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…
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…
When Should Parents Be Worried About Frequent Ear Infections?
Read the full articleWe as allergists frequently see little children with frequent ear infections, and the real question is when should we worry… English Transcript Allergist Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD: We as allergists frequently see little children with frequent ear infections, and the real question is when should…
How can an allergist help treat EoE?
Read the full articleEosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic disease of the esophagus where you start to get inflammation in the esophagus.… English Transcript Allergist Priya Bansal, MD: So let's learn a little bit about EoE, which we know as eosinophilic esophagitis. And eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic…
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines…
What is the "Rule of Twos" for asthma?
Read the full articleThe "Rule of Twos" in asthma is if somebody is well controlled per our guidelines.… English Transcript Allergist Steve Dorman, MD: The "Rule of Twos" inside asthma is if somebody is well controlled per our guidelines. They use the rescue inhaler less than two…
Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
Read the full articleJuly 4th festivities means taking a few extra precautions to make the holiday safe, and sneeze- and wheeze-free.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 27, 2023) – This year, after several years of cancelled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance your town…
Spotlight on coding
Read the full articleThe newly-updated toolkit includes coding FAQs, 15-minute educational coding modules on 95165, and "how-to" coding guides for E&M, and… Check out the newly-updated Coding Toolkit that includes coding for telehealth, coding guides on medical decision-making versus time for E&M visits, common ICD-10 and CPT…
July 10 is Chronic Disease Day
Read the full articleJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day. Allergists/immunologists treat patients with chronic conditions daily in their practices.… On July 10 – Chronic Disease Day – the focus is on chronic conditions. But allergists/immunologists treat patients with chronic conditions daily in their practices. Have you maximized…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Xhance / Nasal Polyps
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by Optinose.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Dupixent / Nasal Polyps
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: AYVAKIT / Mast Cell Disease
| Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools and information you need to simplify prior authorizations! Create customized appeal letters with our automated tool.… Tips and Tricks Our experts put their heads together to create this list of prior authorization tips for allergy practices and staff. Use a standing…
World Allergy Week’s focus is anaphylaxis
Read the full articleThe World Allergy Organization (WAO) has designated June 29 – July 5 as World Allergy Week. This year the focus… The World Allergy Organization (WAO) has designated June 29 – July 5 as World Allergy Week. This year the focus is anaphylaxis. The College…
New podcast series focuses on FITs
Read the full articleNew AllergyTalk episodes focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and what to do when you’re offered a position.… Welcome to a new podcast series geared toward Fellows-in-Training! Tune in to our new AllergyTalk episodes that focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and…
Checking in with the Advocacy Council
Read the full articleSince June is the midpoint of the year, it is the perfect time to share the various issues we’ve been… Over the last 10 years, the College has invested heavily on reimagining, and subsequently restructuring, the advocacy/House of Delegates aspect of our mission. Our…
Senate budget reconciliation text released
Read the full articleThe Senate continues to work toward its goal of finalizing its version of the budget reconciliation bill by July… The Senate continues to work toward its goal of finalizing its version of the budget reconciliation bill that will advance much of the Republican legislative…
Elevate your practice with the College’s practice management toolkits
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Center has more than 20 toolkits on clinical and business topics important for allergists.… Do you or your practice need help with allergy coding, prior authorizations, or biologics? The College has online toolkits for all of these, including our scientifically-based, customizable…
Pathways to Practice: Advancing Excellence One Fellow at a Time
Read the full articleBy providing financial support to accredited programs, we can expand training opportunities, increase the number of practicing allergists, and strengthen… …
Use our Board review resources to study
Read the full articleStudying for the Board Review? These College resources will help you prepare and study for the Board Review Course.… Ready to study? Use College resources to help you prepare for Boards. ACAAI Review for the Allergy & Immunology Boards, Fifth Edition – Study guide,…
Review the 2025 Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) Practice Parameter
Read the full articleACAAI President James Tracy, DO, FACAAI, invites you to review the draft of 2025 Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) Practice… When draft clinical guidelines or practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI members have the opportunity to…
The College has an advocate in Washington
Read the full articleDr. Onder is an important voice for allergy. He is an advocate for our specialty, our patients, and our… In early May, the ACAAI Strike Force met with U.S. Representative Robert Onder, MD, FACAAI (R-MO-03), an allergist serving in the 119th Congress. His political experience…
Nebulizer use during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Read the full articleMany of our patients use a home nebulizer for care of their respiratory conditions. With the shortage of albuterol MDIs spreading throughout the U.S., you may be prescribing more nebulizers for use of albuterol by your patients. It is very important that if…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best treatment and continue the discussion.… The 101 The web-based shared decision-making (SDM) tool describes options, asks questions, and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option. Why use SDM for your…
2024 Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – during World Asthma Day – on Capitol… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2024 Strike Force May 7, 2024 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
Want your Rx straight up or on the rocks?
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during our early years. A lot…
Why was Jonas Salk, MD at our 1971 Annual Scientific Meeting?
Read the full articleDr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Frank T. Perkins, and Dr. Roderick Murray As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve rediscovered some interesting tidbits about the activities of our past Annual Scientific Meetings. Did you know our annual fundraising event, started by Joseph A. Bellanti…
