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…
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…
Billing, Coding & Payments
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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…
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…
