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Read the full articleACAAI is a professional medical association of more than 6,000 allergist-immunologists and allied health professionals. Find out more about us.… Allergy Resources View All Featured Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfZ2PVN4LBE Will my allergies ever go away completely? Allergist Jennifer Shih, MD, explains how an allergist can help you…
Find an Allergist
Read the full articleGet Relief From Your Asthma & Allergy Symptoms… Find Certified Allergists An allergist is trained to find the source of your symptoms, treat it and help you feel healthy. After earning a medical degree, the doctor must complete a three-year residency-training program in either…
Allergist Answers
Read the full articleAllergist Answers is an email newsletter from the College. Below are the most recent newsletters. Fall-Winter 2026 Measles is a… Allergist Answers is an email newsletter from the College. Below are the most recent newsletters. Fall-Winter 2026 Measles is a serious and growing threat…
What is SMART Therapy?
Read the full articleSmart therapy stands for single maintenance and rescue treatment therapy. It's given via a single combination inhaler.… English Transcript Allergist Sarah Spriet, DO: Smart therapy stands for single maintenance and rescue treatment therapy. It's given via a single combination inhaler that includes an inhaled…
Do chlorine baths help the itch of eczema?
Read the full articleItch is one of the most common complaints we see and treat in eczema. It keeps kids up at night,… Allergist Kristin Sokol, MD: Not many people know that allergists actually treat eczema all the time. We are specialists in allergy, but also a…
Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
Read the full articleWhen people are evaluated, it turns out that 90 to 95% will tolerate a penicillin-based antibiotic after an evaluation by… English Transcript Allergist Allison Ramsey, MD: It's important to get tested for penicillin allergy because chances are you are not allergic to penicillin. So…
Sneezier and Wheezier than Usual? Fall and Winter Allergies Are Headed Your Way
Read the full articleACAAI offers the following five tips for staying ahead of fall and winter allergies and keeping your sneezy and wheezy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 22, 2026) – It happens every year, yet somehow still catches us off guard. Shifts in weather and the height of…
What makes an allergist different from other doctors?
Read the full articleAllergists are very specifically focused on the quality of life for their patient, what their life is like, and making… English Transcript Allergist Kathleen May, MD: Well, firstly, we have specialized training, and that training involves in addition to going to medical school four…
What is Asthma Peak Week?
Read the full articleAsthma Peak Week is historically the third week in September where we see the highest incidents of hospitalizations, ER visits… English Transcript Allergist Wesley Sublett, MD, MPH: Asthma Peak Week is historically the third week in September where we see the highest incidents of…
Skin Allergy
Read the full articleBumps, itching, redness and other skin conditions are common, and their cause may not be easily identifiable. A board-certified allergist… OverviewRed, bumpy, itchy skin can be irritating, painful and embarrassing. Rashes can be caused by many things, including exposure to certain plants (poison ivy, for…
Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleAllergies, including allergic rhinitis, affect an estimated 40 million to 50 million people in the United States. Some allergies may… Allergies exist in many different forms. You might be surprised to learn how many different types of allergies there are. Find out more about the…
Is there a cat food to make me less allergic to cats?
Read the full articleThere is a product that is made by a company that can decrease the amount of allergy that your cat… English Transcript Allergist Lukena Karkhanis, MD: There is a product that is made by a company that can decrease the amount of allergy that…
The ABCs of Back-to-School Allergy Management
Read the full articleBack to school means adequately preparing your child and the school staff to deal with your child’s allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 28, 2026) – Being ready for the school year means more than gathering clothes and supplies – it also means adequately preparing…
Can allergies develop later in life?
Read the full articleThe body can recognize something in the environment, a tree pollen, and recognize it as something that mounts an allergic… English Transcript Allergist Jonathan Olsen, MD: Allergies can develop later in life. What happens is, as the body ages, the immune system ages. The…
Eczema
Read the full articleEczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin disease that causes an itchy rash.… Supported by: Overview Eczema, also known as “atopic dermatitis,” is a noncontagious, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by severe itching, redness, oozing, and scaly rashes. These symptoms can be painful,…
Tell us about early introduction of peanuts
Read the full articleA groundbreaking study called the LEAP study, Learning Early About Peanut, showed that early introduction of peanut really works.… English Transcript Allergist Michael Pistiner, MD: There was a recent study that showed that things are moving in the right direction. Early introduction is the…
Is everyone allergic to poison ivy?
Read the full articleIt's estimated that about 75% to 85% of people are allergic to poison ivy. And it will present usually with… English Transcript Allergist Marcella Aquino, MD: Not everyone is allergic, but I will say that most people are allergic. So, it's estimated that about…
What should families do about mold after a flood or storm?
Read the full articleAfter a flood or a storm, it's really important to survey the area to see if you see any standing… English Transcript Allergist Amber Hardeman, MD: After a flood or a storm, it's really important to survey the area to see if you see…
Mixing Allergen Extracts
Read the full articleFor more than 100 years, physicians have safely prepared allergen extracts using the aseptic technique. These extracts have helped make… For more than 100 years, physicians have safely prepared allergen extracts using the aseptic technique.These extracts have helped make allergen immunotherapy a proven, clinically effective…
Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleBurdensome and unreasonable requests for documentation regarding CPT 95165, 95115 and 95117 services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists and… Burdensome and unreasonable requests for documentation regarding CPT 95165, 95115 and 95117 services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists and otolaryngologists to administer allergen immunotherapy…
Recent Insider Updates
Read the full articleKeep up to date with the latest messages from the College! Bookmark the Insider Update page and check back… Below are items that have been blast emailed to members. Once a deadline has passed, such as for registering for a meeting or webinar, or…
Get Involved
Read the full articleBecome an Advocate How can you be a more effective advocate for the specialty? Find out what you can do… Become an Advocate How can you be a more effective advocate for the specialty? Find out what you can do and how you can get…
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Medicare updates 95165 definition in 2027 Final Rule
Read the full articleAfter years of College advocacy, CMS adopts the CPT definition of a dose for 95165. Work continues on the 30-unit… …
Advocacy Alerts
Read the full article2026 Medicare updates 95165 definition in 2027 Final Rule November 5, 2026 ACAAI Advocacy Council's UHC Victory October 22, 2026 Making the case for epinephrine on every flight October 2, 2026 Pressing for fair Medicare payment for allergy extracts October 1, 2026 Building…
Sessions focused on artificial intelligence at the ACAAI Annual Meeting
Read the full articleArtificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere. How will it affect allergists and their practice? Plan to attend these special… Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere. How will it affect allergists and their practice? If you’re attending the ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, plan to…
AI may be reviewing your claims
Read the full articleFor allergy practices, this may ultimately be one of the most important applications of AI to understand.… Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly entering medicine. Discussions have focused on how physicians may use AI: ambient documentation, clinical decision support, imaging interpretation and remote monitoring. However,…
ACAAI in the News
Read the full articleHere are the recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.… Here are recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. October 2026 Yahoo! News (12 million unique visitors + Good Housekeeping, 16 million…
Save on UpToDate’s new Pro Premium package
Read the full articleMany College members enjoy the discounted subscription to UpToDate®, the clinical decision support resource… Many College members enjoy the discounted subscription to UpToDate®, the clinical decision support resource that medical trainees and physicians trust for reliable clinical answers. From now through Dec. 31, 2026, professional…
Meet our Executive Medical Director
Read the full articleTodd A. Mahr, MD, FACAAI began his service as the College’s Executive Medical Director (EMD) on Jan. 1. He succeeds Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, who ended his six years as EMD on Dec. 31, 2022. Dr. Blaiss succeeded Bob Q. Lanier, MD…
FITs – The ACAAI Annual Meeting has sessions just for you
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting has a lot offer Fellow-in-Training! Join us Nov. 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona!… The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting has a lot offer Fellows-in-Training! When you’re at the Annual Meeting, plan to attend these sessions tailored just for you. Patch Testing…
House of Delegates
Read the full articleACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel.… ACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel. The HOD supports ACAAI by…
Pathways to Practice: Advancing Excellence One Fellow at a Time
Read the full articleACAAI has launched a new initiative to provide training support for 16 allergy/immunology over a five-year period.… There is a growing shortage of practicing allergists in the U.S., jeopardizing timely and adequate care for millions of patients. To address this concern, ACAAI launched a…
Calendar of Events
Read the full articleThese events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies and are certified by ACAAI for CME… 2026 November 12-15, 2026 Snot Force Alliance For more information, visit https://www.snotforce.org/ November 12-16, 2026 ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting Phoenix, AZ 2027…
Prior Authorization Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools and information you need to simplify prior authorizations! Create customized appeal letters with our automated tool.… New! College Prior Authorization AI Vendor Summary AI prior authorization (PA) companies help allergy practices manage the patient medication process from prescription to approval and…
Who is hiring this month?
Read the full articleThe website features a U.S. map that illuminates nearly every potential opportunity for allergy, asthma and immunology providers.… When you’re looking for a new position, the College’s Career Center is the best place to start. The website — exclusively for ACAAI members — features…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
Product Theaters, Friday, Nov. 13
Read the full articleAll Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 25-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit… All Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 25-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit hall in North Halls 4-6 (Lower…
