Those With Asthma Not at Greater Risk for Severe Disease from COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts were concerned that people with asthma would not only be more likely to contract the virus, but they would also be more severely affected by the respiratory nature…
Study Shows COVID-19 Increased Anxiety and Symptoms for Asthma Sufferers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2022) – In the past two years, COVID-19 has provoked anxiety throughout the world for people worried they and their loved ones would get the virus and suffer tragic consequences. Two new studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and…
New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 25, 2022) – Pregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants. A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
Turn Down the Heat on Summer Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 8, 2022) – Summer hasn’t officially arrived, but the heat has already been turned up in many parts of the United States. That means allergy and asthma symptoms can feel particularly out of control. “People assume spring and fall are…
Celebrate Stars and Stripes Minus Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Read the full articleIf your allergy and asthma symptoms are keeping you from summer fun, make an appointment with an allergist for proper… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 23, 2022) – This year, after several years of cancelled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance…
De regreso a clases: Cómo los padres pueden ayudar a los niños alérgicos y asmáticos
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (3 de agosto, 2022) – Las semanas previas al comienzo del curso son de mucho ajetreo para las familias, que dedican…
Back to school: How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (August 3, 2022) – The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting…
New Study: 36% of YouTube Videos Contain Misleading Hay Fever Information
Read the full articleA new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content generated a higher amount of user interaction… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2022) – Want to build a spice rack for your kitchen? Pull up a YouTube video to see how it…
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big reason…
Create Halloween Scares That Are Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleDo your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? It’s not the best idea to combine Halloween scares with allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (September 28, 2022) – Do your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? Do they also suffer from allergies or asthma?…
Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Can Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over risks of casual contact with…
Teens with Allergies and Asthma Want Halloween Fun Too
Read the full articleFollow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager… Follow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager in the house, long gone…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most…
Incluso en los estados con leyes estrictas sobre el albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares temen la responsabilidad
Read the full articleAunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no siempre llevan consigo sus… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no…
Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
Read the full articleSe ven 14 millones de veces al día, lo que los convierte en receptáculos potenciales de peligros ambientales como los… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Según el censo de los EE. UU. de 2018, los teléfonos inteligentes están presentes en el…
Un nuevo estudio identifica la actividad sexual como desencadenante del asma
Read the full article¿Pueden los alergistas ayudar a los matrimonios hablando del sexo como posible desencadenante del asma?… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Cuando las personas con asma se preguntan qué formas de ejercicio pueden provocar una crisis asmática, es posible que no tengan…
86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
Read the full articleEs importante que los bebés, al igual que los niños mayores y los adultos, reciban un diagnóstico rápido y preciso… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque muchos padres de bebés se preocupan de que sus hijos tengan alergias alimentarias, no se…
Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
Read the full articleLas personas que tienen alergia al polen pueden beneficiarse, en general, de saber en qué momentos del día los recuentos… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Si es alérgico al polen, es probable que se haya preguntado si algunas horas del día…
Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Read the full articleLas personas con alergias a los alimentos y otras alergias graves que pueden causar anafilaxia deben comprender que la epinefrina… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – La epinefrina es el único medicamento que puede detener la anafilaxia y es fundamental que todas…
El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleEl angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se caracteriza por ataques de… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – El angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se…
Special College task force stands ready to assist members in navigating the complexities of vaccines for COVID-19.
Read the full articleLast week, we all witnessed a bright new development in the battle against COVID-19: the rollout of the first two COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S. Anticipating any number of questions and information needs around this next phase of…
In December’s issue, read about how skin microbial exposure contributes to allergic disease.
Read the full articleAs we close out the most incredible year in most of our memories, we reflect back on the challenges that this year has produced for many of us – personal or family health issues, impact on our patients, practices and business, a totally virtual…
Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on Medicare payment reform for chronic care
Read the full articleWhile there were some comments in favor of increasing payments to physicians, most of the discussion centered on value-based… The Senate Finance Committee recently held a full committee hearing on reforming Medicare payments to improve chronic care. While there were some comments in favor…
ACAAI names new Annals Editor-in-Chief
Read the full articleDr. Grayson’s scholarly achievement, experience in research design and organization skills, in addition to his years on the Annals editorial… The College is pleased to announce that Mitchell Grayson, MD, FACAAI has been selected as the next Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.…
2020 Annual Meeting will be virtual
Read the full articleAfter closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on our patients, practices and country, the College has made… After closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on our patients, practices and country, the College has made the decision to deliver the…
From the desk of the EMD: “I have asthma, I can’t wear a mask.”
Read the full articleLast Sunday, I went to an open-air shopping center in an affluent suburb of Atlanta to buy a new iPad… Last Sunday, I went to an open-air shopping center in an affluent suburb of Atlanta to buy a new iPad at the Apple Store. The…
How do we grow in challenging times?
Read the full article“I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do… "I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do all who live to see…
Join
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership… ACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership Types Choose from Member, Fellow,…
Become an Advocate
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips on the best ways…
Upcoming events
Read the full articleAttend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include AAIFNC, AAISG, Eastern Allergy Conference and more!… Attend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Foundation of Northern California (AAIFNC) San Francisco, CA April…
The Joint Board Review Course is going virtual
Read the full articleThe 2020 AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Board Certification Review Course, originally scheduled to be held this month in Chicago, is moving to… The 2020 AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Board Certification Review Course, originally scheduled to be held this month in Chicago, is moving to an online format. The online…
From the desk of the EMD: Coronavirus and the future of allergy practice
Read the full articleAs I stay sheltered in place, I have had plenty of time to think about the “new normal.” In my… As I stay sheltered in place, I have had plenty of time to think about the “new normal.” In my last Insider column, I mentioned…
Your questions answered
Read the full articleWe asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to reflect on how the pandemic will affect our future practice.… We asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to reflect on how the pandemic will affect our future practice. What lasting changes might be…
Dr. Chitra Dinakar is remembered as a valued leader, colleague and mentor
Read the full articleThe allergy and immunology world lost a treasured colleague on March 27 with the passing of Chitra Dinakar, MD, FACAAI.… The allergy and immunology world lost a treasured colleague on March 27 with the passing of Chitra Dinakar, MD, FACAAI. Dr. Dinakar was a Clinical…
In memoriam: Gary Hein
Read the full articleWe were saddened to learn that Gary Hein, founder of Lincoln Diagnostics, passed away on Feb. 2. Several members gave… We were saddened to learn that Gary Hein, founder of Lincoln Diagnostics, passed away on Feb. 2. Several members gave tributes to Gary. Entrepreneur, businessman,…
Remembering Dr. James Breneman
Read the full articleThe College was saddened to learn of the loss of James Breneman, MD, FACAAI. He passed away at age 98… The College was saddened to learn of the loss of James Breneman, MD, FACAAI. He passed away at age 98 from natural causes earlier this…
From the desk of the EMD: “Coronavirus Anxiety Syndrome”
Read the full articleWhen I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we… When I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we would not be seeing what…
COVID-19: What is an allergist to do?
Read the full article“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those immortal words were written by patriot Thomas Paine in the American… “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those immortal words were written by patriot Thomas Paine in the American Revolution. When thinking about the…
College service has enriched my life
Read the full articleI became active in College committees as a fellow in training because I wanted to become involved beyond my membership.… I became active in College committees as a fellow in training because I wanted to become involved beyond my membership. Early on, Ira Finegold recruited…
Promote your practice
Read the full articlePromote your practice this spring with our free downloadable article templates. They are easy to use for everything from your… Promote your practice this spring with our free downloadable article templates. They are easy to use for everything from your local media to your website.…
