What are the symptom differences between the cold, flu and allergies?
Read the full articleAllergies tend to have sneezing, and allergies usually do not have a fever. So if you have a fever, it's… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell H. Grayson, MD: It can be very difficult to determine the difference between a cold, flu and allergies. However, one…
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… …
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleWith the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase… …
James Tracy Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma &… BOSTON (OCT. 27, 2024) – Allergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection
Read the full articleThis resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign… This resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign…
Need for Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleThere has been a more than 50% increase in the need for professional psychology services due to increased anxiety.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – With the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase in…
Aumenta la necesidad de derivaciones psicológicas para niños con alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleEstudio muestra aumento de más del 50% en 2023 en comparación con los cuatro años anteriores… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Con el aumento de la incidencia de alergias alimentarias en los niños en la última década, ha habido un aumento correspondiente en…
Penicillin Allergy Delabeling in Syphilis Patients Assists in Furthering Treatment
Read the full articleAbout 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As…
La eliminación del etiquetado de la alergia a la penicilina en pacientes con sífilis ayuda a avanzar en el tratamiento
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de…
Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study
Read the full articleA new study showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the…
Según un nuevo estudio, el rechazo a las vacunas es menor entre las minorías
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que los pacientes que se identifican como no blancos tenían menos probabilidades de mostrar desconfianza en… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Durante la pandemia de COVID, los medios informaron ampliamente que los pacientes negros tenían más probabilidades que los…
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…
Ensure compliance with the new USP 797 standards for allergen extract mixing
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new… ACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new USP 797 compliance requirements…
The Senate HELP Committee seeks answers on CPT codes and coverage policies
Read the full articleSen. Cassidy’s Request for Information (RFI) asks for specific data on the AMA’s licensing and royalty fees.… Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has been publicly scrutinizing the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) control of…
Help us align the College’s priorities with your needs
Read the full articleThe current strategic plan is in its third year, and the College is actively planning for the 2027-2029 phase to… Every three years, the College embarks on a strategic planning process to provide a framework to support and engage our members, advocate for our…
January-February AllergyWatch targets nanobody molecules for asthma and more
Read the full articleIn the current issue, you’ll find information about the use of nanobody molecules for asthma treatment, plus additional articles.… Stay up to date with AllergyWatch! This popular publication reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to provide the information…
Partnerships with external organizations are a win-win
Read the full articleEvery year the College supports several national lay organizations through modest grants that enable the development of meaningful projects.… As I’ve mentioned in past columns, one aspect of my job as Executive Medical Director is working with other organizations – whether that means industry,…
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Open Access support program
Read the full articleAs of July 2025, National Institutes of Health (NIH) has required publications from NIH funded research to be made publicly available at the time of publication. For many journals this requires payment of an open access fee, which can be quite significant (currently $3400…
Are you struggling with SCIT noncompliance?
Read the full articleHas your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! Learn more.… Has your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College, 6 of 9 Practice Management Committee members…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
AllergyWatch Editors
Read the full articleEditor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo,… Editor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD Miami, FL Gerald B.…
Annals continues the exploration of FPIES
Read the full articleReviews include a call for consensus on standardized oral food challenges for FPIES, adults’ experiences with FPIES, and FPIES’ psychosocial… Welcome to 2026! As you celebrate the new year, it will be time to settle down and read this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma…
Annual compliance training requirements
Read the full articleWhether you focus on compliance at a specific time each year, or throughout the year at various touchpoints, do make… Does your practice conduct annual compliance training or refreshers? Do you know what training is required versus nice to have? No worries – the…
Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. See 2025 Strike Force Photos See 2024 Strike Force photos 2023 Strike Force… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200.See 2025 Strike Force Photos See 2024 Strike Force photos 2023 Strike Force May 2, 2023 - Members of…
Register now for 2026 Coding Update for Allergy/Immunology Webinar, Jan.21, 2026
Read the full articleGet the latest coding info plus updates on telehealth, virtual supervision, and 95165 at our Jan. 21 webinar. Featuring our… Get the latest coding info plus updates on telehealth, virtual supervision, and 95165 at our Jan. 21 webinar. Featuring our interactive Can You Code It?…
How to use NPs and PAs in allergy practice
Read the full articleThere is a lot to consider when looking to increase patient access and grow your practice. Working with APCs may… Whether you’re looking to grow your practice, improve patient access or keep up the continuum of care when an allergist in your practice retires,…
College Members’ Staff Save on Extract Mixing Quiz
Read the full articleThank you for your interest in the Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz! To receive the College-members-only 75% discount on the price of the quiz, please have your staff member: Go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm Log into the College Learning Connection Add…
Dr. Luz Fonacier to receive the Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleThis year, College Fellows selected Luz S. Fonacier, MD, FACAAI as the 2024 honoree. The award will be presented on… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
Congress passes ACAAI-backed Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act
Read the full articleThis legislation represents an important step toward improving the safety and well-being of students with food allergies across the… On Dec. 15, Congress passed the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act, which includes a provision to provide dedicated federal funding for food allergy training…
Audit Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools, resources and information you need to respond to an insurance carrier’s audit. Plus, we’ll explain the benefits… Audits by insurers of claims submitted by allergy practices for routine services like skin testing, allergy vials, and subcutaneous immunotherapy are on the rise!…
2027 Medicare price reductions for asthma inhalers
Read the full articleCMS unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under Medicare's drug negotiation program.… In November, CMS announced exciting news for Medicare patients when they unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under…
Connecting clinicians with allergy-related resources
Read the full articleThe College’s health care providers page on our public website provides information for physicians and NPs/PAs.… Non-allergist physicians and advanced practice clinicians often encounter patients with allergy symptoms, skin conditions or immunological conditions that might be beyond their level of experience, or maybe their…
