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…

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…

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…

Cockroach Allergy
Read the full articleCockroaches live in all types of buildings and all kinds of neighborhoods. Luckily for people who develop symptoms when they… Overview As disturbing as this may sound, cockroaches aren’t just unsightly pests, crawling across your kitchen floor in the middle of the night. They can…

Keep Achoos out of Your Red, White and Blue(s) Celebrations
Read the full articleBy understanding your triggers, managing meds, and creating a safe environment, you can enjoy the festivities and minimize health… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 12, 2024) – When you think about the 4th of July – fireworks, barbecues and parades probably come to mind. What…

What should people with severe allergies know about epinephrine?
Read the full articleThe two most important things you need to know about epinephrine are when to administer it and how to do… English Transcript Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: If you've ever had a severe allergic reaction, the two most important things you need to know about…

Asthma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans and are one of the leading causes of work and school… Asthma 101 If you frequently experience shortness of breath or you hear a whistling or wheezy sound in your chest when you breathe, you may…

What can I do if I'm feeling anxious about my allergy or asthma diagnosis?
Read the full articleWhen we're feeling anxious, we actually tend to overestimate risk and underestimate our ability to handle a risky situation.… English Transcript Counselor Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC: If you're feeling anxious about your allergy and asthma diagnosis, it's important to start with reminding yourself that…

Is everyone allergic to bee stings?
Read the full articleIf you are truly allergic to a bee sting, you need to talk to your doctor. You might need to… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: Everyone thinks they're allergic to bee stings because it hurts and a bee sting swells up. That's because…

How do I introduce peanut products and egg in order to avoid food allergies?
Read the full articleThe most important thing to know is that almost all infants are going to tolerate this food at this… English Transcript Allergist Angela Hogan, MD: So if you're going to introduce peanut - first of all, peanuts in and of themselves are a choking…

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read the full articleNational Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month lets you spread the word about allergic conditions, promote your practice, and expand your… With spring in full swing, your patient load is probably at a seasonal peak, and you’re providing relief to countless people with allergies and…

Building support for the Allergy and Asthma Patient Protection Act
Read the full articleACAAI’s Advocacy Council is excited to announce a key partnership with Congressman Bob Onder, MD, FACAAI (R-MO-3).… ACAAI’s Advocacy Council is excited to announce a key partnership with Congressman Bob Onder, MD, FACAAI (R-MO-3) — a practicing allergist and strong ally for our specialty…

Membership Benefits
Read the full articleDiscover all that the College offers! Join your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to unlock opportunities and benefits found nowhere else: The chance to be active in a prestigious specialty association concerned with the unique needs and goals of…

The College is a tight-knit community
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is more than 6,000 members strong, and we’re proud that so many of you are part of our community. Do you ever stop and think about what your College membership means? Two words come…

Seeking your first – or a new – position?
Read the full articleThe search for a job is never easy, whether you are searching for your first position or seeking a transition… The search for a job is never easy, whether you are searching for your first position or seeking a transition in your career. The College…

Have you explored the College member website lately?
Read the full articleSave time and hassle with the wide range of clinical, educational and practice management information at your fingertips.… The College’s member website is designed for allergists – so you can provide the best patient care. Save time and hassle with the wide range of…

Support for every stage of your career
Read the full articleThe College also offers support for every stage of an allergist/immunologist’s career – from early days as a FIT through… ACAAI members have come to rely on the College for our outstanding educational opportunities and practice management resources. But we also offer support for…

ACAAI Career Center
in Additional Resources | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleAdd a new health care provider or staff member to your practice, or take the next step in your own… Add a new health care provider or staff member to your practice, or take the next step in your own career path with the help…

College Career Center
in Human Resources | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleUse this resource to find a new health care provider for your practice or to search for a new career… Use this resource to find a new health care provider for your practice or to search for a new career opportunity. Employers can post jobs…

AI Insights, Practical AI Resources for Allergists
Read the full articleHere are some tips from the ACAAI AI Subcommittee experts to help you get started.… Here are some tips from the ACAAI AI Subcommittee experts to help you get started.…

Governance
Read the full articleEach component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board… Each component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board of Regents The Board of…

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…

New resources in the College Learning Connection
Read the full articleCheck out new study resources for Boards, chemotherapeutics in the Drug Allergy Protocol Online Library and a variety of MicroCME… New resources have been added to the College Learning Connection (CLC). Check out new study resources for Boards, chemotherapeutics in the Drug Allergy Protocol…

Just launched – two new CLC resources
Read the full articleExplore two new resources in the College Learning Connection designed to support Board preparation and strengthen your clinical knowledge.… Explore two new resources in the College Learning Connection designed to support Board preparation and strengthen your clinical knowledge. 2026 Joint Board Review Course The…

Access MedNet for allergy/immunology questions and answers
Read the full articleMednet is a free medical knowledge platform that helps answer clinical questions, blending AI, medical literature, and physician expertise.… The College now has two ways that members can get answers to questions related to allergy/immunology. In addition to DocMatter — the College’s secure online…

CMS issues standards for electronic exchange of medical records
Read the full articleThe rule is intended to replace manual documentation processes — such as faxing, mailing, and payer specific portals — with… CMS recently issued a final rule that introduces national standards for a secure electronic exchange of attaching clinical documentation (e.g., medical records) to health…

Past Presidents
Read the full articleJames M. Tracy, DO 2024-2025 ACAAI Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI… James M. Tracy, DO 2024-2025 ACAAI Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022…

CMS proposes expanding prior authorization regulations to drugs
Read the full articleCMS is proposing an important expansion of its 2024 final rule that establishes an electronic prior authorization process to include… CMS is proposing an important expansion of its 2024 final rule that establishes an electronic prior authorization process to include drugs covered under a…

Commemorate Earth Day with My Green Doctor
Read the full articleAs the world commemorates Earth Day this week, it is a good time to consider your practice’s ecological footprint.… As the world commemorates Earth Day this week, it is a good time to consider your practice’s ecological footprint. Are there ways your practice could…

The College is helping allergists navigate AI
Read the full articleThere are many promising use cases for AI, with the potential to improve workflow, diagnostics, and many other aspects of… As previously reported, the College is committed to helping you — our members — make sense of a medical world that is increasingly influenced…

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