Why should I see an allergist for my eczema?
Read the full articleAllergists can not only treat eczema with topical therapies, we can also help identify triggers of your eczema and help… English Transcript Allergist Kelly Maples, MD: Allergists are the perfect type of doctor to treat eczema or atopic dermatitis. Eczema is not just a…
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleExperts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting…
COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Read the full articleFind out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.… Overview Updated June 22, 2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients – those with allergies and especially those suffering…
Controlling Your Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…
Help Your Child or Teenager Control Their Severe Asthma
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…
Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
Read the full articleStudy shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of life NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) released guidelines to help parents introduce peanut products…
El aumento de la frecuencia de comer huevos en el primer año de vida se asocia con menos probabilidades de tener alergia al huevo más adelante
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que los niños que no tuvieron una incorporación de huevo en el primer año tenían más probabilidades de sufrir alergia al huevo a los 6 años NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Desde 2017, los alergólogos y los pediatras recomiendan…
Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
Read the full articleStudy shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 years NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their…
Despite Climate Change, Kids with Asthma in Los Angeles Didn’t Have an Increase in Allergy Diagnoses
Read the full articleStudy showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthma NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that climate change has been partly responsible for longer growing seasons and larger pollen loads, leading to speculation…
Las mujeres embarazadas con etiqueta de alergia a la penicilina deberían evaluar su alergia para reducir la exposición a antibióticos
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que la prueba de alergia a la penicilina durante el embarazo puede ayudar a evitar enfermedades producidas por infecciones en bebés NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Es bien sabido que 9 de cada 10 estadounidenses que creen ser alérgicos…
Pregnant Women with Penicillin Allergy Label Should be Tested to Reduce Antibiotic Exposure
Read the full articleStudy shows penicillin allergy testing during pregnancy may help avoid infant illness from infection NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – It’s well known that 9 of 10 Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin are not allergic. It’s also known that broad…
Mark Corbett es designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleKathleen May fue elegida presidenta electa NUEVA ORLEANS (8 de noviembre de 2021). El alergista Mark Corbett, MD, de Louisville, KY, fue designado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI el 8 de…
Expert tips for managing asthma and allergies during the holidays
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) – What’s in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it’s hard to breathe… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) - What's in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it's hard to breathe while decking the halls? Is…
How to Plan a Holiday Season Free of COVID, Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleA little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021)… A little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthy ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021) – Lots of people are…
Better Identification of Sesame in Food Packaging Needed to Avoid Anaphylaxis
Read the full articleStudy shows more than 50% of products did not declare sesame on the label ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2021) – In 2021, the US Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research Act which, among other things, added sesame to the…
Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control in the New Year
Read the full articleDon’t say “resolutions” – just assign yourself a few tasks ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 17, 2021) – New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming, and guilt-inducing if you can’t keep them. This year, why not assign yourself a few tasks to keep your…
Keep COVID-19 Precautions, Along with Romance, on Your Radar on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleShow your love by helping your sweetie prevent allergy and asthma flares ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 18, 2022) – It all feels eerily familiar. A Valentine’s Day that will involve helping to keep our sweethearts safe from COVID-19, and for those with allergies…
What Allergists Want You to Know About the 2022 Spring Allergy Season
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 22, 2022) – Spring allergies are a tale as old as time – but the ferocity with which they land can sometimes pack a surprise punch for those who suffer with allergy symptoms. “People still have Covid on their minds,”…
Change to epinephrine coding
Read the full articleMedicare and other payers instituted a policy change that discontinues the code for billing epinephrine and replaced it with codes… Beginning July 1, Medicare and other payers instituted a policy change that discontinues the code for billing epinephrine - J0171 - and replaced it…
Congress passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Read the full articleThe bill is the product of many compromises and negotiations between the House and Senate and includes most of the… After months of extensive debate, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act was officially passed by Congress on July 3 and officially signed into…
Spotlight on coding
Read the full articleThe newly-updated toolkit includes coding FAQs, 15-minute educational coding modules on 95165, and "how-to" coding guides for E&M, and… Check out the newly-updated Coding Toolkit that includes coding for telehealth, coding guides on medical decision-making versus time for E&M visits, common ICD-10 and CPT…
July 10 is Chronic Disease Day
Read the full articleJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day. Allergists/immunologists treat patients with chronic conditions daily in their practices.… On July 10 – Chronic Disease Day – the focus is on chronic conditions. But allergists/immunologists treat patients with chronic conditions daily in their practices. Have you maximized…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Xhance / Nasal Polyps
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by Optinose.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Dupixent / Nasal Polyps
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: AYVAKIT / Mast Cell Disease
| Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
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.… Tips and Tricks Our experts put their heads together to create this list of prior authorization tips for allergy practices and staff. Use a standing…
World Allergy Week’s focus is anaphylaxis
Read the full articleThe World Allergy Organization (WAO) has designated June 29 – July 5 as World Allergy Week. This year the focus… The World Allergy Organization (WAO) has designated June 29 – July 5 as World Allergy Week. This year the focus is anaphylaxis. The College…
New podcast series focuses on FITs
Read the full articleNew AllergyTalk episodes focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and what to do when you’re offered a position.… Welcome to a new podcast series geared toward Fellows-in-Training! Tune in to our new AllergyTalk episodes that focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and…
Checking in with the Advocacy Council
Read the full articleSince June is the midpoint of the year, it is the perfect time to share the various issues we’ve been… Over the last 10 years, the College has invested heavily on reimagining, and subsequently restructuring, the advocacy/House of Delegates aspect of our mission. Our…
Senate budget reconciliation text released
Read the full articleThe Senate continues to work toward its goal of finalizing its version of the budget reconciliation bill by July… The Senate continues to work toward its goal of finalizing its version of the budget reconciliation bill that will advance much of the Republican legislative…
Elevate your practice with the College’s practice management toolkits
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Center has more than 20 toolkits on clinical and business topics important for allergists.… Do you or your practice need help with allergy coding, prior authorizations, or biologics? The College has online toolkits for all of these, including our scientifically-based, customizable…
Pathways to Practice: Advancing Excellence One Fellow at a Time
Read the full articleBy providing financial support to accredited programs, we can expand training opportunities, increase the number of practicing allergists, and strengthen… …
Use our Board review resources to study
Read the full articleStudying for the Board Review? These College resources will help you prepare and study for the Board Review Course.… Ready to study? Use College resources to help you prepare for Boards. ACAAI Review for the Allergy & Immunology Boards, Fifth Edition – Study guide,…
Review the 2025 Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) Practice Parameter
Read the full articleACAAI President James Tracy, DO, FACAAI, invites you to review the draft of 2025 Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) Practice… When draft clinical guidelines or practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI members have the opportunity to…
The College has an advocate in Washington
Read the full articleDr. Onder is an important voice for allergy. He is an advocate for our specialty, our patients, and our… In early May, the ACAAI Strike Force met with U.S. Representative Robert Onder, MD, FACAAI (R-MO-03), an allergist serving in the 119th Congress. His political experience…
Nebulizer use during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Read the full articleMany of our patients use a home nebulizer for care of their respiratory conditions. With the shortage of albuterol MDIs spreading throughout the U.S., you may be prescribing more nebulizers for use of albuterol by your patients. It is very important that if…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best treatment and continue the discussion.… The 101 The web-based shared decision-making (SDM) tool describes options, asks questions, and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option. Why use SDM for your…
2024 Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – during World Asthma Day – on Capitol… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2024 Strike Force May 7, 2024 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
