Interactive Tools
Read the full articleNot sure if you're suffering from allergies or asthma? Try our interactive tools to find out.… Try our interactive tools. Use our symptom test to find out if you suffer from allergies or asthma. Our shared decision-making tools will walk you through options to discuss…
Ask the Allergist
Read the full articleAnswers to popular questions from the public.… Take back control of your life. We provide answers to your questions about living with allergies and asthma from the experts. We are unable to provide emergency assistance or specific medical advice intended for an individual patient.…
Find an Allergist
Read the full articleGet Relief From Your Asthma & Allergy Symptoms… Find Certified Allergists An allergist is trained to find the source of your symptoms, treat it and help you feel healthy. After earning a medical degree, the doctor must complete a three-year residency-training program in either…
Vacunas contra las alergias
Read the full articleEstas vacunas pueden prevenir los síntomas de alergia, como estornudos y tos.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Estas vacunas pueden prevenir los síntomas de alergia, como estornudos y tos. Algunas personas se aplican vacunas contra las alergias cuando no pueden evitar exponerse…
Tratamiento para el asma
Read the full articleOften the best way to control asthma symptoms is to avoid whatever causes them.… Supported by: Resumen El tratamiento eficaz del asma causada por alergias incluye identificar y evitar los alérgenos que desencadenan los síntomas, usar terapias farmacológicas y desarrollar un plan de acción para…
Tipos de asma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… Supported by: Hay muchos tipos de asma, provocados por muchos desencadenantes distintos. Un alergista puede ayudarle a controlar los síntomas del asma —dificultad para respirar, tos persistente u opresión…
Pruebas y diagnóstico del asma
Read the full articleEl primer paso para controlar el asma es tener un diagnóstico certero.… Supported by: Resumen El asma no tiene por qué afectar su vida. Solo hay que preguntarle a Jackie Joyner-Kerseee. Esta atleta olímpica no solo ganó tres medallas de oro entre 1988 y 1992,…
Pruebas en la piel para detectar alergias
Read the full articleLas pruebas en la piel se realizan para determinar exactamente a qué cosas puede ser alérgica una persona.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Las pruebas en la piel se realizan para determinar exactamente a qué cosas puede ser alérgica una persona. Esta…
Información fundamental acerca de las alergias
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda formas para prevenirlos… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda…
Información acerca del asma
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. A menudo me…
Cómo escoger a un doctor especialista en asma y alergias
Read the full articlePersonas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista) en el tratamiento… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Personas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista)…
Alergia a los ácaros del polvo
Read the full articleLos ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Los ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares. No pican, pero algunas personas…
Eczema in Children
Read the full articleHave you noticed a rash on your child’s arms, legs, hands or face? The itch associated with eczema can be… …
Choosing an Allergist
Read the full articlePeople with asthma or allergies need to see a doctor who’s an expert or specialist in treating asthma and allergies.… Why should I see an allergist? If allergies or asthma are holding you back, it’s time to take control. See an allergist for relief and expert care,…
Non-Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleIllnesses, medications and environmental factors are common triggers for nonallergic asthma.… Overview Do your asthma symptoms flare up in extreme weather, either in the heat of summer or the chill of winter? When you get sick, does it often lead to an asthma attack? Does…
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Read the full articleMany professional athletes have asthma, but with the right treatment, they can still breathe easy during exercise. Do you have… Overview Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, is the preferred term for what was known for years as exercise-induced asthma. Symptoms develop when airways narrow as a…
Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleAllergic asthma is triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.… Overview There is often a link between allergies and asthma. Not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not everyone with asthma has allergies. But allergens such as pollen, dust and pet dander…
Adult Onset Asthma
Read the full articleIt can be frustrating to develop asthma for the first time as an adult. Fortunately, an allergist can help you… Overview Some people don’t show signs of having asthma until they are adults. This is known as adult-onset asthma. What causes adult-onset asthma? There are…
Types of Asthma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… There are many different types of asthma, brought on by many different triggers. If you’re struggling with asthma symptoms – trouble breathing, a persistent cough or tightness in the…
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.… Overview If you have asthma, it’s important to have a plan in place for a range of situations and symptoms. In fact, one of the single most important steps that you can take to…
JTFPP is accepting nominations and self-nominations
Read the full articleJTFPP is seeking nominations from College members interested in serving as a society representative or on one of the many… The Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP) is seeking nominations from College members interested in serving as a society representative or on one…
House committee holds hearing on cybersecurity risks in medical devices
Read the full articleWitnesses urged the Trump administration to start a one-year collaboration with HHS focused on improving cybersecurity protections.… On April 1, the House Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing on cybersecurity risks in legacy medical devices. Witnesses urged the Trump administration…
The College thanks you for your service
Read the full articleNational Volunteer Week is a time to recognize our members who give their time and expertise to advance our… National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize our members who give their time and expertise to advance our specialty. Our volunteers drive the College’s…
Choose the right location for your practice
Read the full articleWhether you’re expanding, relocating, starting or joining a practice, choosing the right location is critical to your success.… Looking to expand your practice to new locations? Considering moving somewhere new? Or are you a Fellow-in-Training or experienced allergist getting ready to start or join…
Register now for the Allergen Extract Mixing Course - May 17, 2025
Read the full articleIs your team compliant with USP Chapter 797 guidelines for allergen extract mixing?… Is your team compliant with USP Chapter 797 guidelines for allergen extract mixing?…
HHS initiates a major reorganization
Read the full articleA major HHS reorganization directly impacts agencies and individuals that oversee federal programs relevant to allergists and our patients.… The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the direction of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., initiated a major reorganization. This has a…
Read about asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis this month
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis. The CME review article by Dr. Michael Miligkos and colleagues examines asthma…
Meet our first CA2PER grant recipients
Read the full articleThe CA2PER program aims to advance clinical research by addressing clinical questions important for improving allergy/immunology care.… The Community and Academic Allergists Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program is the College’s new initiative to foster collaboration between academic researchers and community-based allergists. The…
Gloved Fingertip & Thumb Sampling
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleUse this form to document proper procedure for gloved fingertip & thumb sampling.… Use this form to document proper procedure for gloved fingertip & thumb sampling.…
Allergen Immunotherapy Extract Preparation Instruction Guide
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleOur instruction guide will help guide you through the steps and requirements of allergen extract mixing and keep you in… Our instruction guide will help guide you through the steps and requirements of allergen extract mixing and keep you in compliance with USP 797.…
USP 797 Requirements for Compounding Allergenic Extracts
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleWhat are the requirements for allergists? Find out with our easy to read version of Chapter 21 (Compounding Allergenic Extracts)… What are the requirements for allergists? Find out with our easy to read version of Chapter 21 (Compounding Allergenic Extracts) of the final USP 797…
Refrigerator Temperature Log
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleUse this form to document your refrigerator temperature.… Use this form to document your refrigerator temperature.…
An interview with Congressman Bob Onder, MD – part 2
Read the full articleDrs. Miller and Meadows ask questions specifically focused on allergy/immunology practice and advocacy for the specialty.… Recently, Drs. Travis Miller, Chair of the Advocacy Council and J. Allen Meadows, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, had the opportunity to catch up with Congressman Robert Onder,…
There’s an allergist in Congress
Read the full articleI've been a fierce advocate for our profession and for our patients in both bodies, and I really appreciate the… Recently, Drs. Travis Miller, Chair of the College’s Advocacy Council and J. Allen Meadows, Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, had the opportunity to catch…
Highlights from the 2025 ACAAI Leadership summit
Read the full articleThis past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago.… This past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago. It was a unique opportunity for participants to acquire the foundational skills needed to be an…
Amplify awareness of allergic conditions
Read the full articleNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared to join the conversation about asthma… It will be here before you know it - National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared for…
2025 call for State Delegates
Read the full articleThe success of our HOD depends on having adequate representation across the country. Are you ready to join us?… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) is focused on serving ACAAI members at the local, state, and regional levels. College State Delegates will be the…
Preparing for ABAI Continuous Assessment Program
Read the full articleThe print version covers the first 23 articles, plus the online version has summaries and comments for all 35 of… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read key articles in the program? If not,…
REAL ID deadline is May 7
Read the full articleYou’ll need a REAL ID as of May 7, 2025. The process to get a REAL ID can take several… If you’re planning to fly on US commercial airlines later this spring and beyond – including the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting this November –…
Is your practice compliant with HHS discrimination prohibitions?
Read the full articleLast year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care… Last year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination…
