Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Read the full articleSUPPORTED BY Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for… SUPPORTED BYPeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for children ages 4 to 17 years…
Is it true children younger than 3 shouldn't be tested for food allergies?
Read the full articleThe only reason you would test an infant is they've had a possible reaction to a food, and to confirm… Allergist Jay Lieberman, MD: You can test a child literally at any age for allergies. So for food allergies, what we do not recommend…
New JAMA Study Highlights Asthma Data Presented at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleBOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on… BOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on data showing that Combination ICS-SABA…
Patient Support Organizations
Read the full articleOrganizations supporting patients with asthma and allergies.… Allergy & Asthma Network Allergy & Asthma Network is a leading nonprofit patient outreach, education, advocacy and research organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions. Its patient-centered network unites individuals, families, caregivers, health professionals, industry…
Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care from Wildfire Risks to Lungs
Read the full articleWhen wildfire smoke spreads, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke… Wildfires are an annual risk to people in many different parts of the United States. When smoke spreads across large portions of the country,…
New Year's Resolutions? No Thanks! Tips on Controlling Allergies and Asthma? Yes, Please
Read the full articleThe new year is the perfect time to assess where you are with your symptoms and where you need to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Feeling like there are too many things on your checklist for the new year? If you have allergies…
What is exercise-induced asthma? How does it appear?
Read the full articleSymptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or chest pain can present during or shortly after completing… Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, used to be termed exercise-induced asthma, but what's important to know is that you can experience EIB…
El tratamiento de la anafilaxia sigue siendo confuso para los pacientes, los cuidadores y el personal de emergencias
Read the full articleLa anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser fatales, resulta… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser…
Quemar incienso puede suponer riesgos para la salud de las personas con alergias y asma
Read the full articlePara las personas con alergias y asma, los problemas de salud derivados de la quema de incienso pueden suponer un… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – En muchas culturas, es común quemar incienso para prácticas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales…
Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleHealth problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and children with allergies and asthma.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.…
Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those…
Why should I always carry my epinephrine auto injector?
Read the full articleA lot of people don't want to carry their auto injectors for various reasons. Find out why it's important that… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: When you have a food allergy, likely your doctor has probably recommended you carry an epinephrine auto injector and then…
Holiday Humbug Because of Allergies?
Read the full articleHere are some tips from ACAAI on how you can enjoy winter weather and the holidays with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2024) (BPT) - The magic of a snowy winter's day and the joy of savoring holiday meals with friends and family…
¿Molestias en temporada festiva a causa de las alergias?
Read the full articleEstos son algunos consejos de ACAAI para disfrutar del clima invernal y la temporada festiva, a pesar de las alergias… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2024) (BPT) - La magia de un día nevado de invierno y la alegría de saborear las comidas…
New Guidelines for Insurers Help Patients Receive Necessary Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment
Read the full articleAll procedures covered by the three codes are medically necessary for patients suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, or atopic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2024) – Newly-published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &…
What are the symptom differences between the cold, flu and allergies?
Read the full articleAllergies tend to have sneezing, and allergies usually do not have a fever. So if you have a fever, it's… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell H. Grayson, MD: It can be very difficult to determine the difference between a cold, flu and allergies. However, one…
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… …
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleWith the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase… …
James Tracy Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma &… BOSTON (OCT. 27, 2024) – Allergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Membership Benefits
Read the full articleDiscover all that the College offers! Join your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to unlock opportunities and benefits found nowhere else: The chance to be active in a prestigious specialty association concerned with the unique needs and goals of…
Relative Value Unit (RVU) Toolkit
Read the full articleFind out what RVUs are and why they’re important to both employed allergists and practice owners. Get RVUs for common… The 101 RVUs - or Relative Value Units - remain an enigma for many allergists. This toolkit aims to fix that! We’ll explain what…
Read about FPIES in December issue of Annals
Read the full articleDecember's Annals issue focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review articles.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) - from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review…
2025 Annual Meeting On Demand is here
Read the full articleIf you attended the meeting in Orlando or participated in the Livestream Program, you get complimentary access to the On… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! If you attended the meeting in Orlando or participated in the Livestream…
ACAAI Policies
Read the full articleAntitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of… Antitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of Hearings Related to Ethical…
Submit your 2026 Annual Meeting session proposal
Read the full articleWe’re looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.… We're looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.…
Great interview questions for allergy staff
Read the full articleHiring the right employees can mean the difference between a patient-friendly, well-run allergy practice and a dysfunctional one. How do you find team members with the right mix of skills to provide excellent patient care, efficiently complete work tasks and identify new…
2026 MIPS Final Policies
Read the full articleCMS has finalized its proposal to maintain the 75-point performance threshold through the 2028 performance period.… On Nov. 5, CMS published the 2026 final rule, including updates to the Quality Payment Program (“QPP”). The College submitted comments on the corresponding proposed rule on Sept.…
Meet the new College president
Read the full articleCollaboration is a key goal during Dr. Zachary’s service as ACAAI President. She will continue important College initiatives.… At the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Cherie Y. Zachary, MD, FACAAI was installed as the 2025-26 College president. “It is an honor to…
Shaping the future of The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleSince 2021, our Community Grant Program has funded 31 projects (totaling nearly half a million dollars in grant funding).… It is an honor to have been selected to serve as president of The Allergists’ Foundation by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. I look forward…
Spark Program Winners
Read the full article2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MD Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program Nana Adofo-Ansong, MD SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital… 2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MD Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program Nana Adofo-Ansong, MD SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Kiana Banafshay, MD Kaiser Permanente…
Gold Headed Cane Award Recipients
Read the full article2024 Luz S. Fonacier MD, FACAAI 2023 Gary N. Gross MD, FACAAI 2022 James L. Sublett MD, FACAAI 2021 Jay M. Portnoy MD, FACAAI 2020 Stanley M. Fineman MD, MBA, FACAAI 2019 Dana V. Wallace MD, FACAAI 2018 Sami L. Bahna…
Past Presidents
Read the full articleJames M. Tracy, DO 2024-2025 ACAAI Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI… James M. Tracy, DO 2024-2025 ACAAI Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022…
Learn more about AI, anaphylaxis, food allergies and more
Read the full articleIn the November/December issue are several articles about the use of AI for allergy patients, three articles about anaphylaxis, and… AllergyWatch reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to serve up the information you need quickly. Read the latest…
E/M Coding Based on Medical Decision Making (MDM)
Read the full articleAlthough you should still perform a medically appropriate history and/or physical exam, it/they do not determine the level of… Revised rules for reporting outpatient office evaluation and management (E/M) services took effect in January of 2020. E/M outpatient visit code numbers are now: 99202-99205:…
Board of Regents
Read the full articleThe Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. *… The Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. * denotes Executive Committee member Cherie…
New eYardstick explores management of ISM and MCAS
Read the full articleGet expert opinions and guidance on management of indolent mastocytosis and mast cell activation syndrome and the role of hereditary… …
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 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando delivers excellence
Read the full articleWith this year’s theme of “Podium to Practice®- Inspiring Vision,” nearly 2,200 health care providers attended in person in… Attendees who traveled to Orlando for the College’s 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting were rewarded with a truly excellent onsite experience, and Livestream attendees were engaged…
