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…
About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,000 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…
Egg
Read the full articleIf you develop hives or other physical symptoms after eating eggs, you may have an egg allergy — one of… Overview If you feel like you always get sick with a rash or stomach pains after eating eggs, it’s time to see an allergist. Egg allergy…
Nuevo estudio muestra que los latinos con COVID-19 tenían una mayor probabilidad de presentar exacerbaciones del asma
Read the full articleLos resultados también mostraron que los latinos tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener padecimientos durante períodos más largos después de la infección de la COVID-19 NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Estudios han demostrado que las poblaciones minoritarias sufrieron tasas más altas…
New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
Read the full articleResults also showed greater chance of Latinos suffering for longer periods after COVID-19 infection NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown minority populations suffered higher rates of COVID-19 infections throughout the pandemic. A new study being presented at this year’s…
Giselle R.
Read the full articleAs a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and… As a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and acting. Watching her perform, you…
Antonio and Alex P.
Read the full articleSoncee Partida is eager to share how her family’s allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex,… Soncee Partida is eager to share how her family's allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex, 10 have asthma and allergies.…
Possible Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Shouldn’t Mean Skipping the Vaccine
Read the full articleTwo new studies show it’s possible to be vaccinated despite prior indication of allergic reactions NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Some people in the United States have expressed concern over getting one of the three currently available COVID-19 vaccines due to fear…
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
Read the full articleStudy shows half of all respondents weren’t introduced to idea of transitioning care NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Young adults with asthma need to be made aware that their medical needs surrounding asthma will likely change as they age, and it may be…
Las posibles reacciones alérgicas a la vacuna contra la COVID-19 no deben significar no ponerse la vacuna
Read the full articleDos nuevos estudios muestran que es posible vacunarse a pesar de tener una indicación previa sobre reacciones alérgicas NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Algunas personas en los EE. UU. han expresado su preocupación respecto de ponerse una de las tres vacunas actuales…
La mayoría de personas jóvenes con asma no han recibido una preparación para su transición a la atención del asma en la edad adulta
Read the full articleEn el estudio se muestra que a la mitad de todos los que respondieron no se le presentó la idea de la atención en transición NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Se debe concientizar a los adultos jóvenes con asma de que sus…
Caso médicamente desafiante muestra que los AINE pueden provocar anafilaxia inducida por ejercicio
Read the full articleMaratonista de 40 años presenta anafilaxia después de tomar un AINE antes de correr NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Las reacciones alérgicas graves, conocidas como anafilaxia, son aterradoras y, a veces, puede ser difícil determinar la causa. Un nuevo caso médicamente difícil…
Cuatro años después de la publicación de las directrices, aún no se informa a los padres sobre la incorporación temprana del cacahuate
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que solo al 40 % de los padres se le recomendó que incorporara el cacahuate en la alimentación de su bebé durante el primer año de vida NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). En 2017, el Instituto Nacional de Alergias…
A pesar del cambio climático, los niños con asma en Los Ángeles no tuvieron un aumento en los diagnósticos de alergia
Read the full articleUn estudio mostró que en 15 años no hubo un aumento de la sensibilización alérgica en más de 5000 niños con asma NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021) - Estudios han mostrado que el cambio climático ha sido en parte responsable de períodos…
Medically Challenging Case Shows NSAIDs Can Prompt Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Read the full article40-year-old marathon runner develops anaphylaxis after taking NSAID before her run NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, are scary, and it can sometimes be hard to determine the cause. A new medically challenging case presented at this…
New Guidelines Show How to Introduce Peanut-containing Foods to Reduce Allergy Risk
Read the full articleMost infants can have at home under supervision… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 5, 2017) – The wait is over for parents who’ve been wanting to know how and when to introduce peanut-containing foods to their infants to prevent peanut allergy. New, updated guidelines from the…
Update: What You Need to Know About 2021 Spring Allergies
Read the full articleA practice guideline points to new recommendations for managing hay fever… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – Allergic rhinitis, more commonly called “hay fever,” has been around for hundreds of years, and the misery it causes has been around just as long. Occasionally, there is…
Actualizaciones del ACAAI en las orientaciones sobre el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas a las vacunas contra la COVID-19
Read the full articleLas orientaciones ahora incluyen información sobre la vacuna vectorial adenovírica de Johnson & Johnson… Actualizado el 27 de abril de 2021 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (17 de marzo del 2021) – El Grupo de Trabajo de la Vacuna contra la COVID-19 del Colegio Estadounidense de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología…
New guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read the full articleFocus on clinical management will guide allergists and gastroenterologists.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 28, 2020) — A new guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters provides recommendations for the management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in pediatric…
How viral infections impact asthma in urban-dwelling kids, and inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol for an antimicrobial stewardship program
Read the full articleAs we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope… As we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope you have had time to…
Disrupters are trying to upset the apple cart
Read the full articleYou’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on… You’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on the way to continue shaking…
The best of 2018 and how allergy and gender intersect
Read the full articleIt’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a… It’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a warmer spring, and soon trees…
The value of dupilumab in persistent asthma and the life of Kimishige Ishizaka, MD, co-discoverer of IgE
Read the full articleFor many of us, this month is cold and rainy, and down time can be spent with a warm beverage… For many of us, this month is cold and rainy, and down time can be spent with a warm beverage and your January copy of…
Become a food allergy guru
Read the full articleWhether you want to be a food allergy expert, genius, maestro or champion, the College has you covered. Plan to… Whether you want to be a food allergy expert, genius, maestro or champion, the College has you covered. Plan to get everything you need –…
Start your year off right
Read the full articleA new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year… A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee…
The microbiome of the nose and the development of allergic diseases
Read the full articleIt is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… It is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology feature an emphasis on our…
Best therapy for atopic dermatitis and an update to the College’s Asthma Yardstick
Read the full articleWe are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s… We are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s resolutions and you have spending…
Unnecessary food allergy testing and prophylactic treatment for HAE
Read the full articleThe year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new… The year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new year. Many of us are…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergy Facebook friends
Read the full articleIt seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related… It seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related to Facebook include knowing more…
A review of professional liability when prescribing beta-lactams and the contributions and life of Henry Claman, MD
Read the full articleAs we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our… As we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our family and friends we’ve…
New treatment to protect people with peanut allergy
Read the full articleAt the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut… At the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut allergy tolerate accidental peanut exposure.…
Who really needs penicillin allergy testing and reviewing penicillin minor determinants
Read the full articleOur Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what… Our Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what promises to be a…
FDA considers new food allergen labeling
Read the full articleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, recently issued a statement explaining the FDA is considering labeling… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, recently issued a statement explaining the FDA is considering labeling products that contain sesame to…
From the desk of the EMD: Sneak peek – tackling physician wellness at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleWith the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you… With the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you a sneak peek of my…
Congratulate your colleagues!
Read the full articleThe College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology.… The College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology. These awards will be presented…
Top 10 reasons to stream the Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleCan’t travel to the all-new and best ever 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting? Get the second-best seat (your own!) and catch all the Saturday… Can't travel to the all-new and best ever 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting? Get the second-best seat (your own!) and catch all the Saturday and Sunday plenaries and symposia…
Connect with colleagues at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleIn the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are… In the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are better than ever, too! With…
Biomarkers for asthma and picking the perfect biologic
Read the full articleHopefully it has finally cooled off (but not started snowing) where you live. October is a transition month as many… Hopefully it has finally cooled off (but not started snowing) where you live. October is a transition month as many of us will see an…
The origins of asthma, impact of caregiver depression and safety of LABAs
Read the full articleAt least in some parts of North America, October has brought cooler temperatures, wonderfully colorful foliage and a decrease in… At least in some parts of North America, October has brought cooler temperatures, wonderfully colorful foliage and a decrease in fall pollen counts. Those of…
