Eczema in Children
Read the full articleHave you noticed a rash on your child’s arms, legs, hands or face? The itch associated with eczema can be… …
Choosing an Allergist
Read the full articlePeople with asthma or allergies need to see a doctor who’s an expert or specialist in treating asthma and allergies.… Why should I see an allergist? If allergies or asthma are holding you back, it’s time to take control. See an allergist for relief and expert care,…
Non-Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleIllnesses, medications and environmental factors are common triggers for nonallergic asthma.… Overview Do your asthma symptoms flare up in extreme weather, either in the heat of summer or the chill of winter? When you get sick, does it often lead to an asthma attack? Does…
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Read the full articleMany professional athletes have asthma, but with the right treatment, they can still breathe easy during exercise. Do you have… Overview Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, is the preferred term for what was known for years as exercise-induced asthma. Symptoms develop when airways narrow as a…
Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleAllergic asthma is triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.… Overview There is often a link between allergies and asthma. Not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not everyone with asthma has allergies. But allergens such as pollen, dust and pet dander…
Adult Onset Asthma
Read the full articleIt can be frustrating to develop asthma for the first time as an adult. Fortunately, an allergist can help you… Overview Some people don’t show signs of having asthma until they are adults. This is known as adult-onset asthma. What causes adult-onset asthma? There are…
Types of Asthma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… There are many different types of asthma, brought on by many different triggers. If you’re struggling with asthma symptoms – trouble breathing, a persistent cough or tightness in the…
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.… Overview If you have asthma, it’s important to have a plan in place for a range of situations and symptoms. In fact, one of the single most important steps that you can take to…
Asthma Cough
Read the full articleIt’s easy to think that coughing means you have a cold or bronchitis – but if that cough keeps coming… Overview Asthma affects the airways in the lungs, making them inflamed and swollen. The breathing tubes also become reactive, causing them to squeeze and tighten.…
Asthma Attack
Read the full articleAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave… Overview An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. It can feel as if someone is sitting on your chest or there’s a cloud in…
Other Medical Conditions
Read the full articleWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.… Overview When asthma is combined with other conditions, such as the flu, chickenpox, osteoporosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it requires special attention and teamwork with your allergist. An…
Who Gets Asthma?
Read the full articleAsthma can affect people of all ages.… Pregnancy and Asthma Managing your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. Learn to Manage Your Asthma Asthma in Children If your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist…
HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleUse HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did… Use HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy…
Food Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleThere is no cure for food allergy, and avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to protect against… Overview If you or your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you’ll often hear the word “avoidance.” That’s because there is no cure…
Environmental Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleIf it's not possible to completely avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here… Allergens Dust Mites Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and carpets. No matter how clean your house is, it's…
Cooking & Baking with Food Allergies
Read the full articleIf you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may find yourself looking for a… Overview How does one go about making a birthday cake without wheat? Are pancakes now off-limits because you are not able to use eggs? Will…
Living With Allergies
Read the full articleLiving with allergies means working to make your environment as free of allergens as possible.… There are steps you can take to reduce the allergen load in your house and other environments. Do you ever feel like you or someone you know is constantly coughing,…
Medications
Read the full articleIf you feel like you can't avoid allergens, there are many medicines that can help control allergy symptoms.… Decongestants and antihistamines are the most common allergy medications. They help to reduce a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing and itching. Other medications work by preventing the…
Allergy Shots
Read the full articleShots are effective in treating reactions to many allergens.… Overview Allergy shots are the most commonly used and most effective form of allergy immunotherapy. They are indicated for the treatment of allergic conditions affecting the nose and eyes (allergic rhino-conjunctivitis), ears (allergic otitis media), lungs…
Management & Treatment
Read the full articleGet tested, get treated, get better.… 1 Consultation Your first step is to see a board-certified allergist-immunologist. You can get a referral from your primary care physician or ask for a recommendation from a family member or friend who is seeing an allergist. Find a…
The Allergists' Foundation 2025 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2025 Grantees Rina Lee, MD (FIT Member), Joshua Bernstein, MD Development of a Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict 30-day Hospital Readmission Rates of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations Rina Lee, MD, and Joshua Bernstein, MD, are developing a machine learning algorithm that predicts 30-day…
Allergists reimbursement challenges
Read the full articleLast month saw the publication of two highly anticipated annual reports that analyze the state of the Medicare program.… Last month saw the publication of two highly anticipated annual reports that analyze the state of the Medicare program. Both reports describe major challenges facing…
Climate change is latest topic in Annals’ practical new “10 Things” series
Read the full articleWritten by members of ACAAI committees, the articles consist of 10 short bullet points about a clinical topic relevant to… Last spring, Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology debuted the new “10 ways to improve…” series. Written by members of ACAAI committees, the articles…
July-August issue of AllergyWatch covers food allergies, asthma, AD and more
Read the full articleThe latest issue includes a report from the World Allergy Organization Journal about the use of omalizumab in adults with… The July/August issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles from more than 20 publications in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you need…
House committee hearing signals scrutiny ahead for Medicare Advantage
Read the full articleLawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed frustration with the current state of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.… Overview Recently, the House Ways & Means Health and Oversight Subcommittees held a joint hearing titled “Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities.” Lawmakers…
The Allergists' Foundation 2023 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2023 Grantees Alan P. Baptist, MD, MPH, FACAAI Treatment For Mild Asthma: What Matters to Patients and Providers Alan Baptist, MD, FACAAI is conducting a qualitative research project utilizing focus groups and survey data to better understand patient and provider perspectives on unanswered questions…
The Allergists' Foundation 2022 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2022 Grantees Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI Improving Access to Allergy Specialty Care in Houston Through a Novel Penicillin Allergy Stewardship Program Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to develop a protocol to ensure that low-risk patients in…
The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Recipients
Read the full article2025 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 2025 along with updates from some…
Leadership decisions Summer 2025
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent meetings. Ratified the appointment…
Insights on committee engagement
Read the full articleACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips to help members elevate their engagement.… Looking to make the most of your committee service? ACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips to help members elevate their engagement. What advice would…
How members’ input shapes the College
Read the full articleWhether it’s developing educational content or creating practical resources, ACAAI volunteers are at the heart of shaping the College’s… Behind every impactful initiative at ACAAI is a dedicated group of volunteers whose expertise and efforts drive the College’s mission forward. These members transform ideas…
Spotlight on the Fellows-in-Training Committee
Read the full articleCommittee members collaborate to turn ideas into impactful initiatives that support professional growth and empower the next generation.… The College’s Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Committee plays a key role in addressing the unique needs of early-career allergists. Committee members collaborate to turn ideas into impactful initiatives that…
One class action is settled - and one you may want to join
Read the full articleYou may be eligible to recover compensation for suppressed reimbursement rates. However, you must file a claim. The deadline is… You may be eligible to file a claim for BCBS Antitrust Settlement Fund A $2.8 billion settlement has been reached involving Blue Cross and…
How we decide on statements of position
Read the full articleI thought it would be a good time to talk about how the College leadership decides what our position should… The primary mission of the College is to support its members – allergy/immunology specialists – in delivering quality care to their patients. As our…
How will new prior authorization announcements impact allergists?
Read the full articleRecently there were two major announcements from commercial and government payers about changes to how insurers use prior authorization.… Recently there were two major announcements from commercial and government payers about changes to how these insurers use prior authorization. Reforming how health plans overutilize…
Read research on rhinitis this month
Read the full articleThis month the focus is on an update of rhinitis. What is new in rhinitis? For one, the CME Review… As the temperature rises and the pool beckons, grab your copy of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and catch up on the latest…
Pathways to Practice: Investing in the Future of Allergy and Immunology
Read the full articleThis program is designed to address a critical challenge facing our specialty - the growing shortage of practicing allergists across… By James Tracy, DO, FACAAI – President, ACAAI On July 9, I had the pleasure of officially launching an ambitious new initiative from the…
Change to epinephrine coding
Read the full articleMedicare and other payers instituted a policy change that discontinues the code for billing epinephrine and replaced it with codes… Beginning July 1, Medicare and other payers instituted a policy change that discontinues the code for billing epinephrine - J0171 - and replaced it…
Congress passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Read the full articleThe bill is the product of many compromises and negotiations between the House and Senate and includes most of the… After months of extensive debate, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act was officially passed by Congress on July 3 and officially signed into…
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…
