Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ORLANDO (NOV. 9, 2025) – Allergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…

Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study
Read the full articleA new study showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the…

Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Read the full articleSeptember is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – As your child’s thoughts drift to one more family trip to the beach this summer, your thoughts might be drifting…

Make Sure Your Red, White and Blue Celebration is Allergy- and Asthma-Free
Read the full articleIndependence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers.… If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn’t headed in the right…

Don’t let hidden holiday allergies ruin your good cheer
Read the full articleWhile everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or allergies, the holidays are when you need to… The holidays are a time to gather for food, friends and festivities. While everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or…

10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.… You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies. The…

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…

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…

Kids with Allergies and Asthma Can Have Fun without the Fright
Read the full articleWhat’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy… Bwahahahah. Haunted houses, witches, goblins and ghosts – lots of people love the shivers down the spine and scares that come along with Halloween.…

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…

Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
Read the full articleIf attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma… That acceptance letter from your dream school felt pretty great. But if attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about…

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…

Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Supported by: Find expert care. If your son or daughter is struggling with eosinophilic esophagitis, take control and consult an allergist today. Find an Allergist Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps…

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Allergy Relief
Read the full articleA few proactive steps to manage potential triggers can help ensure that everyone avoids allergy and asthma flares.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 18, 2026) – The Fourth of July is about fireworks, barbecues and spending time with family and friends. But if you or your…

What is an immunologist?
Read the full articleWhen a person has too many illnesses or they have a difficult time recovering from an illness, you might want… English Transcript Allergist Niraj Patel, MD: You should see an immunologist when an individual has frequent or recurrent illnesses. When a person has too…

Allergy and Immunology Leaders Unite to Strengthen the Specialty Workforce and Expand Access to High Quality Care
Read the full articleNow is the moment to come together to support healthcare for every person in our country with allergic and immunologic… WASHINGTON, DC, May 27, 2026 — Leaders from the National Medical Association (NMA) Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAI) Section, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma…

What is sunscreen allergy and what types of hypoallergenic sunscreen do you recommend?
Read the full articleA sunscreen allergy is when you're allergic to some component within the sunscreen. An allergist can help you determine which… English Transcript Allergist Marcello Aquino, MD: A sunscreen allergy is when you're allergic to some component within the sunscreen. So, it can be some…

Explore the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of biosimilars
Read the full articleAttend our one-hour webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 pm CT. Learn about biosimilars’ development, approval, interchangeability, and use… Biosimilars are increasingly available across therapeutic areas, yet questions remain on their development, approval, interchangeability, and use in clinical practice. Attend our one-hour webinar…

Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…

CMS unveils the proposed 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule
Read the full articleCMS has responded to years of ACAAI advocacy by requesting public input on modernizing its allergy immunotherapy policies for CPT… CMS released the proposed 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule (proposed rule), which contains several important provisions affecting allergy practices. While the proposal includes another…

Drug Allergy Protocol Online Library
Read the full articleView current drug allergy protocols for skin testing, drug challenges and desensitization.… …

ACAAI Linktree
Read the full articleFind important ACAAI links for members, patients and primary care physicians.… Find important ACAAI links for members, patients and primary care physicians.…

Calendar of Events
Read the full articleThese events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies and are certified by ACAAI for CME… 2026 August 20, 2026, 7:00 pm CT The Changing Landscape of Vaccines This webinar covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how…

Meet the 2026 Gold Headed Cane Award nominees
Read the full articleFellows are eligible to vote for their preferred candidate and ballots have been emailed to all Fellows.… The nominees for the 2026 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the College’s most prestigious awards offered, are William K. Dolen, MD, FACAAI Emeritus, Daniel Ein, MD,…

Considerations for writing your Peanut OIT Letter
Read the full articleBefore writing your Letter, Annals editors suggest you consider including as much of the following information as you can.… Before writing your Letter, Annals editors suggest you consider including as much of the following information regarding your experience with peanut OIT (within the space…

Practice Profitability Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools and information you need to ensure your practice is profitable! Access resources for maximizing profits, improving operational… Financial Benchmarking Financial benchmarking helps you evaluate the performance of your practice by focusing on a few specific indicators. We’ve identified some key revenue…

Employed Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet resources to make practicing as an Employed Allergist easier, including allergy clinical guidance, patient education, employment contract info and… Over the past 12 years we’ve seen a strong trend away from physicians in private practice and towards physician employment at practices owned by…

CMS proposes updated RVUs for 2027
Read the full articleReimbursement for services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reflects the relative resources required to furnish the service.… CMS estimates zero percent overall impact on allergy/immunology allowed charges for 2027 in the 2027 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. However, CMS’ figures are averages for…

The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Recipients
Read the full article2026 Community Grant Recipients The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program inspires practicing allergists to develop creative solutions for challenges related to allergy care within their communities. Below are six outstanding projects that have been selected for funding in 2026. You can also browse our…

The Allergists' Foundation Community Project Summaries
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program has funded 37 grant projects since launching in 2021 and has awarded more than half a million dollars. Explore the work of our grantees by clicking on a year below. 2026 Grant Recipients Nicole M. Chase, MD, FACAAI…

The Allergists' Foundation 2026 Community Project Summaries
Read the full articleSix outstanding projects have been selected for 2026 funding. Learn more about these creative solutions for allergy care.… 2026 Grantees The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Program inspires practicing allergists to develop creative solutions for challenges related to allergy care within their communities. Below are…

The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We’ve… The Allergists' Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care.We've awarded more than half a million…

2027 CMS Proposal to reduce payment for procedures with E/M visit has minor impact on allergy
Read the full articlePractices that routinely perform nasal endoscopy in conjunction with office visits should review the proposal carefully.… Many members have contacted ACAAI with questions about a proposal in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would reduce payment for certain same-day services furnished with an…

What the 2027 Medicare QPP Proposed Rule would mean for allergy practices
Read the full articleThis is the first article in a multi-part series that provides a summary of CMS’s 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule… On July 14, 2026, CMS published the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule, which would significantly impact how allergists participate…

Take advantage of everything ACAAI offers
Read the full articleAs part of your membership benefits, we also offer a growing number of free and discounted services that many find… If someone asked you to name the top benefits of ACAAI membership, many of you would name the world-class Annual Scientific Meeting, our high-impact…

Are tools for efficiency worth the hype?
Read the full articleJoin the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on tools for efficiency on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30… Join the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on tools for efficiency on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm CT. With an arsenal…

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