Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk of Allergic Reactions for Adults with Peanut Allergy
Read the full articleOral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT) uses a specially formulated toothpaste to deliver allergenic peanut proteins to areas of the oral… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy – introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause less of…
How do I know if what I read online about allergies is true?
Read the full articleBefore you make decisions regarding your own health, please talk to your personal doctor and see if that information applies… English Transcript Allergist David Stukus, MD: I love when patients and families come to me with information they find online. Whether it's social…
Eye Allergy
Read the full articleIf your eyes itch and are red, tearing or burning, you may have eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis), a condition that… OverviewNothing is more irritating than the feeling that there is something in your eye. But if your eyes are red and irritated, and you don’t…
Diagnosing and treating pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read the full articleEosinophilic esophagitis, otherwise known as EoE, is a disease of the esophagus where you get inflammation that leads to what… English Transcript Patient Marko: When I was first experiencing EoE, the symptoms were a hard time swallowing a lot of food. Some specifically: meat,…
A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIf your child has allergies or asthma, they need to be aware of necessary precautions to keep them safe from… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 3, 2023) – Halloween can be a blast for kids of all ages, and it is a holiday anticipated and enjoyed…
Should I use a home testing kit to diagnose a food allergy?
Read the full articleThe challenge with home testing kits is that a lot of them aren't actually testing the proper antibody that we're… English Transcript Allergist Chris Foster, MD: Home testing kits have become really popular recently. We know that foods cause a lot of challenges for…
You Can't Exercise if You Have Asthma – And Other Myths You Should Know
Read the full articleAsthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the… If you have asthma, you may have heard some myths over the years about what it means to have your asthma controlled. But not everything…
Social and Emotional Impacts of Allergic Disease
Read the full articleIf managing the social and emotional impacts of your atopic condition feels stressful and overwhelming, know that you’re not… Life can feel hard in general, so it’s no surprise that allergic diseases such as food allergy, asthma, and atopic dermatitis (commonly called eczema) often…
I'm allergic to pollen: How do I keep pollen out of my house?
Read the full articleKeep the windows of your house closed. Opening the windows of your house for a few hours is not like… English Transcript Allergist J. Allen Meadows, MD: So you're allergic to pollen. What do we want to do to avoid the pollen? Well, the…
Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
Read the full articleACAAI provides the following four tips for getting your child with allergies or asthma off to a smart start this… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2023) – It’s been a hot summer, and it’s possible your kids have spent hours in a pool or lake…
Why should I see an allergist for my asthma?
Read the full articleFor many of our patients, allergens are an important trigger for their asthma. Asthma is one of the allergic… English Transcript Allergist Charles Lane, MD: So, many patients may not know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and the reason for that is…
Autumn is coming: Get ahead of allergy symptoms now
Read the full articleIt's a good idea to see your allergist for an updated, personalized treatment plan that can best help you manage… BPT – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (July 25, 2023) - You probably know what's coming: Along with changing leaves and dropping temps this fall will…
Se acerca el otoño. Adelántese desde ahora a los síntomas de alergia
Read the full articleACAAI le ofrece estos consejos que le ayudarán a prepararse para las alergias de otoño antes de que lleguen.… (BPT) - Probablemente sepa lo que se acerca este otoño: junto con las hojas cambiantes y el descenso de las temperaturas vendrán los resfriados, la…
Gardening with Allergies
Read the full articleWind-borne pollinating plants, including trees, grasses and weeds, are most likely to cause a seasonal allergic reaction.… …
Do You Need An Allergist?
Read the full articleAllergists are specially trained to treat asthma and all types of allergies, including seasonal, food, dust and pet allergies.… …
Allergies and Asthma are Bigger Summer Camp Challenges than Homesickness
Read the full articleFinding the right camp for your child with allergies or asthma can seem daunting, depending on how serious their symptoms… The biggest worry for some kids as they head off to summer camp is whether their IPad will get a connection in the North…
Double Duty Spring Cleaning: Keep Healthy and Tidy
Read the full articleAllergy season can last all year for those sensitive to indoor allergens, but it can worsen in the spring when… Spring cleaning can be more than a daunting chore for those with allergies and asthma. Dust, pet hair and cleaning supplies can leave you…
What does asthma have to do with your allergies? Probably a lot.
Read the full articleWhile the two may not seem related, studies show about two-thirds or more of those with asthma also have an… People who have allergies often also have asthma. And people with asthma often have allergies. While the two may not seem related, studies show…
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.…
Before School Starts, Train all the Brains for Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleAn allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act… You may have been thinking through your child’s back-to-school allergy plan since school let out last spring. But unless all the people your child…
The College is keeping busy this spring and summer
Read the full articleThe new Community Allergist Partnership in Education (CAPE) Program, to be launched at our Annual Meeting in Anaheim, will help… This season of “not quite winter, not quite spring” in much of the country brings with it the arrival of seasonal pollen. But this…
Get 2025 coding books at discounted prices
Read the full articleWe’ve partnered with OPTUM360 for special discounted pricing on some of the most popular 2025 coding books.… The Advocacy Council understands that all of your practice costs are increasing. As in the past, we’ve partnered with OPTUM360 for special discounted pricing on some of…
October is Eczema Awareness Month
Read the full articleOctober is Eczema Awareness Month! Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you can share with patients.… October is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you…
New College campaign raises awareness of type 2 inflammation
Read the full articleThis project raises awareness among PCPs about type 2 inflammation and the allergic conditions related to this type of immune… The College has launched a project to raise awareness among primary care practitioners about type 2 inflammation and the allergic conditions related to this…
An opportunity to improve your 2023 MIPS score!
Read the full articleCMS is providing another opportunity to submit a 2023 MIPS EUC hardship exception due to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack earlier… CMS is providing another opportunity to submit a 2023 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) hardship exception due to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack earlier…
2024 update - Safe Steroid Use Self-Assessment
Read the full articleThis program focuses on best practices for steroid use and is approved by ABAI for both MOC Patient Safety and… The College’s Safe Steroid Use Self-Assessment has been updated! This popular program focuses on current best practices for steroid use and is approved by…
Research Funding Opportunity - a new initiative to support collaborative practice-based translational research
Read the full articleWe’re launching a new initiative to support collaborative practice-based translational research. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1!… We’re launching a new initiative to support collaborative practice-based translational research. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1!…
2024 - FTC and Congress take action against PBMs for price gouging
Read the full articleThe FTC issued an interim staff report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) as it prepares a lawsuit against the three… The Federal Trade Commission issued an interim staff report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) as it prepares a lawsuit against the three largest PBMs.…
Improve patient quality of care and get paid for it
Read the full articleCMS encourages physicians to incorporate SDOH risk assessment into your practices – and now they are paying you to do… How often do you get a chance to improve the quality of care for your patients and get paid for it? Screening for Social…
About Us
Read the full articleOur Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the… Our Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of…
Senate committee proposes plan to reduce physician workforce shortages
Read the full articleA bipartisan group of members of the Senate Finance Committee released a proposal to increase Medicare Graduate Medical Education… A bipartisan group of members of the Senate Finance Committee released a proposal to increase Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots. In addition to increasing…
Early success on the Time for an Allergist campaign
Read the full articleMeanwhile, I want to give you a brief update on the “Time for an Allergist” campaign that we recently… Fall has officially set in around the country, and as we all remember from our school years, it’s a great time for fresh activities and…
The College will continue to innovate, diversify and expand
Read the full articleThe College’s virtual 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting wrapped up yesterday, and I am thrilled that it was a such big success. I know we all missed seeing each other in person, but the virtual meeting’s education, networking and special events were an…
What challenges face independent medical practices?
Read the full articleThe hearing featured discussions about the many burdens that make it more difficult for independent practices to remain open and… The House Ways and Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee held a hearing titled “The Collapse of Private Practice: Examining the Challenges Facing Independent Medicine.” It…
Spark Program Winners
Read the full article2024 Winners Justin D. Baker, 3rd Year Student, Morehouse School of Medicine Sushmitha Boppana, MD, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Sydney… 2024 Winners Justin D. Baker, 3rd Year Student, Morehouse School of MedicineSushmitha Boppana, MD, Cleveland Clinic Akron GeneralSydney Butler, MD,Children's National Hospital Pediatric Residency ProgramAmber…
2024 Texting Guidance Update
Read the full articleAllergists, particularly those practicing in a hospital setting, should familiarize themselves with this updated guidance.… Health care providers in hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) can now text patient orders to other members of a patient’s care team or into a patient’s electronic health…
Three generations of allergists
Read the full articleAs the College celebrates its 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate the people who helped shape the organization. In examining… As the College celebrates its 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate the people who helped shape the organization. In examining some of those who were…
Upcoming local, state or regional medical society meetings
Read the full articleAttend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include...… Attend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include: Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (TSAAI) Annual Meeting- Friday, Aug. 9 - Sunday, Aug. 1, 2024 Toledo Allergy…
Register for Annual Meeting workshops before they sell out
Read the full articleWhen you register for the 2024 Annual Meeting, Oct. 24-28 in Boston, be sure to include one or more of… The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is well known for its outstanding plenary sessions, engaging concurrent sessions, fun-filled social events – and its top tier…
