What is the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity?
Read the full articleThere's a lot of overlap in symptoms between a food allergy and a food sensitivity; one is a potentially dangerous… English Transcript Allergist Brent T. Griffin, MD: A food allergy is a potentially dangerous reaction to a food. A food sensitivity is signs and…
Allergy and Asthma Do’s and Don’ts for a Great 2024 Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleIf the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to keep them safe from symptom flares in order… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 30, 2024) – Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to make…
Pregnancy and Asthma
Read the full articleManaging your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.… Overview When you’re pregnant, it is particularly important to manage your asthma properly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma affects 4–12 percent of women in their…
HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleHome Allergy Management For Everyone (HOME) is an online tool to educate allergy sufferers on managing indoor allergens.… Use HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy sufferers, allergy…
Diagnosing Allergies in Children
Read the full articleIf you suspect that your child has an allergy, finding its cause can put your son or daughter on the… OverviewWhen your child is sick, you want answers. See an allergist for expert care and relief. Allergies in infants and children are common; in fact, allergy-related disorders are…
Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.… Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United States. Asthma affects more than 24 million people in the…
Testing & Diagnosis
Read the full articleMore than 50 million people in the United States have an allergy of some kind. Take back control of your… Overview About one quarter (25%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, 7.3% have eczema, and 6.2% have a food allergy. More than 20 million adults…
Skin Allergy
Read the full articleBumps, itching, redness and other skin conditions are common, and their cause may not be easily identifiable. A board-certified allergist… OverviewRed, bumpy, itchy skin can be irritating, painful and embarrassing. Rashes can be caused by many things, including exposure to certain plants (poison ivy, for…
Tree Nut
Read the full articleFrom the popular almond, cashew, and walnut to the lesser-known pine nut and lichee nut, tree nuts come in many… OverviewAlong with peanuts and shellfish, tree nuts are one of the food allergens most often linked to anaphylaxis — a serious, rapid-onset allergic reaction that…
Ragweed Allergy
Read the full articleThe pollen from ragweed causes allergy symptoms in many people. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy… Overview While many people regard spring as prime pollen season, one type of pollen wreaks havoc in the late summer and fall. Ragweed pollen usually…
Allergists Answering Questions
Read the full articleVideos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.… Videos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.…
New Guidelines Released for Practitioners Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Read the full articleTwo practice parameters from Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer recommendations for diagnosis, management of anaphylaxis and AD… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2023) — Two new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis…
New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
Read the full articleThe new year is a great time to take stock of how you’re feeling and assess what kind of changes… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2023) – About 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergic conditions. That’s a whole lot of New…
What's the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
Read the full articleWhen people are trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or food problems, we use skin testing and blood… English Transcript Allergist Gerald Lee, MD: When people visit the allergy office, trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or problems to food,…
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
Read the full articleTwo new medically challenging cases show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and after touching… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Flaxseed is an increasingly popular ingredient in baked goods and other food products due to its perceived health benefits.…
Is it safe to get a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy?
Read the full articleThe actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and we should not be concerned about that… English Transcript Allergist Aleena Banerji, MD: The absolute answer is yes. The actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and…
5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleThe pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.… (BPT) - If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season…
ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom: See the news from the Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleHere are the press releases being released in conjunction with the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13, 2023, in… ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom Added November 12, 2023: Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President | En Espanol Late-breaking Abstract Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk…
Gailen Marshall designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología… ANAHEIM, California. (12 de noviembre de 2023). El alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma…
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and… ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 12, 2023) – Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma…
Gold Headed Cane Awards
Read the full articleThe tradition of the Gold Headed Cane originated in 1689 with John Radcliffe, who had a particular interest in… HistoryCanes were commonly carried by English physicians in the 1600s. They contained a cavity for aromatic substances such as rosemary, camphor or Marseilles vinegar to counteract…
2025 MIPS Final Policies
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key changes to the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program for the 2025 performance period.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (Final Rule), which includes policies for the…
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that impact allergy practices.… On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (Final Rule), addressing, among other things: Medicare payments: Overall,…
How to use NPs and PAs in allergy practice
Read the full articleThere is a lot to consider when looking to increase patient access and grow your practice. Working with APCs may… Whether you’re looking to grow your practice, improve patient access or keep up the continuum of care when an allergist in your practice retires,…
The Allergists’ Foundation’s success in 2024
Read the full articleTogether we can grow the program and support projects that make a difference for our specialty, our patients and our… It has been my pleasure to serve as the president of the Allergists’ Foundation this past year, and I would like to take a…
Support the Foundation
Read the full articleGive Directly Your donation supports the Allergists’ Foundation’s mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now… Give Directly Your donation supports the Allergists' Foundation's mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now By giving to The Allergists’…
"Time for an Allergist" Campaign Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: “Do patients and primary care providers know all… About the campaign and how to use the Toolkit Learn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: "Do patients and…
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.…
FDA proposes phenylephrine removal from oral OTC drugs
Read the full articleOnly a final order will affect which products may be marketed. The proposed order is based on effectiveness concerns, not… On Nov. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a proposed order to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient used in OTC…
2025 ICD-10 updates
Read the full articleThese guidelines have been developed to identify the diagnoses that are being reported at the highest level of specificity… HHS provides the following guidelines for coding and reporting updates to ICD-10. They’ve been developed to identify the diagnoses that are being reported at the…
November issue of Annals focuses on COVID-19 and its long-term effects
Read the full articleThe November issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is focused on COVID-19 and its long-term effects.… November has arrived, the elections have passed, fall is in full swing, and so is the respiratory viral season. This issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma…
Advocacy Council Board of Directors
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies elected officials and government agencies, and more.… The Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state and federal elected officials and…
2025 Medicare PFS final rule results in pay cut for allergists
Read the full articleIt’s official: allergists will receive a huge Medicare payment reduction unless Congress acts to prevent these cuts from taking… Late Friday afternoon, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule which announced a 2.83% decrease in the conversion factor – from $33.2875…
Meet the 2024-25 College President
Read the full articleAt the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, James Tracy, DO, FACAAI was installed as the 2024-25 College president.… At the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, James Tracy, DO, FACAAI was installed as the 2024-25 College president. He is a partner with Allergy,…
2024 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting Photo Gallery
Read the full articlePlenary moderators Dr. Kristin C. Sokol (left) and Dr. Colby A. Stone, Jr., present a plaque to Dr. Mariana C.… Plenary moderators Dr. Kristin C. Sokol (left) and Dr. Colby A. Stone, Jr., present a plaque to Dr. Mariana C. Castells, who gave the…
FIT Bowl, 2010-2019
Read the full articleBelow are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2010-2019.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2010-2019. 2010 FIT Bowl #19 ACAAI President: Sami L. Bahna, MD,…
FIT Bowl, 2020-2029
Read the full articleHere are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2020-2029.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2020-2029, as they become available. 2020 FIT Bowl #29 ACAAI President:…
FIT Bowl, 1992-1999
Read the full articleBelow are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 1992-1999.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 1992-1999. 1992 FIT Bowl #1 (Premiere) ACAAI 50th Anniversary ACAAI President:…
FIT Bowl, 2000-2009
Read the full articleBelow are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009. 2000 FIT Bowl #9 ACAAI President: Don Q. Mitchell, MD,…
History
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942.… ACAAI's History The American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942. The American College of Allergists, the precursor organization of our current…
MicroCME: How to Approach the Complex FPIES Patient
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, discusses how to identify and manage complex FPIES.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
Insect Sting and Venom Allergy: Diagnosis, Treatment and Preparedness (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 21, 2024Speaker: David Golden, MDFor most people, insect stings are a short-term annoyance. But for some the venom in a stinging insect can cause an allergic reaction that can range from a mild local…
Top Tips For Employed Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersThis webinar focuses on areas of interest to employed allergists – and to those interested in becoming employed allergists. Topics include:The advantages and disadvantages of being an employed physician.Keys to success for employed allergists:Employment contract and…
2024 Coding Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersThis webinar examines the new ICD-10 and CPT codes for 2024. We discuss new revenue opportunities for allergists as well as the challenges of billing an E&M code with skin testing.Topics include:New E/M…
AllergyTalk Episode 39 - Should We Pay Teenagers to Carry Epinephrine?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Melinda Rathkopf, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
AllergyTalk Episode 41 - A Promising New Treatment for SCID!
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Timothy Chow, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
AllergyTalk Episode 38 - Should Immunotherapy Be Offered For Atopic Dermatitis?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Melinda Rathkopf, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
AllergyTalk Episode 40 - Intranasal Epinephrine For Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Timothy Chow, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color: Improving Care for Our Patients (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on February 20, 2024Speaker: Kelly M. Maples, MDAtopic dermatitis is more common and sometimes more severe in Black/African American people and Hispanic/Latino people, especially children. Because of its unique appearance in skin of color, it…
Moving Towards Equity: Disparities in Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersRecorded on: 2/9/2022In this webinar, our experts address moving the needle towards equitable allergy and asthma care for all patients and practitioners, in all communities – particularly communities of color.Supported by Novartis.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the racial, ethnic…
2025 Coding Update For Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersGet the latest coding information for allergy/immunology. Topics include:ICD-10 updates.E&M complexity add-on code G2211 – and when to use it.2025 telehealth coding and rules.Coding for an E/M visit plus testing…
Marijuana Use & Asthma: Risks and Considerations (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 30, 2025Speaker: Anil Nanda, MD, FACAAIAs cannabis use becomes legal in more states, many people are seeking it out for medical and recreational use. Despite the increasing prevalence of cannabis use, there is limited understanding…
ACAAI 2025 Allergen Extract Mixing Course
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleRegister by March 29, 2025 and get early bird pricing! Early bird price: $299 College members/$399 non-members. After March 29, 2025: $399 members/$499 non-members.NOTE: Only registered participants will be admitted to the 2025 Allergen Extract Mixing Course on May 17…
The Importance of Proactively Addressing and De-labeling Antibiotic Allergy (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 29, 2024Speaker: Kimberly Blumenthal, MD, MSCWith the rise of drug-resistant organisms, proactive evaluation and delabeling of inaccurate antibiotic allergies is a key component of antibiotics stewardship and quality improvement. Unverified penicillin allergies can have…
Food Allergy eYardstick
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Food Allergy eYardstick discusses the latest updates in food allergy treatment options and how to utilize the shared decision making process with patients. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office setting. Price…
Allergy Office: Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $129 for non-membersThese modules provide real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly implemented in your practice. Each module takes about 15 minutes, and the series focuses on allergy practice improvement strategies in six…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline barriers to immune globulin and transplantation and offer solutions.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…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 1: Underdiagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the current evidence of underdiagnosis of PIDD in minority/underserved populations. AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 2: Addressing the Barriers to Diagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline each barrier discussed in PIDD miniseries episode 1 and then offer resources and solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
AllergyTalk Episode 33 - Are We Testing for Hymenoptera Backwards?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…
