Military Deployment Linked to Higher Risk of Respiratory Diseases, New Study Finds
Read the full articleU.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom face an increased for chronic respiratory conditions… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several…
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema
Read the full articleChildren with eczema may experience fewer allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine,…
Thunderstorms Linked to Surge in Asthma ER Visits, New Study Shows
Read the full articleThe average number of asthma visits was nearly 18 per day during thunderstorms, compared to just 3 on non-storm… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm…
2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting Newsroom
Read the full articleLearn about important news from the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, held Nov. 6-10, in Orlando, Florida.… 2025 Annual Meeting Press Kit The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is your best resource for what’s happening in the world of allergies and asthma. News Releases Cherie Zachary,…
La Dra. Cherie Zachary fue nombrada presidenta de la ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI)… ORLANDO (9 DE NOV. DE 2025) – La alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, de Bloomington, Minnesota, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en…
Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ORLANDO (NOV. 9, 2025) – Allergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
What happens at an asthma screening?
Read the full articleAn asthma screening includes a patient's history, and using diagnostic testing to determine if there is a possibility of… English Transcript Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: When I'm seeing a patient that has an underlying concern for asthma, usually the first place I start is…
Un estudio encuentra un vínculo entre los patrones de eczema y la capacidad de los niños para superar las alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleUna nueva investigación sugiere que el momento en que aparece el eczema pueden influir en la capacidad de un niño… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Una nueva investigación presentada en la Reunión Científica Anual del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI)…
Study Finds Link Between Eczema Patterns and Children's Ability to Outgrow Food Allergies
Read the full articleOur findings highlight that eczema may play a role in shaping the development of oral tolerance to food allergens.… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – New research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests that the timing of…
El tratamiento con parche de maní continúa ayudando a los niños pequeños a desarrollar tolerancia de forma segura durante tres años
Read the full articleUn estudio a largo plazo descubrió que un tratamiento con parche de maní continuó ayudando a los niños pequeños a… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Una nueva investigación presentada en la Reunión Científica Anual de 2025 del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Peanut Patch Treatment Continues to Help Toddlers Safely Build Tolerance Over Three Years
Read the full articleThe goal is to train the immune system to tolerate peanut exposure and reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers…
Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias de ACAAI exploran formas innovadoras de abordar las barreras a la atención médica.
Read the full articleRecibimos una respuesta entusiasta a nuestra convocatoria de propuestas del Programa de Subvenciones Comunitarias, lo que hizo que el proceso… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – A partir de 2021, The Allergists' Foundation, el brazo filantrópico del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología…
ACAAI Community Grant Projects Explore Innovative Ways to Address Barriers to Care
Read the full articleWe received an enthusiastic response to our Community Grant Program, which made the selection process exciting and challenging.… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Starting in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation—the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)—began supporting innovative initiatives designed…
Una nueva investigación destaca los problemas en la atención que enfrentan los niños y adolescentes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleDos estudios nuevos arrojan luz sobre cómo el angioedema hereditario (AEH) afecta profundamente la vida diaria, el bienestar emocional y… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Dos estudios nuevos que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual de 2025 del Colegio Americano de Alergia,…
New Research Highlights Care Challenges Faced by Children and Adolescents with Hereditary Angioedema
Read the full articleA study found that adolescents perceived a greater overall impact of HAE on their lives than caregivers reported for younger… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Two new studies being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in…
Las personas con alergias o eczema podrían enfrentar un mayor riesgo de complicaciones quirúrgicas
Read the full articleLas personas con eczema o afecciones cutáneas similares ya tienen una piel más sensible y un mayor nivel de… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) - Dos nuevos estudios que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual de 2025 del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma…
People with Allergies or Eczema May Face Higher Risk of Surgical Complications
Read the full articleTwo studies show that people with allergic conditions, including eczema, asthma, and hay fever, may face more problems after… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) - Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show…
Las mujeres embarazadas a menudo no reciben atención especializada sobre alergias
Read the full articleUna nueva investigación sugiere una renuencia entre los obstetras a derivar a sus pacientes embarazadas a especialistas en alergias, incluso… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas experimentan alergias, asma o reacciones a medicamentos, afecciones que pueden afectar tanto a la madre…
Pregnant Women Often Miss Out on Specialist Allergy Care
Read the full articleAllergy and immunology care in pregnancy is safe and can make a real difference in how women feel. Don't hesitate… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Many pregnant women experience allergies, asthma, or reactions to medications — conditions that can affect both mother and baby if…
Las provocaciones alimentarias orales y la inmunoterapia oral ofrecen esperanza y confianza a las familias que manejan las alergias alimentarias en niños pequeños
Read the full articleDos nuevos estudios destacan la inmunoterapia oral y las provocaciones alimentarias orales (OFC) en niños, mostrando que ambos procedimientos son… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Dos nuevos estudios que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Issue with federal BCBS coverage of Xolair for IgE-mediated food allergy
Read the full articleReports from members indicate that the FEP is denying coverage for Xolair unless the patient demonstrates confirmed allergies to peanuts… The College has recently been alerted to an ongoing prior authorization policy implemented by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) for…
Claim denials for CPT code 95165 are growing
Read the full articleThese requirements can significantly impact allergy practices that rely on preparing customized, multi-dose vials in advance.… Allergists are seeing a growing number of claim denials for CPT code 95165 - professional services for supervising the preparation and provision of antigens for allergen immunotherapy -…
Know the difference between build-up and dilution of allergy extracts
Read the full articleAll seven MACs have now agreed in writing to cover the build-up phase of allergy extract preparation and administration.… To understand Medicare coverage for allergy immunotherapy, it is important to clarify the distinction between the build-up phase and dilutions of allergy extracts, as well…
Changes are coming to Cigna’s code review policies
Read the full articleThese strategies by payers create administrative burdens that divert allergists' resources to administrative tasks instead of patient care.… Changes are coming to Cigna’s code review policy practices, and these changes will impact allergists. Cigna Healthcare will begin downcoding certain high-level evaluation and management (E/M)…
College seeks clarification on Cigna downcoding pause
Read the full articleWe continue to encourage physicians and medical groups to voice their concerns until Cigna’s the policy is formally withdrawn.… Due to a lack of transparency, medical organizations are unclear if the recently announced CIGNA pause on downcoding applies to California only or to the…
Women in Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and… The Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and leadership. The committee works to provide…
Recent ACAAI leadership decisions
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 decision…
We're defending and empowering allergists
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is the only allergy organization backed by Washington-based experts and consultants whose primary focus is allergy/immunology.… State and federal advocacy have been at the core of the College for more than 50 years. What began with the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma…
The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We… The Allergists' Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We are funding innovative projects that address barriers…
Spotlight on the Program Directors Committee
Read the full articleThe Training Program Directors Committee oversees the College’s SPARK Program, a vital effort to cultivate new physicians for our… The Training Program Directors (TPD) Committee oversees the College’s SPARK Program, a vital effort to cultivate a pipeline of new physicians for our specialty. The…
Insights on the next ACAAI strategic plan
Read the full articleACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares his thoughts on the role of committees in our strategic planning… As the College develops its 2027 – 2029 strategic plan, committee input is vital. ACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares his thoughts on…
Committee voices needed
Read the full articleThe College is developing its next three year strategic plan, which will guide our work from 2027 through 2029.… The College is developing its next three‑year strategic plan, which will guide our work from 2027 through 2029. This plan will serve as a roadmap…
The 2026 Pathways to Practice application site is now open!
Read the full articleSee the application details and eligibility criteria. Interested institutions must apply by April 15.… See the application details and eligibility criteria. Interested institutions must apply by April 15.…
The new era of health AI: what allergists need to know
Read the full articleFor the first time, large scale AI platforms are being built explicitly for health care delivery rather than adapted from… By: Fatima Khan, MD, FACAAI, Chair of AI and Technology Subcommittee The past few months have marked a turning point in the evolution of…
AllergyTalk is now a vodcast
Read the full articleYou’ve heard their voices and trusted their expertise. Now it’s time to see the conversation unfold in the first video… You’ve heard their voices and trusted their expertise. You’ve listened to their professional insights and perspectives. Now it’s time to see the conversation unfold…
Outbreak and Vaccine Resource Center
Read the full articleInformation sources are provided on outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations, and vaccine safety communications.… Originally posted June 3, 2025. Last updated: February 12, 2026 Curated by ACAAI to include ready and frequently updated sources for information about outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations,…
PowerPoint slides: Penicillin Allergy Identification and Delabeling for PCPs
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PPTRead the full articleOur downloadable set of PowerPoint slides educates PCPs about low-risk penicillin allergy delabeling in their clinic – and when to… Our downloadable set of PowerPoint slides educates PCPs about low-risk penicillin allergy delabeling in their clinic – and when to refer to an allergist.…
Talking points on penicillin allergy - useful for media interviews
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleIt’s important to know that up to 90% of people aren’t actually allergic to penicillin. Here are some facts you… It’s important to know that up to 90% of people aren’t actually allergic to penicillin. Here are some facts you should know about penicillin allergy.…
Penicillin Toolkit
Read the full articleFind everything you need for penicillin allergy testing, including materials for patients and the media.… As an allergist, you know the facts about penicillin allergy and have information your patients and primary care physicians (PCPs) may not have. This toolkit is designed to help…
College advocates for asthma APM
Read the full articleThe meeting's purpose was to discuss the status of APMs recommended to CMMI by the HHS Physician Focused Payment Model… Last July, the College joined American Medical Association (AMA) President-elect Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, and a few other specialty society physician leaders in a…
