Luz Fonacier fue instalada como presidenta del ACAAI
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (14 de noviembre de 2020) – El 14 de noviembre, durante la Reunión Científica Anual virtual, la… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (14 de noviembre de 2020) - El 14 de noviembre, durante la Reunión Científica Anual virtual, la Dra. Luz Fonacier de Mineola…
Moms Need Guidance on What to Eat When Their Breastfeeding Infant Has a Food Allergy
Read the full articleStudy shows 30% of moms got conflicting advice on eating the same food their infant is allergic to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 4, 2021) – Many new mothers with infants want very much to breastfeed as it is the gold standard for early nutrition. What to…
Does More Pollen Mean Worse Allergy Symptoms? Probably
Read the full articleNew studies show an increase in pollen due to climate change… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 21, 2021) – Your nose may already be aware of the findings from a recent study, namely that climate change has made pollen season longer and worse throughout North America. It’s…
This Summer, Camps Need to Protect Kids From COVID-19, and Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Read the full articleMake sure the camp you choose has precautions in place to keep your allergic camper safe… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2021) – If last summer you had to forgo summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma due to COVID-19 restrictions, know that the…
Donating your plasma saves the lives of those with Primary Immunodeficiency
Read the full articleCurrent shortage of plasma threatens lives of people on Immune Globulin therapy.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 22, 2020) – Did you know there are tens of thousands of people who could benefit from your life-saving plasma donation? The U.S. is currently experiencing a devastating shortage of…
Recommendations on the use of face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with asthma have questions about wearing masks in public. This guidance is provided to aid physician-patient discussions…
“Saharan plume” brings additional eye, nose and throat irritation to allergy sufferers
Read the full articleThose with asthma might find dust will cause more serious flares.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 24, 2020) – A giant plume of dust originating in the Sarahan Desert is heading towards the southeastern United States from 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean and predicted to wreak…
ACAAI Announces Virtual 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleCutting edge research, symposia and dynamic plenary sessions will still be featured.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 8, 2020) – After closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on patients, allergy practices and the country, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
With social distancing and precautions, your 4th of July can be free of allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleCOVID-19 will mean more planning to make the 4th of July fun and safe.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 16, 2020) – There’s a good chance the town or village you live in has altered or cancelled their 4th of July events this year. You’ll probably need…
Allergists: The Doctors You Didn’t Know Could Help you with Your Asthma
Read the full articleAllergists provide best care for those with asthma.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 3, 2016) – If you have allergies, the medical professional you want to see is an allergist. And if you have asthma, the medical professional you want to see is…also an allergist. Many…
You may be ready for college, but are your allergies and asthma?
Read the full articleThere’s a lot to do to keep symptoms under control as you leave home.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 21, 2020) – That acceptance letter from your dream school felt pretty great. But if attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how…
ACAAI Statement on the rise in Asian hate crimes in the United States
Read the full articleStatement from ACAAI president Luz Fonacier, MD on rise in Asian hate crimes in the United States… March 22, 2021 As the first Asian American president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, I take great pride in my heritage and the contributions…
Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all… Allergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United…
No deje que las alergias ocultas de temporada festiva arruinen su alegría y diversión
Read the full articleLa temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si… La temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si bien todo pudiera parecernos alegre…
New yardstick offers diagnostic and treatment guidance for idiopathic anaphylaxis
Read the full articleGuidelines on next steps when there is no clear cause of severe reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – Many people in danger of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis understand exactly what they need to avoid to stay safe. For some it’s an…
Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about seasonal allergies.… …
What is ICER and how does it impact your patients?
Read the full articleMany allergists are not fully aware that there is another contributor to how patients access medication we prescribe: ICER.… By Matt Reiter Principal, Capitol Associates Most physicians pursue a career in medicine so they can help patients. Becoming a physician takes an incredible investment…
The Allergists’ Foundation: Your gifts at work
Read the full articleThe Allergist’s Foundation has a refined mission and programming that offer members a meaningful way to give back to the… It is a chilly (or just plain cold) winter most of us are experiencing in early 2024. Even with the cold and snow, the…
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…
Fellows - Apply for leadership positions
Read the full articleCandidates interested in the positions of Treasurer and Vice President must have previously served a three-year term on the… Fellows, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. If you have…
Tips for a profitable, safe and compliant practice in 2024
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Committee has outlined 10 key things every allergy and immunology practice should do to be profitable, safe,… A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management…
75th Anniversary fun College facts
Read the full articleDid you know these fun College facts? Frederick Wittich, MD, founded the College in 1942, but he never served as president. Bela Schick, MD, spoke at the 1958 Annual Meeting. Philip M. Gottlieb, MD, FACAAI, College president in 1961-1962, played a big role…
Update your fee schedule to maximize revenue 2024
Read the full articleIf you haven’t reviewed and updated your fee schedule in the past year, you might be leaving revenue on the… This article appeared in College Insider in 2017. It has been updated. If you haven’t reviewed and updated your fee schedule in the past…
2024 Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Read the full articleCMS released its final rule updating the Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year 2024 (Final Rule).… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule updating the Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year 2024 (Final Rule). Key proposals concerning…
High-five – Power up your HR
Read the full articleEvery month we want to give a shout out – a high-five – to a great member resource on the… Every month we want to give a shout out – a high-five – to a great member resource on the College website. This month, we…
New employee onboarding: the key to employee engagement and retention
Read the full articleDoes your practice have engaged, successful employees and low employee turnover? Or is your practice a revolving door of dissatisfied… Does your practice have engaged, successful employees and low employee turnover? Or is your practice a revolving door of dissatisfied employees? The cost of recruiting…
Bernard Halpern, MD – a friend of the College, discovered one of the first antihistamines
Read the full articleDr. Bernard Halpern & Professor P. Portier, co-discoverer of anaphylaxis, at the 1958 International Association of Allergology meeting in Paris.… Dr. Bernard Halpern & Professor P. Portier, co-discoverer of anaphylaxis, at the 1958 International Association of Allergology meeting in Paris. In 1942, phenbenzamine (Antergan),…
ACAAI Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Read the full articleReactions to vaccines, in general, are rare with the incidence of anaphylaxis estimated at 1.31 in 1 million doses given. With the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the FDA on December 11, 2020, the ACAAI COVID-19…
ACAAI suggestions on office procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read the full articleAs allergy practices throughout the U.S. are starting to see more and more patients come back to their offices, there… As allergy practices throughout the U.S. are starting to see more and more patients come back to their offices, there have been questions on the…
Challenges of identifying phenotypic profiles for food allergic patients, reactions to foods during avoidance strategies and pro and con articles on fresh food as a reagent for skin prick testing for food allergy
Read the full articleSpring is starting to morph into summer, but this one is unlike any that most of us have ever seen,… Spring is starting to morph into summer, but this one is unlike any that most of us have ever seen, given the lingering effects of…
Will there be a shortage of glass vials and syringes?
Read the full articleThere have been a few recent news reports raising the possibility of future shortages of glass vials and syringes for… There have been a few recent news reports raising the possibility of future shortages of glass vials and syringes for general medical use due to…
Survival Tips for A/I Practices During COVID-19
Read the full articleCOVID-19 is taking a financial toll on many allergy/immunology practices. College Advocacy Council and Practice Management Committee leaders developed the… COVID-19 is taking a financial toll on many allergy/immunology practices. College Advocacy Council and Practice Management Committee leaders developed the following tips to help you…
We want your updates
Read the full articleThe College’s public website is full of resources for those seeking answers for symptoms, options for treatment and resources on… The College’s public website is full of resources for those seeking answers for symptoms, options for treatment and resources on a wide range of allergy…
Trying to reach your patients?
Read the full articleIs your allergy practice still using phone calls for appointment reminders to advise patients of schedule changes, to discuss insurance… Is your allergy practice still using phone calls for appointment reminders to advise patients of schedule changes, to discuss insurance verification and payment and to…
Idiopathic anaphylaxis yardstick and biologics for asthma, plus interesting letters on diverse allergy topics
Read the full articleI hope your winter hasn’t been too harsh so far. The midsouth of the United States is having a milder… I hope your winter hasn’t been too harsh so far. The midsouth of the United States is having a milder than usual season, but there…
Will You Be Paid by Medicare On Jan. 1?
Read the full articleStarting Jan. 1, if you do not use Medicare’s new Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) on Medicare claims, you will not… Starting Jan. 1, if you do not use Medicare’s new Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) on Medicare claims, you will not be paid. Regardless of the…
