Peanut Patch Treatment Continues to Help Toddlers Safely Build Tolerance Over Three Years
Read the full articleThe goal is to train the immune system to tolerate peanut exposure and reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers…

Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias de ACAAI exploran formas innovadoras de abordar las barreras a la atención médica.
Read the full articleRecibimos una respuesta entusiasta a nuestra convocatoria de propuestas del Programa de Subvenciones Comunitarias, lo que hizo que el proceso… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – A partir de 2021, The Allergists' Foundation, el brazo filantrópico del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología…

ACAAI Community Grant Projects Explore Innovative Ways to Address Barriers to Care
Read the full articleWe received an enthusiastic response to our Community Grant Program, which made the selection process exciting and challenging.… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Starting in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation—the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)—began supporting innovative initiatives designed…

Una nueva investigación destaca los problemas en la atención que enfrentan los niños y adolescentes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleDos estudios nuevos arrojan luz sobre cómo el angioedema hereditario (AEH) afecta profundamente la vida diaria, el bienestar emocional y… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Dos estudios nuevos que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual de 2025 del Colegio Americano de Alergia,…

New Research Highlights Care Challenges Faced by Children and Adolescents with Hereditary Angioedema
Read the full articleA study found that adolescents perceived a greater overall impact of HAE on their lives than caregivers reported for younger… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Two new studies being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in…

Las personas con alergias o eczema podrían enfrentar un mayor riesgo de complicaciones quirúrgicas
Read the full articleLas personas con eczema o afecciones cutáneas similares ya tienen una piel más sensible y un mayor nivel de… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) - Dos nuevos estudios que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual de 2025 del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma…

People with Allergies or Eczema May Face Higher Risk of Surgical Complications
Read the full articleTwo studies show that people with allergic conditions, including eczema, asthma, and hay fever, may face more problems after… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) - Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show…

Las mujeres embarazadas a menudo no reciben atención especializada sobre alergias
Read the full articleUna nueva investigación sugiere una renuencia entre los obstetras a derivar a sus pacientes embarazadas a especialistas en alergias, incluso… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas experimentan alergias, asma o reacciones a medicamentos, afecciones que pueden afectar tanto a la madre…

Pregnant Women Often Miss Out on Specialist Allergy Care
Read the full articleAllergy and immunology care in pregnancy is safe and can make a real difference in how women feel. Don't hesitate… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Many pregnant women experience allergies, asthma, or reactions to medications — conditions that can affect both mother and baby if…

Las provocaciones alimentarias orales y la inmunoterapia oral ofrecen esperanza y confianza a las familias que manejan las alergias alimentarias en niños pequeños
Read the full articleDos nuevos estudios destacan la inmunoterapia oral y las provocaciones alimentarias orales (OFC) en niños, mostrando que ambos procedimientos son… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Dos nuevos estudios que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…

Oral Food Challenges and Oral Immunotherapy Offer Hope and Confidence for Families Managing Food Allergies in Young Children
Read the full articleTwo new studies show that oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges are safe for young patients and can be life-changing… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Two new studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando…

Las redes sociales ayudan y perjudican en la educación sobre alergias y asma
Read the full articleUna nueva investigación revela que si bien estas plataformas dan voz a los pacientes, también amplifican la desinformación.… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Desde una rara alergia a la carne transmitida por garrapatas hasta el asma cotidiano, millones de personas recurren a las…

Social Media Helps and Hurts When it Comes to Allergy and Asthma Education
Read the full articleNew research reveals that while social media platforms give patients a voice, they also amplify misinformation, and are not always… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – From rare tick-borne meat allergy to everyday asthma, millions of people turn to social media for health advice. But new…

Kids with Allergies and Asthma Can Have Fun without the Fright
Read the full articleWhat’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy… Bwahahahah. Haunted houses, witches, goblins and ghosts – lots of people love the shivers down the spine and scares that come along with Halloween.…

What Conditions Do Immunologists Treat?
Read the full articleIf you or your child has persistent infections, unexplained inflammation, or symptoms that haven’t responded to typical care, early intervention… When your immune system is not working properly, it can lead to a variety of health problems. Some people get sick more often or take…

5 maneras expertas de prepararse para una temporada de alergias otoñales prolongada
Read the full articleGracias a los cambios en los patrones climáticos, la temporada de alergias comienza antes y dura más que nunca.… (BPT) - Si cree que es demasiado pronto para prepararse para la temporada de alergias otoñales, piénselo de nuevo. Gracias a los cambios en los patrones…

5 expert ways to prepare for a longer fall allergy season
Read the full articleThanks to changing weather patterns, allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer than ever before.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2025) - If you think it's too early to prepare for fall allergy season, think again. Thanks to changing weather patterns, allergy season is…

ACAAI Responds to Proposed Florida Ban on Vaccine Mandates
Read the full articleACAAI notes with concern Florida’s recent decision to discontinue school vaccine mandates for children.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 4, 2025) - The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) – a professional medical organization representing more than 6,000 allergists/immunologists, allied health professionals, and the…

Fall Allergy Symptoms Are Similar to Spring and Summer – and Can Hit as Hard
Read the full articleSome people suffer from seasonal allergies much of the year – with perhaps a break in the winter if they… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 28, 2025) – If you’re wondering why your spring allergy symptoms never went away, it’s possible you are suffering from spring…

Can allergies cause headaches?
Read the full articleYour sinuses are in your forehead, your cheeks, behind your eyes. That's why people feel that headache will be more… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: Yes, allergies can absolutely cause headaches, and the main way they do that is via ways of your sinuses. So,…

Claim denials for CPT code 95165 are growing
Read the full articleThese requirements can significantly impact allergy practices that rely on preparing customized, multi-dose vials in advance.… Allergists are seeing a growing number of claim denials for CPT code 95165 - professional services for supervising the preparation and provision of antigens for allergen immunotherapy -…

Know the difference between build-up and dilution of allergy extracts
Read the full articleAll seven MACs have now agreed in writing to cover the build-up phase of allergy extract preparation and administration.… To understand Medicare coverage for allergy immunotherapy, it is important to clarify the distinction between the build-up phase and dilutions of allergy extracts, as well…

Changes are coming to Cigna’s code review policies
Read the full articleThese strategies by payers create administrative burdens that divert allergists' resources to administrative tasks instead of patient care.… Changes are coming to Cigna’s code review policy practices, and these changes will impact allergists. Cigna Healthcare will begin downcoding certain high-level evaluation and management (E/M)…

College seeks clarification on Cigna downcoding pause
Read the full articleWe continue to encourage physicians and medical groups to voice their concerns until Cigna’s the policy is formally withdrawn.… Due to a lack of transparency, medical organizations are unclear if the recently announced CIGNA pause on downcoding applies to California only or to the…

Women in Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and… The Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and leadership. The committee works to provide…

Recent ACAAI leadership decisions
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent meetings. Ratified the decision…

We're defending and empowering allergists
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is the only allergy organization backed by Washington-based experts and consultants whose primary focus is allergy/immunology.… State and federal advocacy have been at the core of the College for more than 50 years. What began with the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma…

The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We… The Allergists' Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We are funding innovative projects that address barriers…

Spotlight on the Program Directors Committee
Read the full articleThe Training Program Directors Committee oversees the College’s SPARK Program, a vital effort to cultivate new physicians for our… The Training Program Directors (TPD) Committee oversees the College’s SPARK Program, a vital effort to cultivate a pipeline of new physicians for our specialty. The…

Insights on the next ACAAI strategic plan
Read the full articleACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares his thoughts on the role of committees in our strategic planning… As the College develops its 2027 – 2029 strategic plan, committee input is vital. ACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares his thoughts on…

Committee voices needed
Read the full articleThe College is developing its next three year strategic plan, which will guide our work from 2027 through 2029.… The College is developing its next three‑year strategic plan, which will guide our work from 2027 through 2029. This plan will serve as a roadmap…

The new era of health AI: what allergists need to know
Read the full articleFor the first time, large scale AI platforms are being built explicitly for health care delivery rather than adapted from… By: Fatima Khan, MD, FACAAI, Chair of AI and Technology Subcommittee The past few months have marked a turning point in the evolution of…

AllergyTalk is now a vodcast
Read the full articleYou’ve heard their voices and trusted their expertise. Now it’s time to see the conversation unfold in the first video… You’ve heard their voices and trusted their expertise. You’ve listened to their professional insights and perspectives. Now it’s time to see the conversation unfold…

PowerPoint slides: Penicillin Allergy Identification and Delabeling for PCPs
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PPTRead the full articleOur downloadable set of PowerPoint slides educates PCPs about low-risk penicillin allergy delabeling in their clinic – and when to… Our downloadable set of PowerPoint slides educates PCPs about low-risk penicillin allergy delabeling in their clinic – and when to refer to an allergist.…

Talking points on penicillin allergy - useful for media interviews
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleIt’s important to know that up to 90% of people aren’t actually allergic to penicillin. Here are some facts you… It’s important to know that up to 90% of people aren’t actually allergic to penicillin. Here are some facts you should know about penicillin allergy.…

Penicillin Toolkit
Read the full articleFind everything you need for penicillin allergy testing, including materials for patients and the media.… As an allergist, you know the facts about penicillin allergy and have information your patients and primary care physicians (PCPs) may not have. This toolkit is designed to help…

College advocates for asthma APM
Read the full articleThe meeting's purpose was to discuss the status of APMs recommended to CMMI by the HHS Physician Focused Payment Model… Last July, the College joined American Medical Association (AMA) President-elect Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, and a few other specialty society physician leaders in a…

Staff
Read the full articleRick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Laurie Novoryta Director of Education Gina Seegers Director of Meetings &… Rick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Laurie Novoryta Director of Education Gina Seegers Director of Meetings & Conventions Gina Steiner Director…

Read about atopic dermatitis and itch this month
Read the full articleIt is a timely topic as most of the USA is dealing with very cold weather and dry conditions, and… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on atopic dermatitis and itch. It is a timely topic as most of…

ACAAI applauds the latest expansion of GME slots
Read the full articleCMS announced the distribution of 400 new federally funded graduate medical education residency positions to hospitals across the country.… In a significant step toward alleviating the nation's growing physician shortage, CMS announced in December the distribution of 400 new federally funded graduate medical education…

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