Patient Brochures
Read the full articleThe printer-friendly brochures on this page are for allergists, and for their patients, to help explain allergic conditions. In them you will find the information you need, laid out in easy-to-understand language, about managing your allergies or asthma. The brochures address…
Type 2 Connection
Read the full articleUnderstanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get… Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get relief SUPPORTED BY: Rhinorrhea.…
Type 2 Inflammatory Disease
Read the full articleType 2 inflammatory disease occurs when the immune system overreacts, sometimes to something like tree or grass pollen or certain… SUPPORTED BY OverviewFrequent runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy skin, eyes or nose. Red, watery eyes. Wheezing. Coughing bouts. Problems swallowing. Recurring rashes, frequent swelling and itching.…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and their patients to partake in…
Food Allergy
Read the full articleAn allergy occurs when your body’s natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance, treating it as an invader… Overview Millions of Americans have an allergy of some kind. You probably know one of those people or are one yourself. Almost 6% of U.S.…
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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://youtu.be/e51tNt9BW08 Is chlorine allergy really an allergy? Summer plans may include more time in the pool and more exposure…
Is chlorine allergy really an allergy?
Read the full articleWe are at risk for chlorine exposure in our day-to-day cleaning products at home, but patients who are swimmers may… English Transcript Allergist Selina Gierer, DO: Chlorine is actually an irritant to the skin. It would be very rare for a patient to have…
Asthma-COPD Overlap
Read the full articleAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.… Overview What Is Asthma? Asthma is a long-term disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is very common among children and adults. Asthma can cause your airways to become…
Does anaphylaxis look different in infants and toddlers as compared to older patients?
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis may be a little bit different to pick up on, to recognize because infants and toddlers can't talk.… English Transcript Allergist Michael Pistiner, MD: Yeah, it does. Anaphylaxis in an infant or a toddler, an infant is a kid less than age one.…
How do I know if I have allergies or just a cold?
Read the full articleIf the symptoms are very frequent and last for more than several days, it's likely to be allergies. It can… English Transcript Allergist Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD: If the symptoms are very frequent and last for more than several days, it's likely to be allergies.…
Alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10 % de las personas en Estados Unidos creen tener alergia a la penicilina, pero menos del 10… ¿Qué es una alergia a la penicilina? La penicilina es uno de los antibióticos más populares del mundo. Fue descubierta en 1928 por el científico…
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Read the full articleInformación acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y… Información acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. Información fundamental acerca de…
Penicillin Allergy
Read the full articleAbout 10% of people in the US believe they have a penicillin allergy, but fewer than 10% of those people… What Is a Penicillin Allergy? Penicillin is one of the most popular antibiotic drugs in the world. It was discovered in 1928 by scientist Alexander…
Here’s What Allergists Want You to Know During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read the full articleMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a perfect time to remind people what it looks and feels like when… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15, 2026) – If you are someone with asthma, you know it can be a daily battle to keep your symptoms…
Drug Allergies
Read the full articleIf you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.… OverviewAs with other allergic reactions, these symptoms can occur when your body’s immune system becomes sensitized to a substance in the medication, perceives it as a…
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…
Meat Allergy
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Overview Did you know that a bite from the Lone Star tick can trigger a meat allergy in some people? A growing number of people…
Alergia a la carne
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Resumen ¿Sabía que la picadura de la garrapata estrella solitaria puede desencadenar una alergia a la carne en algunas personas? Un número creciente de personas…
If I have allergies, will my children have them too?
Read the full articleThere's a strong genetic component to having allergies. If you have a parent who has nasal allergies, you're about 50%… English Transcript Allergist Kathleen May, MD: Well, we know there's a strong genetic component to having allergies. So, if you have a parent who…
About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,500 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.… Members live and practice throughout the United States and internationally. The College fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together, and with others, toward…
Latest issue of AllergyWatch focuses on asthma, IEI, and food allergy
Read the full articleRead the latest issue of AllergyWatch which focuses this month on asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and food allergy.… Read the latest issue of AllergyWatch to get the answers to clinical questions based on the latest research, with a focus this month on asthma, IEI,…
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 May 28-31, 2026 Eastern Allergy Conference The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL May 29-31, 2026 North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress Le Westin…
If you treat anaphylaxis, attend our June 8 webinar, 7:00 pm CT
Read the full articleAttend our non-CME webinar Integrating Coding Guidance Into Anaphylaxis Care Workflows on June 8 at 7:00 pm CT for practical… Attend our non-CME webinar Integrating Coding Guidance Into Anaphylaxis Care Workflows on June 8 at 7:00 pm CT for practical approaches to improving anaphylaxis documentation…
Healthcare industry stacks the deck against working families
Read the full articleThe Allergy and Asthma Patient Protection Act is intended to address commercial payer issues specific to the allergy specialty.… Recently, the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce, which has jurisdiction over employer-sponsored (ERISA) health plans, published a report titled Denied: How the Health…
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Read the full articleToolkits View All Toolkits Featured Articles View All Publications Member Support College Learning Connection Connect to CME and MOC courses,… Toolkits View All Toolkits Featured Articles View All Publications Member Support College Learning Connection Connect to CME and MOC courses, board preparation tools, clinical resources…
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: March 17, 2026 Curated by ACAAI to include ready and frequently updated sources for information about outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations,…
Subscribe to UpToDate
Read the full articleElevate Your Practice: Special Member Savings on UpToDate® with ACAAI The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), through… Elevate Your Practice: Special Member Savings on UpToDate® with ACAAI The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), through its collaboration with Wolters Kluwer,…
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…
Partners
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond $500,000+ Platinum $300,000 - $499,999…
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…
AllergyWatch Archives
Read the full articleSupported by: 2026 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Links will… Supported by: 2026Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Links will be added as issues become available.Volume…
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch: May-June 2026
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleA Synopsis of Allergy and Asthma Literature, Resulting from an Unbiased, Comprehensive Review of Twenty Major Medical Journals. …
ACAAI Strike Force members share why they traveled to Washington, DC
Read the full articleCollege and Advocacy Council leaders descended on Washington this month to advocate for pressing issues facing the allergy specialty.… …
ACAAI Strike Force members share why they traveled to Washington DC
Read the full articleYour College delegation focused on legislation soon to be introduced – The Allergy & Asthma Patient Protection Act.… As the leading voice for practicing allergists, College and Advocacy Council leaders descended on Washington earlier this month to advocate for the most pressing issues facing…
AI skills in five minutes
Read the full articleIf you’re curious about augmented/artificial intelligence but don’t know where to start, try the College’s AI Insights page.… If you’re curious about augmented/artificial intelligence but don’t know where to start, try the College’s AI Insights page. The short, engaging videos created by the ACAAI…
We can help unravel the complexities of eosinophilic conditions
Read the full articleYour College membership provides access to resources concerning Type 2 inflammation, the atopic march and EoE.… May 22 is World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 17-23). The role of type 2 inflammation and its effect on allergic conditions is gaining recognition.…
Standing orders for medications: a practical guide for allergy practices
Read the full articleAre you looking for a way to improve practice efficiency, provide consistent care to patients and empower your staff?… Are you looking for a way to improve practice efficiency, provide consistent care to patients and empower your staff? If so, standing orders may be…
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…
Board of Regents
Read the full articleThe Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. *… The Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. * denotes Executive Committee member Cherie…
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…
