Cough
Read the full articleIf you have a chronic dry cough (a cough that has lasted for more than three weeks), it may be… Signs of Allergies Most people have experienced a cough caused by a cold or flu — the kind of cough that comes on strong for…

Pregnancy and Allergy
Read the full articlePractical tips for pregnant patients with asthma or other allergic conditions.… First comes excitement, then comes the worrying. Women have many things to think about when they’re pregnant. However, the most important thing to know is that asthma and other allergic problems are among the…

Children
Read the full articleA child who sneezes or coughs a lot, who frequently develops a rash or hives, or who gets a stomachache,… No parent wants to see their child suffer. Any child can develop allergies, but they are more common in children from families with a history…

Contact Dermatitis
Read the full articleContact dermatitis occurs when skin touches something that a person is sensitive or allergic to, such as poison ivy, perfume,… Overview Do you develop red, itchy bumps around your ankles hours after hiking through the woods? Did a rash appear on your neck after you…

Pine Tree "Allergy"
Read the full articleWhile pine tree allergy is relatively uncommon, there are two main allergens of concern that come from pine trees.… Overview While pine tree allergy is relatively uncommon, there are two main allergens of concern that come from pine trees: pine nuts and pine pollen. Pine…

Mold Allergies
Read the full articleMolds live everywhere—on logs and on fallen leaves, and in moist places like bathrooms and kitchens. Some people are allergic… Overview Mold allergies can be tough to outrun. The fungus can grow in your basement, in your bathroom, in the cabinet under your sink where…

Latex Allergy
Read the full articleAllergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should… Overview Allergists are specially trained to help you take control of your allergies and asthma, so you can live the life you want. If you…

Wheat
Read the full articleIf you notice certain symptoms after eating cereal, bread or pasta — for instance, if you develop hives or a… Overview Wheat allergies, like hay fever and other allergies, develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized and overreacts to something in the environment — in this…

Shellfish
Read the full articleIf your mouth itches, or if you develop hives or a stomachache after eating crab, lobster or other shellfish, you… Overview Shellfish is among the most common food allergens. A shellfish allergy is different from an allergy to fish. Those who are allergic to shellfish do…

Allergies 101
Read the full articleAllergies are very common in both children and adults.… What are allergies? Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to an “allergen” -- a usually-harmless foreign substance such as dust, pollen, pet dander, or food. Your immune system responds to these allergens by trying to…

Milk & Dairy
Read the full articleMilk: It’s good for your health and good for bone strength. It’s also one of the most common food allergens,… Overview You might be surprised to learn that between 2% and 3% of children younger than 3 years old are allergic to milk. Although experts…

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Read the full articleFood protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a type of gastrointestinal food allergy that affects mostly infants and young children.… Overview Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a type of non-IgE mediated food allergy that can present with severe vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Like other…

Fish
Read the full articleWhile less common in the general population than other types of food allergies, an allergy to finned fish is a… Overview Do you suspect that you’ve recently developed a fish allergy? Unlike other food allergies, which are typically first observed in babies and young children,…

Egg
Read the full articleIf you develop hives or other physical symptoms after eating eggs, you may have an egg allergy — one of… Overview If you feel like you always get sick with a rash or stomach pains after eating eggs, it’s time to see an allergist. Egg allergy…

Nuevo estudio muestra que los latinos con COVID-19 tenían una mayor probabilidad de presentar exacerbaciones del asma
Read the full articleLos resultados también mostraron que los latinos tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener padecimientos durante períodos más largos después de la infección de la COVID-19 NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Estudios han demostrado que las poblaciones minoritarias sufrieron tasas más altas…

New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
Read the full articleResults also showed greater chance of Latinos suffering for longer periods after COVID-19 infection NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown minority populations suffered higher rates of COVID-19 infections throughout the pandemic. A new study being presented at this year’s…

Giselle R.
Read the full articleAs a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and… As a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and acting. Watching her perform, you…

Antonio and Alex P.
Read the full articleSoncee Partida is eager to share how her family’s allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex,… Soncee Partida is eager to share how her family's allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex, 10 have asthma and allergies.…

Possible Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Shouldn’t Mean Skipping the Vaccine
Read the full articleTwo new studies show it’s possible to be vaccinated despite prior indication of allergic reactions NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Some people in the United States have expressed concern over getting one of the three currently available COVID-19 vaccines due to fear…

2025 call for State Delegates
Read the full articleThe success of our HOD depends on having adequate representation across the country. Are you ready to join us?… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) is focused on serving ACAAI members at the local, state, and regional levels. College State Delegates will be the…

Preparing for ABAI Continuous Assessment Program
Read the full articleThe print version covers the first 23 articles, plus the online version has summaries and comments for all 35 of… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read key articles in the program? If not,…

REAL ID deadline is May 7
Read the full articleYou’ll need a REAL ID as of May 7, 2025. The process to get a REAL ID can take several… If you’re planning to fly on US commercial airlines later this spring and beyond – including the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting this November –…

Is your practice compliant with HHS discrimination prohibitions?
Read the full articleLast year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care… Last year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination…

Just launched! New MicroCME modules
Read the full articleTwenty-seven new MicroCME modules in the College Learning Connection provide focused learning and CME credit in 15 to 30… The College has added 27 new MicroCME modules to the College Learning Connection! This bite-size content provides focused learning and CME credit in 15 to…

Feeding and growing interest in the allergy/immunology specialty
Read the full articleBeyond our ranks of allergists/immunologists, we want to spread the word about our amazing specialty and the care we… I have a deep passion for allergy and immunology, and I believe most of my colleagues share that same enthusiasm. What continually fascinates me is…

2023 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
Read the full articleThe trend is clear: allergists’ coding patterns have continued to shift in favor of higher E&M codes over the past… We now have three years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time or…

The Allergists' Foundation 2024 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2024 Grantees Barbara K. Ariue, MD, FACAAI Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Diagnosing and Managing Inborn Errors of Immunity Barbara Ariue, MD, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to address gaps in the understanding and management of Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI). Her project…

The Allergists' Foundation 2021 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2021 Grantees Marcella Aquino, MD, FACAAI Multi-level Contributing Factors to Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Urban Children with Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis Marcella Aquino, MD, FACAAI led a 2-year study that offered an innovative approach to identify multi-level risk and resource…

How Some Academic Medical Centers Use RVUs in Compensation and Productivity Models to Reflect Clinical, Teaching and Research Duties
Read the full articleSome compensation models assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities.… Some academic medical centers have developed compensation models that assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities. These models are designed…

House hearing shows PBM reform remains a priority for this Congress
Read the full articleOne of the most significant and impactful PBM reforms was a ban on “spread pricing,” particularly within Medicaid.… On Feb. 26, the House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) titled “An Examination of How Reining in PBMs Will…

AMA Physician Practice Information survey results – explained
Read the full articleUnfortunately, the results of the AMA survey were not favorable to allergy/immunology, which has historically had very high practice… CMS has announced its intention to update the practice expense component of the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) via updates to the Medicare Economic…

The College is knocking on United Healthcare's door
Read the full articleWe are hopeful these letters will open a line of communication with UHC and educate them on the benefits and… We’ve heard from many members about United Healthcare’s (UHC) new policy which changed its definition of a “dose” from AMA CPT’s definition - “For…

Read about immunodeficiency this month
Read the full articleThis month, the focus of Annals is on immunodeficiency and what you need to know as a practicing community… Winter is waning, spring is springing, and the Ides of March will soon be upon us! This month, the focus of Annals of Allergy, Asthma…

Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Neffy / Anaphylaxis
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your Neffy prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… …

Five things you should know about the College website
Read the full articleThere is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you… There is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you can find there. Let’s…

Join
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership… ACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership Types Choose from Member, Fellow,…

2025 G2211 add-on code
Read the full articleThis article will outline how and when to bill G2211, which Medicare began reimbursing in January of 2024.… During our recent webinar 2025 Coding Update for Allergists, there were a lot of questions about coding for G2211, the office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M)…

Understanding the 340B program
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council wants to ensure that allergists understand the program and how it can impact their practices.… The 340B program has gained a lot of attention in the news recently and has been widely scrutinized. The College’s Advocacy Council wants to ensure…

College stands against NIH budget cuts
Read the full articleThe College has taken a strong stand against proposed cuts to funding that would cap indirect costs for NIH research… The College has taken a strong stand against proposed cuts to funding that would cap indirect costs for NIH research grants at 15%. In…

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