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…
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…
Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
Read the full articleA partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, comenzó a financiar proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias que abordan los desafíos a… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, la rama filantrópica del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThese projects have the potential to make an important difference to improve the care for allergy and asthma in every… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began…
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa abundancia de idiomas hablados en Estados Unidos puede suponer un obstáculo para que algunos pacientes con alergia y asma… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Alrededor del 20 % de la población estadounidense habla un idioma distinto del inglés cuando está en casa.…
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleThe abundance of languages spoken in the United States can pose barriers for some allergy and asthma patients to receive… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – About 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance…
Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
Read the full articleHuracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas pueden provocar un aumento en el crecimiento de moho en casas y residencias.… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los fenómenos meteorológicos severos, como huracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas, han aumentado en los últimos años y se prevé que…
Eliminating Mold After Natural Disasters is Vital for Those with Mold Allergy
Read the full articleHurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation can prompt a surge in growth of mold throughout houses and residences.… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation have increased in recent years and are projected to become more frequent.…
Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
Read the full articleSe estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Se estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años.…
New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
Read the full articleThe cause of food allergies is unknown, although researchers and food allergy experts have ruled out some common theories of… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – It’s estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children under age 18. The cause of…
La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – La linaza es un ingrediente cada vez más popular en productos horneados y otros productos alimenticios debido…
Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que los niños que tienen un seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar alergias alimentarias que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – Algunos niños superan una alergia alimentaria con el tiempo, pero no se comprende bien cómo sucede esto.…
Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
Read the full articleA new study shows that children with private insurance are more likely to outgrow food allergies than children who use… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Some children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being…
Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
Read the full articleEntre las personas que tenían AD, el 72 % informó haber tenido síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) - Las personas que tienen dermatitis atópica (AD), comúnmente conocida como eccema, tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener…
Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
Read the full articleAmong people who suffered with AD, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – People who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of developing depression and anxiety,…
¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
Read the full articleEn un nuevo estudio, ChatGPT que valorara diez mitos comunes sobre las alergias, y juzgó su exactitud correctamente el 91… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los modelos de lenguaje de inteligencia artificial como ChatGPT se utilizan cada vez más en muchas profesiones diferentes,…
How Accurate was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
Read the full articleIn a new study, ChatGPT was asked to rate 10 common allergy myths, and it judged their accuracy correctly 91%… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used in many different professions, and medicine is not…
Product Theaters, Saturday, Nov. 8
Read the full articleAll Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 25-minute and 85-minute product theaters that will be presented in the… All Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 25-minute and 85-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit hall in West…
CMS lifts temporary claims hold after series of confusing updates
Read the full articlePractices in areas with a work Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI) factor less than 1.0 will have lower Medicare… On Oct. 1, CMS announced a temporary payment hold for certain claims. After a series of vague and confusing updates from the agency, an Oct.…
Spotlight on the AI and Technology Subcommittee
Read the full articleThe College has established a new AI and Technology Subcommittee to keep members informed about emerging technologies.… As the use of augmented intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly more common for allergy and asthma practices, the College has established a new AI and Technology Subcommittee to…
Planning for the 2026 Annual Meeting begins in Orlando
Read the full articleStart brainstorming session proposals related to your expertise and to the 2026 theme: Podium to Practice: Building Bridges for the… The 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando next month will deliver cutting-edge insights and highlight the latest developments in allergy and immunology. For committees,…
Insights on submitting session proposals for the ACAAI Annual Meeting
Read the full articleACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips regarding session proposals for the ACAAI Annual Meeting.… ACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips regarding session proposals for the ACAAI Annual Meeting. What role can the College’s committees play in…
Leadership decisions Fall 2025
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at its recent meeting.… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at its recent meeting. Approved the appointment of the following Advocacy Council…
2024 allergist compensation keeps pace with inflation
Read the full articleGet MGMA 2024 compensation data for academic and non-academic allergists.… For the third year in a row, we have good news for allergists! Allergist median academic total compensation and non-academic total compensation both saw increases in 2024 over the prior year. In addition, median…
Legacy of Congressman George Miller O'Brien: Advocate for the Patient with Asthma and Allergic Disease
Read the full articleMr. O’Brien had a deep-rooted commitment to the support of research in the field of allergic diseases, and helped to… This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the 40th year of designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Food Reactions Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleFood Allergy vs. Food Sensitization vs. Food Intolerance Some of the symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar,… Food Allergy vs. Food Sensitization vs. Food Intolerance Some of the symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar, but the differences between the…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleMast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that doctors may consider when patients have many different symptoms and certain… Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that doctors may consider when patients have many different symptoms and certain blood test results. The diagnosis…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: VCD Discharge Instructions
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleVocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord… Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Inspiratory Laryngeal…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of… Sample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of allergies includes avoidance of the…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergy Shot Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleAllergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls… Allergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls how your body defends itself.…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Habitual Cough Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHabit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in… Habit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in a patterned way, kind of…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: HPI
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial… HPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial HPI Age of diagnosis: Method…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Procedures
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was… SAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was screened and found qualified for…
Sample Standing Order: Epinephrine Auto-Injector 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg and Epinephrine Intranasal 1 mg or 2 mg
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By:… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By: Physician’s Name…
Sample Standing Order: Oral Antihistamine
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
Sample Standing Order: Topical Hydrocortisone
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
