Kathleen May Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 13, 2022) – Allergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
Read the full articleWhile the holidays bring much joy, some of the good times can be derailed by allergy and asthma flares. A… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Nov. 17, 2022) – Starting to plan your celebrations with family and friends during the winter holidays? Keep allergy and asthma…
Do you have the winter sniffles? 5 ways you can manage indoor winter allergies
Read the full articleThe indoors can host many allergy triggers like mold in pipes, pet allergens, and dust mite and cockroach allergens.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (November 17, 2022) (BPT) – Do you suffer from itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat during winter? Do you…
Experts Tackle Racial Disparities Affecting People with Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleDuring the roundtable discussion, the experts identified 10 possible approaches to help people of color achieve optimal access to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 11, 2023) – In February 2022, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) convened experts in atopic dermatitis (AD) and food…
Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest you start taking your allergy…
Keep your sweetheart safe from allergy and asthma triggers on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleJanuary 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine’s Day is a special time to show your sweetheart… January 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine's Day is a special time to show your sweetheart you care with gifts and…
Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
Read the full articleIncreasingly, there are camps focused solely on kids with asthma, and camps that deal specifically with food allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 7, 2023) – It’s spring, which means parents all over the country are thinking about summer plans for their kids. Parents of children…
Make Stock Resolutions "New" by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleTaking a few moments to consider how to keep yourself on top of sneezing and wheezing in 2023 is well… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 13, 2022) – Don’t make it the “same old, same old” when it comes to New Year’s resolutions this year. Resolutions…
Two Yardsticks Published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology – Third on the Way
Read the full articleThe eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) yardstick provides interval guidance for the use of dupilumab for EoE based on expert opinion.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 20, 2022) – Beginning in 2016, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) began developing a series of yardsticks to…
A message to asthma sufferers about a shortage of albuterol metered dose inhalers
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… Update regarding albuterol shortage: According to a March 8, 2023 update from the US Food and Drug Administration, the current albuterol shortage only impacts a very specific dosage form of the medication generally used in…
Hay Fever
Read the full articleIf you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin… Overview Allergic rhinitis – commonly known as hay fever – is a group of symptoms affecting the nose. But don’t be misled by the name…
Medication
Read the full articleToday, there are many effective medicines to treat asthma.… OverviewIf you have asthma, you don’t have to suffer with your symptoms or let it affect your quality of life. There are many effective asthma medications available. Your allergist can customize a treatment plan that works for…
Treatment
Read the full articleOften the best way to control asthma symptoms is to avoid whatever causes them.… OverviewEffective treatment of allergic asthma includes identifying and avoiding allergens that trigger symptoms, using drug therapies and developing an emergency action plan for severe attacks. Your allergist may also recommend that you monitor…
What Causes Asthma?
Read the full articleFrom pollen, to smoke, to the flu: a range of triggers can cause asthma symptoms.… OverviewAsthma can be hard to predict. It can develop in young children and stay with them their entire lives. But some people don't develop asthma until they are adults.In some people, asthma symptoms don’t appear…
Sinus Infection
Read the full articleSinus infection is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States.… OverviewSinus infection (known as sinusitis) is a major health problem. It afflicts 31 million people in the United States. Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on over-the-counter…
Dust Allergies
Read the full articlePeople who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom. Dust allergies also give many… OverviewHome is supposed to be a comforting oasis, but for people with dust allergies the home can trigger uncomfortable symptoms. Oddly enough, allergy symptoms often…
Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleSeasonal allergies, like other types of allergies, develop when the body’s immune system overreacts to something in the environment, usually… Common Seasonal Allergy TriggersIf you sneeze and cough during certain times of the year, you may have seasonal allergies. However, occasional allergies aren’t something you…
Pollen Allergies
Read the full articlePollens and molds can cause allergy and asthma symptoms, and you need to know what you’re allergic to so you… OverviewThere’s a reason the local news provides regular updates on pollen counts each spring: Tens of millions of Americans suffer allergy symptoms caused by exposure…
Allergy Symptoms
Read the full articleAllergy symptoms occur when your immune system overreacts to something that is harmless to most people but triggers a reaction… Are you suffering from allergy symptoms? Take back control of your life. Find out more about your symptoms and how an allergist can help you…
Who Gets Allergies?
Read the full articleAllergies tend to run in families. If you have allergies, it's very likely that at least one of your parents… Does someone in your family have allergies? If so, you might have allergies too. That’s because allergies are often hereditary. While allergies are more common…
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),…
Highlights from the October issue of Annals
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals focuses on several key areas of interest for the practicing allergist-immunologist.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on several key areas of interest for the practicing allergist-immunologist, with two articles on the use of…
ACAAI Member Webinars
Read the full articleFind upcoming member webinars, and also find out what you may have missed by accessing previous webinars presented by… Previous Webinars 2025 Financial Update for Allergists This webinar reviews the latest allergy/immunology financial data, including allergist compensation and Medicare E&M coding data. Practice management…
New Patch testing toolkit has everything you need for patch testing!
Read the full articleUse our new toolkit to train staff, create and SOP and more.… Use our new toolkit to train staff, create and SOP and more.…
About Us
Read the full articleOur Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the… Our Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of…
CMS’ 2026 QPP Proposed Updates
Read the full articleThis article focuses on the QPP, providing an overview of key proposals and examining their potential impact on allergists.… On July 14, CMS released a proposed rule updating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program (QPP) for the 2026 calendar year (Proposed…
Inspiring Vision at the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleWe’re gearing up for an exciting 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Orlando – and we hope you’ll… We’re gearing up for an exciting 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Orlando – and we hope you’ll join us! As the…
