With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be…
Show rates for asthma visits during COVID-19 increased thanks to telemedicine
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use of telemedicine to carry out…
Nearly one in five food-allergic children and one in five parents of food-allergic children are bullied
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by classmates, as well as parents…
Food allergies take a greater emotional toll on Asian families
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of those who suffer with them.…
Black and Hispanic children in the U.S. have more severe eczema than white children
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic diseases have also been found…
Luz Fonacier installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
Despite Allergies, Asthma, a COVID Holiday Can Still Be Merry and Bright
Read the full articleYou may be having a smaller celebration, but allergies and asthma still need your attention… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 8, 2020) – You already downsized your Thanksgiving due to COVID-19, and now you’re contemplating a smaller celebration for the holidays. Unfortunately, your allergies and asthma…
Resolutions for 2021: Staying COVID-Free, Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control
Read the full articleStay the course so you remain symptom-free in the new year… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2020) – This year has been hard and strange – no one can argue with that. There is hope on the horizon that COVID will become contained and cases will…
COVID-19 Precautions Don’t Mean an Absence of Romance this Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleCreate romance by preventing COVID-19 and keeping allergies and asthma under control… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 26, 2021) – With COVID-19 precautions still in place in many towns and cities, your big romantic gesture for Valentine’s Day may mean sticking closer to home and being…
In Survey of Those with Uncontrolled Asthma, Half Smoked Cannabis
Read the full articleOnly about 40% of physicians inquire about cannabis use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – As the number of states increase where medical and recreational cannabis use is legal, so does the importance that physicians discuss with patients the effects of cannabis on those with…
Now's the time to get in front of fall allergy symptoms
Read the full article(BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next… (BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next day you're hit with headaches,…
Important information about COVID-19 for those with asthma
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 12, 2020) – The recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 is creating concern and uncertainty for many people, especially those who suffer from asthma. The elderly, and anyone with severe asthma, immunodeficiency or…
Severe Reactions, Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about severe reactions, anaphylaxis and epinephrine.… …
Too little sleep can mean more asthma attacks in adults
Read the full articleFirst study examining adults with asthma shows negative impacts of sleep deprivation.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (May 12, 2020) – A good night’s sleep is crucial to good health. A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy,…
Algunos alérgenos que causan dermatitis por contacto se encuentran en las mascarillas que previenen la COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, se ha promovido el uso de… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, se ha promovido el uso de la mascarilla a aquellas personas…
Con o sin alergias, el resultado final es similar para todos los pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, la atención se ha centrado en cómo… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, la atención se ha centrado en cómo podrían verse afectadas las personas…
Las tasas de visitas por asma durante el COVID-19 aumentaron gracias a la telemedicina
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Entre otras cosas, el COVID-19 ha impulsado el uso de la telemedicina… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Entre otras cosas, el COVID-19 ha impulsado el uso de la telemedicina en pacientes de todas las…
Casi uno de cada cinco niños con alergias alimentarias y uno de cada cinco padres de niños con alergias alimentarias son acosados
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Los padres de niños con alergias alimentarias descubren que sus hijos son… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Los padres de niños con alergias alimentarias descubren que sus hijos son a menudo acosados por sus…
Las alergias alimentarias afectan más a las familias asiáticas
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Estudios han demostrado que las alergias alimentarias afectan negativamente la calidad de… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Estudios han demostrado que las alergias alimentarias afectan negativamente la calidad de vida de quienes las padecen.…
Los niños negros e hispanos de EE. UU. tienen el eccema más grave que los niños blancos
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Aunque las investigaciones muestran que los niños negros e hispanos padecen asma… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Aunque las investigaciones muestran que los niños negros e hispanos padecen asma de forma desmesurada, también se…
Allergen Immunotherapy Extract Preparation Instruction Guide
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleOur instruction guide will help guide you through the steps and requirements of allergen extract mixing and keep you in… Our instruction guide will help guide you through the steps and requirements of allergen extract mixing and keep you in compliance with USP 797.…
USP 797 Requirements for Compounding Allergenic Extracts
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleWhat are the requirements for allergists? Find out with our easy to read version of Chapter 21 (Compounding Allergenic Extracts)… What are the requirements for allergists? Find out with our easy to read version of Chapter 21 (Compounding Allergenic Extracts) of the final USP 797…
Refrigerator Temperature Log
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleUse this form to document your refrigerator temperature.… Use this form to document your refrigerator temperature.…
An interview with Congressman Bob Onder, MD – part 2
Read the full articleDrs. Miller and Meadows ask questions specifically focused on allergy/immunology practice and advocacy for the specialty.… Recently, Drs. Travis Miller, Chair of the Advocacy Council and J. Allen Meadows, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, had the opportunity to catch up with Congressman Robert Onder,…
There’s an allergist in Congress
Read the full articleI've been a fierce advocate for our profession and for our patients in both bodies, and I really appreciate the… Recently, Drs. Travis Miller, Chair of the College’s Advocacy Council and J. Allen Meadows, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, had the opportunity to catch…
Highlights from the 2025 ACAAI Leadership summit
Read the full articleThis past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago.… This past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago. It was a unique opportunity for participants to acquire the foundational skills needed to be an…
Amplify awareness of allergic conditions
Read the full articleNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared to join the conversation about asthma… It will be here before you know it - National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared for…
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…
