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…
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
Read the full articleStudy shows half of all respondents weren’t introduced to idea of transitioning care NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Young adults with asthma need to be made aware that their medical needs surrounding asthma will likely change as they age, and it may be…
Las posibles reacciones alérgicas a la vacuna contra la COVID-19 no deben significar no ponerse la vacuna
Read the full articleDos nuevos estudios muestran que es posible vacunarse a pesar de tener una indicación previa sobre reacciones alérgicas NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Algunas personas en los EE. UU. han expresado su preocupación respecto de ponerse una de las tres vacunas actuales…
La mayoría de personas jóvenes con asma no han recibido una preparación para su transición a la atención del asma en la edad adulta
Read the full articleEn el estudio se muestra que a la mitad de todos los que respondieron no se le presentó la idea de la atención en transición NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Se debe concientizar a los adultos jóvenes con asma de que sus…
Caso médicamente desafiante muestra que los AINE pueden provocar anafilaxia inducida por ejercicio
Read the full articleMaratonista de 40 años presenta anafilaxia después de tomar un AINE antes de correr NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Las reacciones alérgicas graves, conocidas como anafilaxia, son aterradoras y, a veces, puede ser difícil determinar la causa. Un nuevo caso médicamente difícil…
Cuatro años después de la publicación de las directrices, aún no se informa a los padres sobre la incorporación temprana del cacahuate
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que solo al 40 % de los padres se le recomendó que incorporara el cacahuate en la alimentación de su bebé durante el primer año de vida NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). En 2017, el Instituto Nacional de Alergias…
A pesar del cambio climático, los niños con asma en Los Ángeles no tuvieron un aumento en los diagnósticos de alergia
Read the full articleUn estudio mostró que en 15 años no hubo un aumento de la sensibilización alérgica en más de 5000 niños con asma NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021) - Estudios han mostrado que el cambio climático ha sido en parte responsable de períodos…
Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Read the full article40-year-old marathon runner develops anaphylaxis after taking NSAID before her run NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, are scary, and it can sometimes be hard to determine the cause. A new medically challenging case presented at this…
Update: What You Need to Know About 2021 Spring Allergies
Read the full articleA practice guideline points to new recommendations for managing hay fever… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – Allergic rhinitis, more commonly called “hay fever,” has been around for hundreds of years, and the misery it causes has been around just as long. Occasionally, there is…
Actualizaciones del ACAAI en las orientaciones sobre el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas a las vacunas contra la COVID-19
Read the full articleLas orientaciones ahora incluyen información sobre la vacuna vectorial adenovírica de Johnson & Johnson… Actualizado el 27 de abril de 2021 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (17 de marzo del 2021) – El Grupo de Trabajo de la Vacuna contra la COVID-19 del Colegio Estadounidense de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología…
New guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read the full articleFocus on clinical management will guide allergists and gastroenterologists.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 28, 2020) — A new guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters provides recommendations for the management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in pediatric…
During COVID-19 pandemic, normal allergy and asthma medications should be continued
Read the full articleGuidance on the continued use of corticosteroids for patients with allergies and asthma.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 26, 2020) – In response to numerous inquiries from the public, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is providing guidance on the continued use of corticosteroids…
Asthma and Allergy Symptom Test
Read the full articleDo you suffer from allergies or asthma? Take our online quiz to find out if an allergist can help you… …
Relative Value Unit (RVU) toolkit
Read the full articleFind out what RVUs are and why they’re important to both employed allergists and practice owners. Get RVUs for common… Find out what RVUs are and why they’re important to both employed allergists and practice owners. Get RVUs for common allergy codes plus the latest…
Collections toolkit
Read the full articleLearn collections strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles. In this toolkit, you’ll find information on how to… Learn collections strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles. In this toolkit, you’ll find information on how to maintain great customer service during…
Appeals and Denials toolkit
Read the full articleGet strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy… Get strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy visit/procedure denials.…
Speaking Points Regarding Severe Pruritis After Stopping Certain Antihistamines
Read the full articleThe FDA has issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine and… On May 16, 2025, the FDA issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect (severe itching) after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine…
COVID-19 Response
Read the full articleCOVID-19 Resource Center Our COVID-19 Resource Center has the information you need. Access clinical and practice management information, patient resources,… COVID-19 Resource Center Our COVID-19 Resource Center has the information you need. Access clinical and practice management information, patient resources, telemedicine help, and more. Visit…
Update – ACAAI Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes.… The College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes that hinder the ability of patients with allergic…
ACAAI Annals Fellow-in-Training Award Program
Read the full articleThe FIT Awards are for an original research or review paper written by a fellow-in-training (FIT) with the FIT as… The future of our specialty is our Fellows-in-Training (FITs), and Annals is proud to be able to recognize outstanding FITs for their contributions to…
Social Media Subcommittee
Read the full articleThe Social Media Subcommittee works with the Public Relations Committee to enhance the College’s messaging and outreach via social media… The Social Media Subcommittee works with the Public Relations Committee to enhance the College’s messaging and outreach via social media channels to raise public awareness…
Public Relations Committee
Read the full articleThe Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications… The Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications channels, including media relations.…
Draft IEI Parameter for Review!
Read the full articleThis is your opportunity to comment on guidelines that shape the specialty.… When practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI members have the opportunity to review and comment on the drafts. The IEI document was developed by…
Billing, Coding & Payments
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House Reconciliation Bill impact on allergists
Read the full articleThe Senate is expected to make changes. The policies summarized could be changed in future compromises between the House and… The House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee advanced its section of the House budget reconciliation bill, which includes major changes to both Medicare and…
Explore asthma, viral respiratory infections and more
Read the full articleThis issue of AllergyWatch includes articles about the use of IVIG for immunocompromised patients with viral respiratory infections and… AllergyWatch reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to serve up the information you need quickly. Read about important…
The College supports the CPT definition of a “dose”
Read the full articleWe explained the background of immunotherapy and the confusion that can arise when two definitions describe the same procedure.… The College and the ACAAI Advocacy Council recently wrote to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, requesting that Medicare rescind its current definition of the 1…
Planning is underway for the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleWe’ll be bringing you a high-energy conference with ideas that you can take from the meeting right into your… We’re gearing up for an exciting ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Orlando! As the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the College…
