Patient Resources
Read the full articleAllergy and asthma resources of support.… Videos Get your allergy and asthma questions answered in these informative videos featuring ACAAI allergists. Watch Our Videos Articles and Tips Find out the best ways to manage your allergy and asthma symptoms with our educational and easy-to-read…
This Valentine’s Day, Make Sure Love Is in the Air – But Keep Allergens at Bay
Read the full articleWhile Valentine’s Day may conjure images of chocolates, flowers, and fragrances, these classic gifts can pose hidden risks.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2026) – As Valentine’s Day approaches, you may be wondering how to keep your loved one safe and happy – and free…
Who is a good candidate for allergy immunotherapy?
Read the full articleAllergy immunotherapy is given for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and sometimes atopic dermatitis.… View video on YouTube English Transcript Allergist Sarah Spriet, DO: Allergy immunotherapy either given subcutaneously as a shot, or sublingually as a tablet, is given for the treatment…
Why Vaccines Are Especially Important If You Have Asthma or Allergies
Read the full articleBoard-certified allergists/immunologists are specially trained to understand how the immune system works—and how vaccines play a role in protecting your… If you or your child has asthma or allergies, certain infections can lead to more serious problems. Viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV can…
Is it true that there is a sublingual epi under FDA review?
Read the full articleThis would be a strip where you'd open up a little pouch and take this out and just directly insert… English Transcript Allergist Nicole Chase, MD: Sublingual epinephrine is a really novel concept that we've never had exposure to before. This is a medication…
What is type 2 inflammation and how does it affect people with allergies?
Read the full articlePatients may develop many of those diseases and so if you have one, you're more likely to manifest with another… English Transcript Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: Historically, why Type 2 inflammation was important actually had to do with protecting us against parasitic disease. Today's…
Why are allergists moving away from recommending Benadryl?
Read the full articleThis is an older medication that not only has antihistamine effects, but anticholinergic effects that can create significant side… Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD: This may be a hot take, but a lot of allergists are moving away from Diphenhydramine, also known as Benadryl. Even…
Do chlorine baths help the itch of eczema?
Read the full articleItch is one of the most common complaints we see and treat in eczema. It keeps kids up at night,… Allergist Kristin Sokol, MD: Not many people know that allergists actually treat eczema all the time. We are specialists in allergy, but also a…
Ring in the New Year With Resolutions to Breathe Easier
Read the full articleUse the New Year as a chance to evaluate current management strategies and adopt resolutions that support better symptom… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 16, 2025) – As the New Year approaches, your thoughts might be turning to resolutions to improve your health. If you are…
Health Care Providers
Read the full articleTime for an Allergist Sometimes you need to partner with a specialist. Allergists are specially trained to find the source… Time for an Allergist Sometimes you need to partner with a specialist. Allergists are specially trained to find the source of allergy and asthma…
¿Quiere que su hijo evite la alergia a los cacahuetes? La introducción temprana funciona
Read the full articleLa buena noticia es que la introducción temprana de estos alimentos es un enfoque que ya está marcando la diferencia,… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (1 de diciembre de 2025) - Muchos padres se preocupan por las alergias alimentarias, y los productos derivados del cacahuete ocupan un…
Want your child to avoid peanut allergy? Early introduction is working
Read the full articleThe good news is that introducing these foods early is an approach that is already making a difference, dramatically reducing… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 20, 2025) - Many parents worry about food allergies, with peanut products high on the list. The good news is that…
Are Vaccines Safe for People with Asthma or Allergies? What Science Shows
Read the full articleVaccines are safe, effective, and recommended for people with allergic conditions. With expert guidance, you can feel confident in your… Vaccines help protect people from serious diseases—especially those with asthma or other allergic conditions. If you or your child has allergies, asthma, or take…
Hoping to Enjoy Your Holidays? Avoid the Sneeze and Wheeze Triggers
Read the full articleThe holidays can present challenges for those with respiratory or allergic conditions. A bit of preparation can keep symptoms under… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 19, 2025) - As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and other winter holidays, millions will also have to navigate…
Un nuevo estudio revela que el despliegue militar está vinculado a un mayor riesgo de enfermedades respiratorias
Read the full articleLos veteranos desplegados en Irak y Afganistán a menudo estaban expuestos a peligros aéreos como fosas de quema y tormentas… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Los veteranos estadounidenses que sirvieron en la Operación Libertad Iraquí (OIF, por sus siglas en inglés) y la…
La vacunación contra la COVID-19 se relaciona con una reducción de infecciones en niños con eccema
Read the full articleNuestro estudio indica que la vacunación contra la COVID-19 no solo protege contra el coronavirus, sino que también puede tener… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Los niños con dermatitis atópica (DA), comúnmente conocida como eccema, pueden presentar menos infecciones y complicaciones alérgicas si…
Un nuevo estudio muestra que las tormentas eléctricas están vinculadas a un aumento en las visitas al departamento de emergencias por asma
Read the full articleUn estudio nuevo halla que las tormentas eléctricas pueden provocar aumentos marcados en las visitas a los departamentos de emergencias… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Un estudio nuevo halla que las tormentas eléctricas pueden provocar aumentos marcados en las visitas a los departamentos…
Military Deployment Linked to Higher Risk of Respiratory Diseases, New Study Finds
Read the full articleU.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom face an increased for chronic respiratory conditions… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several…
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema
Read the full articleChildren with eczema may experience fewer allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine,…
Thunderstorms Linked to Surge in Asthma ER Visits, New Study Shows
Read the full articleThe average number of asthma visits was nearly 18 per day during thunderstorms, compared to just 3 on non-storm… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm…
Recent Insider Updates
Read the full articleKeep up to date with the latest messages from the College! Bookmark the Insider Update page and check back… Below are items that have been blast emailed to members. Once a deadline has passed, such as for registering for a meeting or webinar, or…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
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…
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,…
FIT / 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… Get all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as an allergist. If you're considering…
College webinar: Enhancing Care for Severe Asthma Patients, July 16, 7:00 pm CT
Read the full articleLearn more about current approaches to severe asthma diagnosis and treatment, including strategies to address delays in diagnosis, underutilization of… Learn more about current approaches to severe asthma diagnosis and treatment, including strategies to address delays in diagnosis, underutilization of biologic therapies, and the impact…
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 June 27-28, 2026 California Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology For more information, visit https://csaai.org/ July 16, 2026 Webinar: Enhancing Care for Severe…
Deadlines for accessibility requirements
Read the full articleIf your practice accepts Medicare or Medicaid payments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act will likely apply to you.… If your practice accepts Medicare or Medicaid payments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act will likely apply to you. In 2024, the Department of Health…
Learn AI techniques in five minutes
Read the full articleOur short, practical videos help allergists learn how AI can support you, your patients and your practice.… We’ve added new videos to the College’s AI Insights page! Our short, practical videos help allergists learn how AI can support you, your patients and your practice.…
Contact Us
Read the full articleAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200… American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200 Fax: (847) 427-9656 For all…
AI Insights
Read the full articleStart using AI today – our quick videos show you how If you’re wondering where to start when it comes… Start using AI today - our quick videos show you how If you’re wondering where to start when it comes to Augmented Intelligence (AI),…
Become an Advocate
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips on the best ways…
Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleBurdensome and unreasonable requests for documentation regarding CPT 95165, 95115 and 95117 services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists and… Burdensome and unreasonable requests for documentation regarding CPT 95165, 95115 and 95117 services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists and otolaryngologists to administer allergen immunotherapy…
Allergy/immunotherapy language included in House Appropriations Report
Read the full articleACAAI’s Advocacy Council is pleased to share an important advocacy success on behalf of allergists and our patients.… As a direct result of the Advocacy Council’s efforts and the work of the ACAAI Advocacy Strike Force, language supporting allergy immunotherapy was included in the House…
Invitation to Review Joint Guidelines on Chronic Urticaria
Read the full articlePlease take advantage of this opportunity to assist your colleagues in shaping the specialty by providing your comments by June… Please take advantage of this opportunity to assist your colleagues in shaping the specialty by providing your comments by June 30.…
New chronic urticaria practice parameter update puts greater emphasis on core concepts, patient-centered implementation
Read the full articlePlease take advantage of this opportunity to assist your colleagues in shaping the specialty by providing your comments by June… When draft clinical guidelines or practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI and AAAAI have the opportunity…
The College can help guide your career path
Read the full articleWe have resources and partnerships that can help guide you to a new position or help you to negotiate more… If you’re thinking about your career options, consider your College membership benefits! We have resources and partnerships that can help guide you to a…
College webinar: Different Allergy Career Pathways on June 9, 7:30 pm CT
Read the full articleStart strong in your first year in allergy practice. Our experts will provide a practical roadmap to building a successful… Join the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative online discussion on different careers for allergists.…
College Advantage: Spring 2026 Flipbook
Read the full articleView the issue as a flipbook.… View the issue as a flipbook.…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology led by our pharmaceutical partners.…
