Patient Resources
Read the full articleAllergy and asthma resources of support.… Videos Get your allergy and asthma questions answered in these informative videos featuring ACAAI allergists. Watch Our Videos Articles and Tips Find out the best ways to manage your allergy and asthma symptoms with our educational and easy-to-read…
ACAAI Roundtable on Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy
Read the full articleProceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people… Proceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people of color than previously recognized,…
Why should I see an allergist for my eczema?
Read the full articleAllergists can not only treat eczema with topical therapies, we can also help identify triggers of your eczema and help… English Transcript Allergist Kelly Maples, MD: Allergists are the perfect type of doctor to treat eczema or atopic dermatitis. Eczema is not just a…
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleExperts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting…
COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Read the full articleFind out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.… Overview Updated June 22, 2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients – those with allergies and especially those suffering…
Controlling Your Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…
Help Your Child or Teenager Control Their Severe Asthma
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…
Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
Read the full articleStudy shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of life NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) released guidelines to help parents introduce peanut products…
El aumento de la frecuencia de comer huevos en el primer año de vida se asocia con menos probabilidades de tener alergia al huevo más adelante
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que los niños que no tuvieron una incorporación de huevo en el primer año tenían más probabilidades de sufrir alergia al huevo a los 6 años NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Desde 2017, los alergólogos y los pediatras recomiendan…
Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
Read the full articleStudy shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 years NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their…
Despite Climate Change, Kids with Asthma in Los Angeles Didn’t Have an Increase in Allergy Diagnoses
Read the full articleStudy showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthma NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that climate change has been partly responsible for longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads, leading to speculation…
Las mujeres embarazadas con etiqueta de alergia a la penicilina deberían evaluar su alergia para reducir la exposición a antibióticos
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que la prueba de alergia a la penicilina durante el embarazo puede ayudar a evitar enfermedades producidas por infecciones en bebés NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Es bien sabido que 9 de cada 10 estadounidenses que creen ser alérgicos…
Pregnant Women with Penicillin Allergy Label Should be Tested to Reduce Antibiotic Exposure
Read the full articleStudy shows penicillin allergy testing during pregnancy may help avoid infant illness from infection NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – It’s well known that 9 of 10 Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin are not allergic. It’s also known that broad…
Mark Corbett es designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleKathleen May fue elegida presidenta electa NUEVA ORLEANS (8 de noviembre de 2021). El alergista Mark Corbett, MD, de Louisville, KY, fue designado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI el 8 de…
Expert tips for managing asthma and allergies during the holidays
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) – What’s in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it’s hard to breathe… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) - What's in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it's hard to breathe while decking the halls? Is…
How to Plan a Holiday Season Free of COVID, Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleA little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021)… A little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021) – Lots of people are…
Better Identification of Sesame in Food Packaging Needed to Avoid Anaphylaxis
Read the full articleStudy shows more than 50% of products did not declare sesame on the label ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2021) – In 2021, the US Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research Act which, among other things, added sesame to the…
AllergyWatch helps you prepare for ABAI CAP cycle
Read the full articleThe print version covers the first 23 articles, plus the online version has summaries and comments for all 35 of the… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read all of the key articles in the…
Negotiating a good offer into a great offer
Read the full articleWhen it comes to physician employment contract negotiations, it’s important that you advocate for yourself.… The College’s Advocacy Council works hard to keep practicing allergists informed about critical socioeconomic and regulatory issues. The Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state…
Help ensure Medicare payments cover the costs of providing care - Join our grassroots efforts!
Read the full articleJoin us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future… Join us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future updates to the Medicare Physician…
College committees are collaborating to create personalized PA letters
Read the full articleWhen developing new PA appeal letters, the Practice Management Committee seeks expertise from various committees under the Science Council.… The College is focused on providing members with practice management resources that address their most pressing needs. The Practice Management Committee leads these efforts and…
Leadership decisions Fall 2024
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting.… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting. Nominated Dr. Bruce Lanser as an…
Establishing mentorship on committees
Read the full articleThe College believes that everyone has something to contribute, whether they are a long-standing member or someone who is still… Joining a new committee can be daunting, especially for someone who has never participated in committee work before. But it doesn’t have to be!…
ACAAI committees that work together can reap big results
Read the full articleDr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects.… Dr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects. What do you think is the biggest benefit of committees that work together on a project? Collaboration as…
Up-to-date food allergy diagnosis and management information
Read the full articleThe College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide, based on the recently published… The College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide. These materials can be very useful for presentations to other medical…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College…
Asthma articles dominate in the July-August issue of AllergyWatch
Read the full articleOf the 24 articles reviewed in this AllergyWatch issue, 12 focus on asthma.… The July-August issue of AllergyWatch is packed with useful articles. In this issue, you’ll find: A summary of a study from the journal Science that introduces the concept of the “mechano-inflammatory cycle,”…
Two insightful webinars coming in November
Read the full articleACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management… ACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management and enhance your knowledge of genetic testing. The Asthma Urgency…
Turning the page – another year of College progress
Read the full articleI share my perspective of the state of the College, where we are headed, and who has – and will… I remember as a child hearing from my parents that time would speed up as I got older. Turns out they were right. It…
An update on the recent Training Program Directors' Meeting
Read the full articleOur fellowship training programs guide the future of our specialty, and this annual meeting is an important way our organizations… I recently had the privilege of attending and presenting at the ACAAI/AAAAI Training Program Directors’ (TPD) Meeting for U.S. allergy-immunology fellowships. College presidents have…
Shoulders to stand on
Read the full articleThe focus will be on community-based research that addresses issues with direct application to patient care.… To say serving as ACAAI President is simultaneously an incredible honor and humbling experience is a definite understatement. I am very grateful for the outpouring of support that…
Planning for the 2023 Annual Meeting and more
Read the full articleWe also are planning an array of social and networking events in addition to terrific scientific and clinical meeting… As the calendar page has turned to September, our thoughts at the College are filled with visions of our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13…
Highlights of another great year for the College
Read the full articleAre you interested in teaching and promoting our specialty more? I am pleased to announce the CAPE program, debuting at… As I close out of my presidential year, it’s my pleasure to look back on some of the highlights of 2023 – another great…
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…
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