Need for Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleThere has been a more than 50% increase in the need for professional psychology services due to increased anxiety.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – With the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase in…
Aumenta la necesidad de derivaciones psicológicas para niños con alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleEstudio muestra aumento de más del 50% en 2023 en comparación con los cuatro años anteriores… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Con el aumento de la incidencia de alergias alimentarias en los niños en la última década, ha habido un aumento correspondiente en…
Penicillin Allergy Delabeling in Syphilis Patients Assists in Furthering Treatment
Read the full articleAbout 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As…
La eliminación del etiquetado de la alergia a la penicilina en pacientes con sífilis ayuda a avanzar en el tratamiento
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de…
Según un nuevo estudio, el rechazo a las vacunas es menor entre las minorías
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que los pacientes que se identifican como no blancos tenían menos probabilidades de mostrar desconfianza en… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Durante la pandemia de COVID, los medios informaron ampliamente que los pacientes negros tenían más probabilidades que los…
Study: Parents’ Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis May Influence Child’s Diet
Read the full articleA new study showed that elimination diets in the case of AD only mildly improved AD lesions in one-third of… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heightened risk…
Estudio: La comprensión de los padres sobre la dermatitis atópica puede influir en la dieta del niño
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que las dietas de eliminación en el caso de la DA solo mejoraron levemente las lesiones… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Los padres de niños con dermatitis atópica (DA, también llamada eczema) saben que la condición alérgica puede significar…
Risk of Developing EoE High When Other Allergic Conditions Factored In
Read the full articleA new study investigated the probability of patients with certain atopic (allergic) conditions developing EoE.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of swallowing difficulties in children and adults. It affects about…
El riesgo de desarrollar esofagitis eosinofílica es alto cuando se incluyen otras afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales causas de… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales…
Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-Covid
Read the full articleA new study showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how…
Un estudio muestra que las tasas de sensibilización a los alérgenos exteriores en Chicago aumentaron después del COVID-19
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que, en Chicago, ha habido un aumento significativo en la sensibilización al polen y al moho… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La gente ha escuchado durante años que el cambio climático está teniendo un impacto significativo en los patrones…
Innovations in Community Grant Projects Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThis year, six grantees will present their work at the ACAAI National Scientific Meeting in Boston.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began funding innovative projects that address…
Las innovaciones en los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias abordan las barreras en la atención de las alergias y el asma
Read the full articleEste año, seis beneficiarios presentarán su trabajo en la Reunión Científica Nacional del ACAAI en Boston.… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – A partir de 2021, The Allergists' Foundation, el brazo filantrópico del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología, comenzó a financiar proyectos…
James Tracy es nombrado presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del ACAAI.… BOSTON (27 de octubre de 2024) – El alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de…
New ACAAI Position Paper Examines Safety of Receiving Live Vaccines While on Dupilumab
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) addresses the safety of…
What do parents of school children with allergies and asthma need to think about?
Read the full articleFor a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting back to school, a parent needs to make sure… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: So for a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting into school, the parent needs to…
What does a new student with food allergies heading to college need to know?
Read the full articleIt's very important for the adolescent to really take control of the management of their allergy by themselves for the… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: They need to, number one, be aware of their foods that might cause a problem for them. They…
Your Two-Week Timeline to Start Fall Allergy Medication Begins Now
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you suffer from fall allergies, you…
Esofagitis eosinofilica
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Con El Respaldo de: Resumen La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE) es un trastorno del esófago, el tubo que conecta la boca con el estómago. Se reconoce cada vez más que la…
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Supported by:Overview Eosinophilic Esophagitis (known as EoE) is a disorder of the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. EoE is increasingly recognized as a major cause…
Find an Allergist, Find Relief presentation
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PPTRead the full articleUse this patient-friendly slide show on your practice website or offer to do a virtual presentation for members of the community… Use this patient-friendly slide show on your practice website or offer to do a virtual presentation for members of the community through your healthcare network.…
Supercharge asthma and allergy awareness in your community
Read the full articleNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is your opportunity to amplify awareness of allergic conditions.… National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is your opportunity to amplify awareness of allergic conditions. The month of May is dedicated to spreading the word about asthma and allergies.…
Empowering our leaders
Read the full articleThe College hosted two events in Chicago this month where we invited our leaders and upcoming leaders to engage in… The College hosted two events in Chicago this month where we invited our current and upcoming leaders to engage in facilitated training, group activities…
New issue of AllergyWatch prepares you for ABAI CAP cycle
Read the full articleThe current issue of AllergyWatch covers all the key articles in this CAP cycle in a concise and efficient… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? The current issue of AllergyWatch covers all the key articles in this CAP cycle…
Spring and spring allergies are here: Put the spotlight on you
Read the full articleThis is a great time of year to share your expertise with your community – through special events or media… Spring is here, bringing allergic conditions to the spotlight. With so much attention focused on asthma and allergies, this is a great time to…
The Great Raft Debates 2011 - 2016
Read the full articleThese were certainly the most concise and to-the-point lectures ever given at a College meeting. The raft debates went on… The Great Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Raft Debate 2011 After Antihistamines, What's Best for Next In-Line Treatment? Boston, MA Moderators: William K. Dolen, MD and…
Advocacy Summit Premieres
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – during World Asthma Day – on Capitol… 2026 Advocacy Summit The College’s first Advocacy Summit was held in Chicago, March 13-14, 2026. Modeled after the College’s Leadership Summit, attendees honed their…
Register now: College webinar Immunotherapy Coding Essentials on April 21, 7 pm CT
Read the full articleImmunotherapy is a foundation of every allergy practice, but coding correctly for all the different kinds of immunotherapy can be… Immunotherapy is a foundation of every allergy practice, but coding correctly for all the different kinds of immunotherapy can be confusing.…
Apply for leadership positions
Read the full articleFellows: ACAAI is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. Applications are due Feb. 23.… ACAAI Fellows: The College is seeking visionaries to apply for leadership positions. If you have served on ACAAI committees or substantially contributed to other College…
Reimbursement challenges for allergy/immunotherapy services remain a problem
Read the full articleACAAI’s Advocacy Council has made addressing these issues a top priority through our Payer Education Campaign and related initiatives… We continue to hear from many members about significant reimbursement challenges with national insurance companies for allergy immunotherapy services, particularly CPT codes 95165 (professional services…
You are part of the College community
Read the full articleThe sense of community and the opportunities for training and leadership are aspects that make College membership valuable – personally… Back in 1990 when I joined the College, I didn’t have an inkling that someday I would lead ACAAI as its president. I became…
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…
The Great Raft Debates 2004 - 2010
Read the full articleThe competition between speakers was fierce. They spoke passionately about their assigned topic. At times there was even salty… The Raft Debates (2004-2016) The first College raft debate was held at the 2004 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston. For many years, the College…
Biologics Toolkit
Read the full articleGet the clinical and practice resources you need to use biologics effectively in your practice.… Biologics can make a major difference in your patients’ outcomes, but using and managing them in your practice can be challenging. This toolkit provides the clinical resources to help…
Risk and Compliance Toolkit
Read the full articleKeep your practice in compliance with federal regulations, reduce risk, and create a culture of safety.… Allergy practices are required to comply with a host of federal regulations, including Office of Inspector General (OIG) requirements, HIPAA regulations, Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) laws, labor…
2026 HIPAA updates
Read the full articleThis update provides members with a high-level overview with specific considerations for allergy and immunology practices.… HIPAA’s federal standards continue to determine when and how health care providers, including allergists, immunologists, asthma specialists, and their business associates, may store, transmit, use, and disclose individuals’…
Virtual direct supervision permanent for Medicare
Read the full articleGood news for allergy practices: virtual direct supervision is now permanent under Medicare for many allergy services.… Good news for allergy practices: virtual direct supervision is now permanent under Medicare for many allergy services. As announced in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final…
College Super Delegate Job Description
Read the full articleCollege-appointed Super Delegates serve as the conduit between delegates, regional societies and the HOD leadership.… College-appointed Super Delegates serve as the conduit between delegates, regional societies and the HOD leadership. They facilitate the communication of important issues and concerns amongst these key stakeholders. Super…
Fellow-in-Training
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. … The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. Apply Now Who We AreThe…
FIT Scholarships
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology invites Fellows-in-Training in accredited training programs in North America to submit an application for a scholarship to attend its 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 12-16, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. It is anticipated that more…
