Insect Sting Allergies
Read the full articleStings from five insects - honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants - are known to cause allergic reactions… OverviewIt’s more common to fear an insect sting than to actually be allergic to one. An allergist is an expert who can explain the difference between an…
Occupational Asthma
Read the full articleIf you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.… OverviewPeople with this condition usually work around chemical fumes, dust or other irritants in the air. If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma that has another cause, it can be…
Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Read the full articleUnderstanding how all the allergic responses are interconnected is crucial for effectively managing and improving the overall quality of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 15, 2024) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you already know that you tend to feel miserable once pollen season descends. But…
Stay ahead of allergies with these 7 expert tips
Read the full articleFor many people, mid-February, around Valentine’s Day, is the ideal time to start your allergy medication routine.… (BPT) - Winter may not be over, but now is the time to prepare for spring allergies. As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air,…
Adelántese a las alergias con estos 7 consejos de expertos
Read the full articleA mediados de febrero, cerca del Día de San Valentín, es el momento ideal para comenzar su rutina de medicamentos… (BPT) - Aunque el invierno no haya terminado, ahora es el momento de prepararse para las alergias primaverales. A medida que aumentan las temperaturas, el…
What is the difference between a food allergy and food sensitivity?
Read the full articleThere's a lot of overlap in symptoms between a food allergy and a food sensitivity; one is a potentially dangerous… English Transcript Allergist Brent T. Griffin, MD: A food allergy is a potentially dangerous reaction to a food. A food sensitivity is signs and…
Allergy and Asthma Do’s and Don’ts for a Great 2024 Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleIf the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to keep them safe from symptom flares in order… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 30, 2024) – Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to make…
Pregnancy and Asthma
Read the full articleManaging your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.… Overview When you’re pregnant, it is particularly important to manage your asthma properly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma affects 4–12 percent of women in their…
HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleHome Allergy Management For Everyone (HOME) is an online tool to educate allergy sufferers on managing indoor allergens.… Use HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy sufferers, allergy…
Diagnosing Allergies in Children
Read the full articleIf you suspect that your child has an allergy, finding its cause can put your son or daughter on the… OverviewWhen your child is sick, you want answers. See an allergist for expert care and relief. Allergies in infants and children are common; in fact, allergy-related disorders are…
Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.… Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United States. Asthma affects more than 24 million people in the…
Testing & Diagnosis
Read the full articleMore than 50 million people in the United States have an allergy of some kind. Take back control of your… Overview About one quarter (25%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, 7.3% have eczema, and 6.2% have a food allergy. More than 20 million adults…
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…
Tree Nut
Read the full articleFrom the popular almond, cashew, and walnut to the lesser-known pine nut and lichee nut, tree nuts come in many… OverviewAlong with peanuts and shellfish, tree nuts are one of the food allergens most often linked to anaphylaxis — a serious, rapid-onset allergic reaction that…
Ragweed Allergy
Read the full articleThe pollen from ragweed causes allergy symptoms in many people. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy… Overview While many people regard spring as prime pollen season, one type of pollen wreaks havoc in the late summer and fall. Ragweed pollen usually…
Allergists Answering Questions
Read the full articleVideos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.… Videos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.…
New Guidelines Released for Practitioners Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Read the full articleTwo practice parameters from Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer recommendations for diagnosis, management of anaphylaxis and AD… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2023) — Two new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis…
New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
Read the full articleThe new year is a great time to take stock of how you’re feeling and assess what kind of changes… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2023) – About 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergic conditions. That’s a whole lot of New…
What's the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
Read the full articleWhen people are trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or food problems, we use skin testing and blood… English Transcript Allergist Gerald Lee, MD: When people visit the allergy office, trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or problems to food,…
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
Read the full articleTwo new medically challenging cases show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and after touching… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Flaxseed is an increasingly popular ingredient in baked goods and other food products due to its perceived health benefits.…
Legacy of Congressman George Miller O'Brien: Advocate for the Patient with Asthma and Allergic Disease
Read the full articleMr. O’Brien had a deep-rooted commitment to the support of research in the field of allergic diseases, and helped to… This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the 40th year of designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Food Reactions Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleFood Allergy vs. Food Sensitization vs. Food Intolerance Some of the symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar,… Food Allergy vs. Food Sensitization vs. Food Intolerance Some of the symptoms of food intolerance and food allergy are similar, but the differences between the…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleMast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that doctors may consider when patients have many different symptoms and certain… Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that doctors may consider when patients have many different symptoms and certain blood test results. The diagnosis…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: VCD Discharge Instructions
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleVocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord… Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) /Inspiratory Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/ Exercise- Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Exercises (EILO) What Happens in Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Inspiratory Laryngeal…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of… Sample Smart/Dot Phrases Allergic Rhinitis Discharge Instructions 8/2025 Your testing was positive to these allergens: *** Treatment of allergies includes avoidance of the…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Allergy Shot Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleAllergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls… Allergy Shots Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls how your body defends itself.…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Habitual Cough Discharge Instructions (8/2025)
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHabit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in… Habit Cough (Tic Cough) A habit cough (sometimes called tic cough) is a cough that happens over and over in a patterned way, kind of…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: HPI
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleHPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial… HPI HPI Start old _ with _ who presents to our clinic for initial evaluation for ####################PREVIOUS HPI################################### Asthma Initial HPI Age of diagnosis: Method…
Sample Smart/Dot Phrases: Procedures
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was… SAMPLE PROCEDURE DOT/SMART PHRASES Immunotherapy Note This is a old patient who today presents for immunotherapy. The patient was screened and found qualified for…
Sample Standing Order: Epinephrine Auto-Injector 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg and Epinephrine Intranasal 1 mg or 2 mg
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By:… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: EPINEPHERINE AUTO-INJECTOR 0.15 mg OR 0.30 mg AND EPINEPHERINE INTRANASAL 1 mg OR 2 mg Approved By: Physician’s Name…
Sample Standing Order: Oral Antihistamine
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ORAL ANTIHISTAMINE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
Sample Standing Order: Topical Hydrocortisone
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: ________________________________________ Effective Date: _____________________________…
Sample Standing Order: Albuterol Levalbuterol or Albuterol Ipratropium via Nebulizer
in Employed Allergist | Resource Type: DOCRead the full articleSAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ALBUTEROL, LEVALBUTEROL, OR ALBUTEROL/IPRATROPIUM VIA NEBULIZER Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No.… SAMPLE STANDING ORDER: ALBUTEROL, LEVALBUTEROL, OR ALBUTEROL/IPRATROPIUM VIA NEBULIZER Approved By: Physician’s Name (printed), License No. and NPI No. Physician’s Signature: …
Use DocMatter to connect with other employed allergists
Read the full articleDocMatter is a safe, private forum for College physicians to post clinical and practice questions to other allergists. Login to… …
Claims hold is impacting multiple services
Read the full articleCMS issued updated instructions clarifying that payments for select claims affected by expired legislative Medicare coverage policies should be… CMS issued updated instructions to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) clarifying that payments for select claims affected by expired legislative Medicare coverage policies should be held;…
Attend the Friday Practice Management Program in Orlando
Read the full articleThis full day of programming at the Annual Scientific Meeting will give you information and tools you can put into… Whether you’re an employed allergist, a practice owner, a FIT or a practice manager, the Practice Management Program on Friday, Nov. 7 at the…
Product Theaters, Sunday, Nov. 9
Read the full articleAll Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 85-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit… All Annual Meeting attendees are invited to attend the 85-minute product theaters that will be presented in the exhibit hall in West Hall E of…
Product Theaters, Friday, Nov. 7
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 West Hall E of…
Biologics at a Glance Cheat Sheet
Read the full articleThis customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for… This customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for staff and providers.…
Leadership is a daily act of service
Read the full articleLeadership, then, is not an abstract ideal but a daily act of service to our patients, to our colleagues, and… Leadership in medicine is not about titles - it is about service. As members of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI),…
