A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIf your child has allergies or asthma, they need to be aware of necessary precautions to keep them safe from… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 3, 2023) – Halloween can be a blast for kids of all ages, and it is a holiday anticipated and enjoyed…
Should I use a home testing kit to diagnose a food allergy?
Read the full articleThe challenge with home testing kits is that a lot of them aren't actually testing the proper antibody that we're… English Transcript Allergist Chris Foster, MD: Home testing kits have become really popular recently. We know that foods cause a lot of challenges for…
Social and Emotional Impacts of Allergic Disease
Read the full articleIf managing the social and emotional impacts of your atopic condition feels stressful and overwhelming, know that you’re not… Life can feel hard in general, so it’s no surprise that allergic diseases such as food allergy, asthma, and atopic dermatitis (commonly called eczema) often…
I'm allergic to pollen: How do I keep pollen out of my house?
Read the full articleKeep the windows of your house closed. Opening the windows of your house for a few hours is not like… English Transcript Allergist J. Allen Meadows, MD: So you're allergic to pollen. What do we want to do to avoid the pollen? Well, the…
Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
Read the full articleACAAI provides the following four tips for getting your child with allergies or asthma off to a smart start this… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2023) – It’s been a hot summer, and it’s possible your kids have spent hours in a pool or lake…
Why should I see an allergist for my asthma?
Read the full articleFor many of our patients, allergens are an important trigger for their asthma. Asthma is one of the allergic… English Transcript Allergist Charles Lane, MD: So, many patients may not know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and the reason for that is…
Autumn is coming: Get ahead of allergy symptoms now
Read the full articleIt's a good idea to see your allergist for an updated, personalized treatment plan that can best help you manage… BPT – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (July 25, 2023) - You probably know what's coming: Along with changing leaves and dropping temps this fall will…
Se acerca el otoño. Adelántese desde ahora a los síntomas de alergia
Read the full articleACAAI le ofrece estos consejos que le ayudarán a prepararse para las alergias de otoño antes de que lleguen.… (BPT) - Probablemente sepa lo que se acerca este otoño: junto con las hojas cambiantes y el descenso de las temperaturas vendrán los resfriados, la…
Gardening with Allergies
Read the full articleWind-borne pollinating plants, including trees, grasses and weeds, are most likely to cause a seasonal allergic reaction.… …
Do You Need An Allergist?
Read the full articleAllergists are specially trained to treat asthma and all types of allergies, including seasonal, food, dust and pet allergies.… …
When Should Parents Be Worried About Frequent Ear Infections?
Read the full articleWe as allergists frequently see little children with frequent ear infections, and the real question is when should we worry… English Transcript Allergist Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD: We as allergists frequently see little children with frequent ear infections, and the real question is when should…
How can an allergist help treat EoE?
Read the full articleEosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic disease of the esophagus where you start to get inflammation in the esophagus.… English Transcript Allergist Priya Bansal, MD: So let's learn a little bit about EoE, which we know as eosinophilic esophagitis. And eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic…
What is the "Rule of Twos" for asthma?
Read the full articleThe "Rule of Twos" in asthma is if somebody is well controlled per our guidelines.… English Transcript Allergist Steve Dorman, MD: The "Rule of Twos" inside asthma is if somebody is well controlled per our guidelines. They use the rescue inhaler less than two…
Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
Read the full articleJuly 4th festivities means taking a few extra precautions to make the holiday safe, and sneeze- and wheeze-free.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 27, 2023) – This year, after several years of cancelled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance your town…
Gardening with Allergies
Read the full articleKeep your green thumb, avoid the red nose.… Overview Wind-borne pollinating plants, including trees, grasses and weeds, are most likely to cause a seasonal allergic reaction. They produce pollen that is light and released in large quantities that can be easily inhaled. Allergy Offenders and…
COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Read the full articleAs COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients –… Overview Updated June 22, 2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients…
What is a biologic?
Read the full articleBiologics are targeted against certain things that cause inflammation in the system. They are not steroids and not immunosuppressive.… English Transcript Allergist Syed Shahzad Mustafa, MD: A biologic is a medication that helps control asthma and other allergic conditions if individuals don't respond to…
Does gluten allergy exist?
Read the full articleIf you're worried about having a food allergy, whether it's gluten or something else, you really should have reproducible symptoms… English Transcript Allergist David R. Stukus, MD: We always get questions about gluten allergy and other food allergies, and I always start with some…
Is it ok to exercise if I have asthma?
Read the full articleYou want to warm up your lungs and give them time to get ready to for your strenuous activity.… English Transcript Allergist Payel Gupta, MD: Exercise is very important for patients with asthma, because exercise can help your body improve its oxygen-carrying capacity. So…
Should I introduce allergenic foods to my infant?
Read the full articleWhen a child is around four months or so, they may be ready to have solid foods introduced.… English Transcript Allergist Angela Hogan, MD: So the first thing that I think would be most important for moms to remember that we still think breastfeeding…
College Members’ Staff Save on Extract Mixing Quiz
Read the full articleThank you for your interest in the Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz! To receive the College-members-only 75% discount on the price of the quiz, please have your staff member: Go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm Log into the College Learning Connection Add…
Dr. Luz Fonacier to receive the Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleThis year, College Fellows selected Luz S. Fonacier, MD, FACAAI as the 2024 honoree. The award will be presented on… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
Congress passes ACAAI-backed Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act
Read the full articleThis legislation represents an important step toward improving the safety and well-being of students with food allergies across the… On Dec. 15, Congress passed the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act, which includes a provision to provide dedicated federal funding for food allergy training…
2027 Medicare price reductions for asthma inhalers
Read the full articleCMS unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under Medicare's drug negotiation program.… In November, CMS announced exciting news for Medicare patients when they unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under…
Connecting clinicians with allergy-related resources
Read the full articleThe College’s health care providers page on our public website provides information for physicians and NPs/PAs.… Non-allergist physicians and advanced practice clinicians often encounter patients with allergy symptoms, skin conditions or immunological conditions that might be beyond their level of experience, or maybe their…
ACAAI 2025 Annual Meeting gets exceptional media coverage
Read the full articleMore than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach of 3.9 billion.… The College’s 2025 Annual Meeting received tremendous media coverage. More than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach…
2026 RVUs for allergy/immunology
Read the full articleCMS has released the 2026 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide.… CMS has released the 2026 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide. RVUs, which form the backbone of…
The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleAbout The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training.… About The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training. Vision To create better allergists…
Allergists' Foundation Board of Trustees
Read the full articleThe Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, which is dedicated to advancing its mission.… The Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, which is dedicated to advancing its mission.…
The Allergists' Foundation Board of Trustees
Read the full articleThe Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission… The Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission of supporting the specialty…
Read about FPIES in December issue of Annals
Read the full articleDecember's Annals issue focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review articles.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) - from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review…
2025 Annual Meeting On Demand is here
Read the full articleIf you attended the meeting in Orlando or participated in the Livestream Program, you get complimentary access to the On… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! If you attended the meeting in Orlando or participated in the Livestream…
ACAAI Policies
Read the full articleAntitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of… Antitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of Hearings Related to Ethical…
Submit your 2026 Annual Meeting session proposal
Read the full articleWe’re looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.… We're looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.…
Great interview questions for allergy staff
Read the full articleHiring the right employees can mean the difference between a patient-friendly, well-run allergy practice and a dysfunctional one. How do you find team members with the right mix of skills to provide excellent patient care, efficiently complete work tasks and identify new…
2026 MIPS Final Policies
Read the full articleCMS has finalized its proposal to maintain the 75-point performance threshold through the 2028 performance period.… On Nov. 5, CMS published the 2026 final rule, including updates to the Quality Payment Program (“QPP”). The College submitted comments on the corresponding proposed rule on Sept.…
Meet the new College president
Read the full articleCollaboration is a key goal during Dr. Zachary’s service as ACAAI President. She will continue important College initiatives.… At the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Cherie Y. Zachary, MD, FACAAI was installed as the 2025-26 College president. “It is an honor to…
Shaping the future of The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleSince 2021, our Community Grant Program has funded 31 projects (totaling nearly half a million dollars in grant funding).… It is an honor to have been selected to serve as president of The Allergists’ Foundation by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. I look forward…
Spark Program Winners
Read the full article2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MD Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program Nana Adofo-Ansong, MD SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital… 2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MD Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program Nana Adofo-Ansong, MD SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Kiana Banafshay, MD Kaiser Permanente…
