Allergies and Asthma on Vacation
Read the full articlePreparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We have the… Things to Do Before You Go Preparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We…
What are the different inhalers used for - quick relief vs controller?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD: The medicine that you're going to take if you can't breathe very well is called a quick…
Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot
Read the full articleAsthma and Allergy Awareness Month is the ideal time to get word out on the different types of asthma, as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (APRIL 17, 2024) – If you don’t have asthma, you may think all types of asthma look and act the same. You’d be…
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…
Can my child with asthma play in school sports?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell Grayson, MD: Your child with asthma can absolutely participate in school sports. The important thing is to make sure that…
Make Summer Camp Plans Now for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIt takes a lot of preparation to get a child out the door to camp, so parents are already laying… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2024) – If you have fond memories of days spent at summer camp when you were a kid, you probably weren’t…
What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria? How do I know if I suffer from it?
Read the full articleChronic spontaneous urticaria, or hives, is a condition where people will have itching, sometimes pain, and sometimes body part… English Transcript Allergist Curtis Hedberg, MD: CSU, otherwise known as chronic spontaneous urticaria, or for most of us, we know it as hives, is a…
I'm allergic to my pet but don't want to get rid of them, what should I do?
Read the full articleMost people really don't want to get rid of their pets, and even when they do many of their friends… English Transcript Allergist James Tracy, DO: Many people are often told by their their caregivers that if you're allergic to cats or dogs which…
Is postnasal drip related to allergies?
Read the full articleThere are several different medications that can be used to treat postnasal drip, which is a very annoying symptom.… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: It's not always allergic, believe it or not. Some patients have postnasal drip and they've been treated with allergy…
El ABC del asma
Read the full article¿Qué es el asma? ¿Cómo se trata? Entérese aquí.… Supported by: ¿Qué es el asma? La estrella del fútbol David Beckham. La actriz Jessica Alba. El cantante Billy Joel. ¿Qué tienen en común estos famosos? Todos tienen asma, una enfermedad crónica que provoca la inflamación…
Español
Read the full articleInformación acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y… Información acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. Información fundamental acerca de…
Síntomas del asma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to an allergen, irritants in the air, or extreme weather conditions.… Supported by: Resumen Se calcula que en Estados Unidos el asma afecta a unos 24 millones de personas, muchas de las cuales pueden no ser conscientes de…
El asma en los niños
Read the full articleEl asma es una enfermedad común que afecta a 6 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos, según los Centros… Resumen El asma es una enfermedad común que afecta a 20 milliones de adultos y 4.6 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos, según los…
News
Read the full articleKeeping you up to date with the latest allergy and asthma information.… Slides #1About one quarter (25.7%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, while nearly 1 in 5 children (18.9%) have a seasonal allergy.Slides #2Allergic diseases, which include asthma, are the fifth most prevalent…
Asthma Facts
Read the full article8.3% of Americans have asthma.… Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath.7.7% of Americans have asthma. Of these roughly 24.9 million, 20.2 million are adults and 4.6 million are children.1Asthma prevalence is…
Insect Sting Allergies
Read the full articleStings from five insects - honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants - are known to cause allergic reactions… OverviewIt’s more common to fear an insect sting than to actually be allergic to one. An allergist is an expert who can explain the difference between an…
Occupational Asthma
Read the full articleIf you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.… OverviewPeople with this condition usually work around chemical fumes, dust or other irritants in the air. If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma that has another cause, it can be…
Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Read the full articleUnderstanding how all the allergic responses are interconnected is crucial for effectively managing and improving the overall quality of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 15, 2024) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you already know that you tend to feel miserable once pollen season descends. But…
Stay ahead of allergies with these 7 expert tips
Read the full articleFor many people, mid-February, around Valentine’s Day, is the ideal time to start your allergy medication routine.… (BPT) - Winter may not be over, but now is the time to prepare for spring allergies. As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air,…
Adelántese a las alergias con estos 7 consejos de expertos
Read the full articleA mediados de febrero, cerca del Día de San Valentín, es el momento ideal para comenzar su rutina de medicamentos… (BPT) - Aunque el invierno no haya terminado, ahora es el momento de prepararse para las alergias primaverales. A medida que aumentan las temperaturas, el…
Do patients and primary care providers know all the ways you can help?
Read the full articleCheck out our campaign to help educate PCPs as well as current and new patients about all the conditions you treat. Get inspired. Get connected. Get referrals. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has been working tirelessly on your behalf to help…
The January issue of Annals focuses on biologics and asthma
Read the full articleMust-reads include a new Food Allergy Yardstick, as well as guidance on the use of CPT codes for allergen… Happy New Year! As the new year begins, it is a great time to peruse another issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Must-reads…
Support for every stage of your career
Read the full articleThe College also offers support for every stage of an allergist/immunologist’s career – from early days as a FIT through… ACAAI members have come to rely on the College for our outstanding educational opportunities and practice management resources. But we also offer support for…
ACAAI practice manager membership
Read the full articleIs your practice manager/administrator a member of the College? If not, you’re missing an opportunity to elevate your practice –… Is your practice manager/administrator a member of the College? If not, you’re missing a golden opportunity to elevate your practice – for free! The…
The 2024 Practice Management Program is on demand
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Program is full of important updates to help you run your allergy practice efficiently and effectively.… The 2024 Practice Management Program (PMP) is on demand! It is full of important updates to help you run your allergy practice efficiently and effectively.…
Looking ahead - ACAAI Advocacy Council 2025 priorities
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council has been fighting hard to ensure allergists' voices are heard on the issues that affect allergy practices… ACAAI’s Advocacy Council has been fighting hard to ensure the voices of allergists are heard in Washington, DC. With a new incoming presidential administration…
2025 RVUs for allergy/immunology
Read the full articleCMS has released the 2025 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide.… CMS has released the 2025 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide. RVUs, which form the backbone of…
2024 - a pivotal point for health care sector cybersecurity reform
Read the full articleAn OCR proposed rule updating the HIPAA Security Rule is expected soon. Will the Trump administration embrace it or seek… This year, federal policymakers have taken an increased interest in cybersecurity in the wake of the devastating cyberattack on Change Healthcare in March and…
Nov-Dec AllergyWatch issue features biomarkers and more
Read the full articleThe November/December issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you… The November/December issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you need. In this issue, you’ll find: A…
How are allergists using artificial intelligence?
Read the full articleGenerative AI continues to expand at a rapid pace and more clinicians will encounter AI in some capacity in their… Artificial intelligence (AI) applications and tools are seemingly everywhere! How are allergists using AI, and what are their concerns? To get answers, the Telehealth…
Promote your practice this winter
Read the full articleAllergic conditions don’t stop during winter – now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services as… Allergic conditions don’t stop during winter – now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services as an allergist. The College…
When should you send a patient to collections?
Read the full articlePrevious practice excellence articles from the College have addressed collecting payment at the time of service and the importance of improving customer service in financial interactions with patients. And upcoming educational modules will delve into patient financial counseling and how to implement a credit…
How allergists can use artificial intelligence
Read the full articleHow can allergists use these tools right now, without spending time or money? And what AI tools are currently… Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days; you can’t go far without hearing about ChatGPT and Bard and how folks are using these tools creatively…
Your ACAAI state delegates are hard at work
Read the full articleThrough the HOD, the Advocacy Council becomes aware of the problems you’re facing in your practices every day… The College’s House of Delegates has been busy in 2024! The HOD is an integral part of our local, state, and regional societies. Delegates serve as…
Practice Management
Read the full articleOur goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business… Our goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business policies and procedures, coding support,…
Honor Roll
Read the full articleWe are thankful for the generosity of our donors, including those who have reached one of our club levels! Their… We are thankful for the generosity of our donors, including those who have reached one of our club levels! Their support makes it possible for…
Help patients understand their conditions
Read the full articleThe College’s series of “Advice From Your Allergist” brochures provide information for patients as a helpful way to reinforce what you’ve discussed so they can better understand their conditions. Each one contains information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Download this handy…
2024 Annual Meeting On Demand
Read the full articleOn Demand access to the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you attended for another look.…
The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Recipients
Read the full article2024 Community Grant Recipients The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program inspires practicing allergists to develop creative solutions for challenges related to allergy care within their communities. Below are seven outstanding projects that have been selected for funding in 2024 along with updates from some…
2024 Advocacy in Action
Read the full articleAbsent Congressional action, physicians will face payment reductions from two policies that Congress must address through legislation.… As we near the end of 2024, the Advocacy Council is once again deeply engaged in the legislative fight to urge Congress to prevent devastating cuts to…
MicroCME: Baked Milk/Egg OIT - What Do We Know and What We Need to Learn
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Aikaterini Anagnostou, discusses the risks and benefits of baked milk/egg OIT...AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Andrew Alexis, discusses the use of JAK inhibitors in atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Gary Gross, discusses updates in coding.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: Impact of Climate Change on Aeroallergen, Pollen and Mold Count
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 29 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jeffrey Demain, discusses the impact of climate change on aeroallergen, pollen and mold count.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Update in Clinical Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 34 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jennifer Heimall, provides an update from the literature on clinical immunology.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Topical Medications - Which Ones and How
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Derek Chu, discusses topical therapies for atopic dermatitis..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Novel Routes of Epinephrine
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 31 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Golden, discusses novel routes of epinephrine.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: How to Use Thresholds to Inform Individualized Patient Management
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Douglas Mack, discusses how to use thresholds to inform patient management.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: ICS/LABA and now ICS/SABA . . . What's SMART?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Alan Baptist, discusses when to appropriately treat patients with ICS+SABA and ICS+LABA.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: What We Know about Long COVID
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Purvi Parikh, discusses what we know about long COVID.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Cannabis and The Allergist
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Anil Nanda, discusses issues surrounding cannabis in the allergy practice.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Evolution in Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Golden, discusses potential changes in the therapeutic options and future management of anaphylaxis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: How to Manage the Complex EGID Patient - Is It All About the Eosinophils?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Seema Aceves, discusses the management of complex EGID patients..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Biologics in Pediatric Patients
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 10 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Eric Schauberger, discusses the use of biologics in pediatric populations.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: The Important Role of Community Allergists as Educators
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 15 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Kathleen May, discusses the important role of community allergists as educators.This presentation is taken from the Community Allergists Partnership in Education (CAPE) program. Learn more here..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy…
MicroCME: Chronic Cough
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 28 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mandel Sher, discusses diagnostic algorithms for chronic cough and treatment options.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Secondary Immunodeficiency Due to Systemic Steroids
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Syed Mustafa, discusses secondary immunodeficiency due to systemic steroids.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Drug Desensitization: Who, When and How
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mariana Castells, discusses drug desensitization.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: Managing Type 3 Angioedema
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 27 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Marc Riedl, discusses how to manage type 3 angioedema..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Currently Available Options for Treatment for Refractory Disease
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Khan, discusses currently available options for treatment for refractory disease.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
