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…
Una encuesta revela que el 42 % de los médicos de atención primaria no están familiarizados con los productos biológicos para tratar el asma
Read the full articleDe los 85 PCP encuestados, el 77 % remitió a especialistas después de dos o más exacerbaciones por año, y… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los productos biológicos para el tratamiento del asma se introdujeron por primera vez hace unos 20 años. Desde…
Survey Reveals 42% of Primary Care Physicians Are Unfamiliar with Biologics to Treat Asthma
Read the full articleOf the 85 PCPs surveyed, 77% referred to specialists after two or more exacerbations per year, and 42% were unfamiliar… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Biologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more people…
Nuevo estudio: hacer gárgaras con agua salada podría ayudar a prevenir la hospitalización por COVID
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio determinó que tanto un régimen de solución salina de dosis baja como de dosis alta parecían estar… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A medida que la COVID y sus efectos sobre la salud se extienden hacia su cuarto año, es…
New Study: Gargling with Salt Water May Help Prevent Covid Hospitalization
Read the full articleWe found that both saline regimens appear to be associated with lower hospitalization rates compared to controls in SARS-CoV-2… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – As Covid and its health effects move into a fourth year, those who become infected may be searching for remedies…
Pasta dental especial podría reducir el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas para adultos con alergia al cacahuete
Read the full articleEn la OMIT se utiliza una pasta dental especialmente formulada para hacer llegar las proteínas alergénicas del cacahuete a zonas… ANAHEIM, Calif. (9 de noviembre de 2023) - Durante años, los alergistas han utilizado la inmunoterapia oral para ayudar a desensibilizar a las personas con…
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…
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…
Asthma life quality test
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleThis simple questionnaire is designed to help the respondent identify how well-controlled their asthma is, and whether an allergist could help… This simple questionnaire is designed to help the respondent identify how well-controlled their asthma is, and whether an allergist could help them feel better.…
FAQ for Educators on Allergists, Allergies and Asthma
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleShare this FAQ sheet with educators in your community to help them understand how they can help their students with… Share this FAQ sheet with educators in your community to help them understand how they can help their students with allergies and asthma.…
Find an Allergist, Find Relief factsheet
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleShare this FAQ with your patients, on social media or as part of a virtual presentation to show why allergists are… Share this FAQ with your patients, on social media or as part of a virtual presentation to show why allergists are the asthma and allergy experts.…
Allergist YouTube channel
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleShow videos from our YouTube channel in your office waiting room, share them on your social media or include them… Show videos from our YouTube channel in your office waiting room, share them on your social media or include them on your practice website.…
ACAAI patient website
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleOur patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in mind.… Our patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in mind.…
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…
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…
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…
