payment for certain same-day services furnished with an…
What the 2027 Medicare QPP Proposed Rule would mean for allergy practices
Read the full articleThis is the first article in a multi-part series that provides a summary of CMS’s 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule… On July 14, 2026, CMS published the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule, which would significantly impact how allergists participate…
Take advantage of everything ACAAI offers
Read the full articleAs part of your membership benefits, we also offer a growing number of free and discounted services that many find… If someone asked you to name the top benefits of ACAAI membership, many of you would name the world-class Annual Scientific Meeting, our high-impact…
Are tools for efficiency worth the hype?
Read the full articleJoin the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on tools for efficiency on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30… Join the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on tools for efficiency on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm CT. With an arsenal…
Webinar – The Changing Landscape of Vaccines, Aug. 20, 7:00 pm CT
Read the full articleOur upcoming webinar covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how the influence of digital information continues to… Our upcoming webinar on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how the influence…
What the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule reveals about CMS's policy direction
Read the full articleMany of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule's most significant provisions extend beyond the CY 2027 payment year.… The following article was provided by Capitol Associates, Inc. On July 14, CMS released the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, which…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
Doc Caucus working on long-needed Medicare physician payment relief
Read the full articleBipartisan physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, a comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment.… A bipartisan group of physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment and replace the Merit-based Incentive Payment…
2025 allergist compensation declines slightly from 2024
Read the full articleAllergists have increasingly felt squeezed by Medicare and other payers, which may have contributed to these decreases.… Following three years of consecutive growth, MGMA reported median total compensation for allergists in both academic and non-academic settings decreased slightly in 2025 compared to 2024. The…
Marketing and Patient Materials Toolkit
Read the full articleMarketing your practice has never been easier. Simply download the resources in this toolkit, distribute them to your patients, community… There are no better advocates for promoting your practice and the role of allergists in your community than you, your staff and your patients.…
FIT and New Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as… Career Resources for FITs and New Allergists As fellows and new allergists looking for your first position, you are navigating a new landscape. You’ve…
Partners
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond $500,000+ Platinum $300,000 - $499,999…
CMS Seeks Input on Modernizing Allergy Immunotherapy Billing Policy
Read the full articleCMS has taken an encouraging step toward modernizing Medicare's allergy immunotherapy billing policies.… …
Advocacy Alerts
Read the full article2026 CMS Seeks Input on Modernizing Allergy Immunotherapy Billing Policy July 15, 2026 College Strike Force on the Hill May 5, 2026 Due to the Advocacy Council's efforts, allergy has a champion! April 22, 2026 Improve your chances on appealing CPT 95165 April…
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch: July-August 2026
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleA Synopsis of Allergy and Asthma Literature, Resulting from an Unbiased, Comprehensive Review of Twenty Major Medical Journals. …
UnitedHealthcare announces new allergy testing policy
Read the full articleUnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility.”… UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility" that becomes effective Sept. 1, 2026 (Oct. 1, 2026, in Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Nebraska,…
Outbreak and Vaccine Resource Center
Read the full articleInformation sources are provided on outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations, and vaccine safety communications.… Originally posted June 3, 2025. Last updated: March 17, 2026 Curated by ACAAI to include ready and frequently updated sources for information about outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations,…
