Study: Parents’ Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis May Influence Child’s Diet
Read the full articleA new study showed that elimination diets in the case of AD only mildly improved AD lesions in one-third of… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heightened risk…
Estudio: La comprensión de los padres sobre la dermatitis atópica puede influir en la dieta del niño
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que las dietas de eliminación en el caso de la DA solo mejoraron levemente las lesiones… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Los padres de niños con dermatitis atópica (DA, también llamada eczema) saben que la condición alérgica puede significar…
Risk of Developing EoE High When Other Allergic Conditions Factored In
Read the full articleA new study investigated the probability of patients with certain atopic (allergic) conditions developing EoE.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of swallowing difficulties in children and adults. It affects about…
El riesgo de desarrollar esofagitis eosinofílica es alto cuando se incluyen otras afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales causas de… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales…
Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-Covid
Read the full articleA new study showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how…
Un estudio muestra que las tasas de sensibilización a los alérgenos exteriores en Chicago aumentaron después del COVID-19
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que, en Chicago, ha habido un aumento significativo en la sensibilización al polen y al moho… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La gente ha escuchado durante años que el cambio climático está teniendo un impacto significativo en los patrones…
Innovations in Community Grant Projects Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThis year, six grantees will present their work at the ACAAI National Scientific Meeting in Boston.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began funding innovative projects that address…
Las innovaciones en los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias abordan las barreras en la atención de las alergias y el asma
Read the full articleEste año, seis beneficiarios presentarán su trabajo en la Reunión Científica Nacional del ACAAI en Boston.… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – A partir de 2021, The Allergists' Foundation, el brazo filantrópico del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología, comenzó a financiar proyectos…
James Tracy es nombrado presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del ACAAI.… BOSTON (27 de octubre de 2024) – El alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de…
New ACAAI Position Paper Examines Safety of Receiving Live Vaccines While on Dupilumab
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) addresses the safety of…
Don’t let hidden holiday allergies ruin your good cheer
Read the full articleWhile everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or allergies, the holidays are when you need to… The holidays are a time to gather for food, friends and festivities. While everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or…
What do parents of school children with allergies and asthma need to think about?
Read the full articleFor a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting back to school, a parent needs to make sure… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: So for a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting into school, the parent needs to…
What does a new student with food allergies heading to college need to know?
Read the full articleIt's very important for the adolescent to really take control of the management of their allergy by themselves for the… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: They need to, number one, be aware of their foods that might cause a problem for them. They…
Your Two-Week Timeline to Start Fall Allergy Medication Begins Now
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you suffer from fall allergies, you…
Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Read the full articleSeptember is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – As your child’s thoughts drift to one more family trip to the beach this summer, your thoughts might be drifting…
Esofagitis eosinofilica
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Con El Respaldo de: Resumen La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE) es un trastorno del esófago, el tubo que conecta la boca con el estómago. Se reconoce cada vez más que la…
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Supported by:Overview Eosinophilic Esophagitis (known as EoE) is a disorder of the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. EoE is increasingly recognized as a major cause…
Will my child outgrow their food allergy?
Read the full articleFoods like milk. egg. wheat. and soy are commonly outgrown by the age of five. Foods such as peanuts, tree… English Transcript Allergist Doug Jones, MD: That's such a great question. I hear it all the time of whether somebody's going to outgrow that…
How does nonallergic rhinitis differ from allergic rhinitis?
Read the full articleRhinitis is basically a generic term to help describe inflammation in your nose. You can have non-allergic and allergic… English Transcript Allergist Farah Khan, MD: So let's define rhinitis. Rhinitis is basically a generic term to help describe inflammation in your nose. You can…
Advocacy Council Efforts Pay Off in Long-awaited FAA Review of Epinephrine Carried by Airliners for Anaphylaxis
Read the full articleIn a big win for allergists and allergy advocacy organizations, the law requires airlines to include epinephrine in a form… The five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was signed into law on May 16, 2024. In a big win for allergists and allergy…
Insights on submitting session proposals for the ACAAI Annual Meeting
Read the full articleACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips regarding session proposals for the ACAAI Annual Meeting.… ACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips regarding session proposals for the ACAAI Annual Meeting. What role can the College’s committees play in…
Leadership decisions Fall 2025
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at its recent meeting.… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at its recent meeting. Approved the appointment of the following Advocacy Council…
Patient Education Brochures
Read the full articleThe brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions.… The brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions. These brochures can be printed in your office, uploaded to…
2024 allergist compensation keeps pace with inflation
Read the full articleGet MGMA 2024 compensation data for academic and non-academic allergists.… For the third year in a row, we have good news for allergists! Allergist median academic total compensation and non-academic total compensation both saw increases in 2024 over the prior year. In addition, median…
Legacy of Congressman George Miller O'Brien: Advocate for the Patient with Asthma and Allergic Disease
Read the full articleMr. O’Brien had a deep-rooted commitment to the support of research in the field of allergic diseases, and helped to… This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the 40th year of designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Food Reactions Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleFood Allergy vs. Food Sensitization vs. Food Intolerance Some of the symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar,… Food Allergy vs. Food Sensitization vs. Food Intolerance Some of the symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar, but the differences between the…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleMast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that doctors may consider when patients have many different symptoms and certain… Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that doctors may consider when patients have many different symptoms and certain blood test results. The diagnosis…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: VCD Discharge Instructions
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleVocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord… Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Inspiratory Laryngeal…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of… Sample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of allergies includes avoidance of the…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergy Shot Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleAllergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls… Allergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls how your body defends itself.…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Habitual Cough Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHabit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in… Habit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in a patterned way, kind of…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: HPI
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial… HPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial HPI Age of diagnosis: Method…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Procedures
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was… SAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was screened and found qualified for…
Sample Standing Order: Epinephrine Auto-Injector 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg and Epinephrine Intranasal 1 mg or 2 mg
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By:… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By: Physician’s Name…
Sample Standing Order: Oral Antihistamine
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
Sample Standing Order: Topical Hydrocortisone
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
Sample Standing Order: Albuterol Levalbuterol or Albuterol Ipratropium via Nebulizer
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ALBUTEROL, LEVALBUTEROL, OR ALBUTEROL/IPRATROPIUM VIA NEBULIZER Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No.… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ALBUTEROL, LEVALBUTEROL, OR ALBUTEROL/IPRATROPIUM VIA NEBULIZER Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: …
Use DocMatter to connect with other employed allergists
Read the full articleDocMatter is a safe, private forum for College physicians to post clinical and practice questions to other allergists. Login to… …
Claims hold is impacting multiple services
Read the full articleCMS issued updated instructions clarifying that payments for select claims affected by expired legislative Medicare coverage policies should be… CMS issued updated instructions to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) clarifying that payments for select claims affected by expired legislative Medicare coverage policies should be held;…
Attend the Friday Practice Management Program in Orlando
Read the full articleThis full day of programming at the Annual Scientific Meeting will give you information and tools you can put into… Whether you’re an employed allergist, a practice owner, a FIT or a practice manager, the Practice Management Program on Friday, Nov. 7 at the…
