Make Sure Your Red, White and Blue Celebration is Allergy- and Asthma-Free
Read the full articleIndependence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers.… If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn’t headed in the right…
Don’t let hidden holiday allergies ruin your good cheer
Read the full articleWhile everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or allergies, the holidays are when you need to… The holidays are a time to gather for food, friends and festivities. While everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or…
10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.… You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies. The…
You Can't Exercise if You Have Asthma – And Other Myths You Should Know
Read the full articleAsthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the… If you have asthma, you may have heard some myths over the years about what it means to have your asthma controlled. But not everything…
Double Duty Spring Cleaning: Keep Healthy and Tidy
Read the full articleAllergy season can last all year for those sensitive to indoor allergens, but it can worsen in the spring when… Spring cleaning can be more than a daunting chore for those with allergies and asthma. Dust, pet hair and cleaning supplies can leave you…
What does asthma have to do with your allergies? Probably a lot.
Read the full articleWhile the two may not seem related, studies show about two-thirds or more of those with asthma also have an… People who have allergies often also have asthma. And people with asthma often have allergies. While the two may not seem related, studies show…
Before School Starts, Train all the Brains for Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleAn allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act… You may have been thinking through your child’s back-to-school allergy plan since school let out last spring. But unless all the people your child…
Kids with Allergies and Asthma Can Have Fun without the Fright
Read the full articleWhat’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy… Bwahahahah. Haunted houses, witches, goblins and ghosts – lots of people love the shivers down the spine and scares that come along with Halloween.…
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines…
Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
Read the full articleIf attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma… That acceptance letter from your dream school felt pretty great. But if attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about…
Allergies and Asthma are Bigger Summer Camp Challenges than Homesickness
Read the full articleFinding the right camp for your child with allergies or asthma can seem daunting, depending on how serious their symptoms… The biggest worry for some kids as they head off to summer camp is whether their IPad will get a connection in the North…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Supported by: Find expert care. If your son or daughter is struggling with eosinophilic esophagitis, take control and consult an allergist today. Find an Allergist Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps…
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Allergy Relief
Read the full articleA few proactive steps to manage potential triggers can help ensure that everyone avoids allergy and asthma flares.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 18, 2026) – The Fourth of July is about fireworks, barbecues and spending time with family and friends. But if you or your…
What is an immunologist?
Read the full articleWhen a person has too many illnesses or they have a difficult time recovering from an illness, you might want… English Transcript Allergist Niraj Patel, MD: You should see an immunologist when an individual has frequent or recurrent illnesses. When a person has too…
Allergy and Immunology Leaders Unite to Strengthen the Specialty Workforce and Expand Access to High Quality Care
Read the full articleNow is the moment to come together to support healthcare for every person in our country with allergic and immunologic… WASHINGTON, DC, May 27, 2026 — Leaders from the National Medical Association (NMA) Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAI) Section, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma…
What is sunscreen allergy and what types of hypoallergenic sunscreen do you recommend?
Read the full articleA sunscreen allergy is when you're allergic to some component within the sunscreen. An allergist can help you determine which… English Transcript Allergist Marcello Aquino, MD: A sunscreen allergy is when you're allergic to some component within the sunscreen. So, it can be some…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and their patients to partake in…
Food Allergy
Read the full articleAn allergy occurs when your body’s natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance, treating it as an invader… Overview Millions of Americans have an allergy of some kind. You probably know one of those people or are one yourself. Almost 6% of U.S.…
Is chlorine allergy really an allergy?
Read the full articleWe are at risk for chlorine exposure in our day-to-day cleaning products at home, but patients who are swimmers may… English Transcript Allergist Selina Gierer, DO: Chlorine is actually an irritant to the skin. It would be very rare for a patient to have…
The Allergists' Foundation 2026 Community Project Summaries
Read the full articleSix outstanding projects have been selected for 2026 funding. Learn more about these creative solutions for allergy care.… 2026 Grantees The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Program inspires practicing allergists to develop creative solutions for challenges related to allergy care within their communities. Below are…
The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We’ve… The Allergists' Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care.We've awarded more than half a million…
2027 CMS Proposal to reduce payment for procedures with E/M visit has minor impact on allergy
Read the full articlePractices that routinely perform nasal endoscopy in conjunction with office visits should review the proposal carefully.… Many members have contacted ACAAI with questions about a proposal in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would reduce payment for certain same-day services furnished with an…
What the 2027 Medicare QPP Proposed Rule would mean for allergy practices
Read the full articleThis is the first article in a multi-part series that provides a summary of CMS’s 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule… On July 14, 2026, CMS published the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule, which would significantly impact how allergists participate…
Take advantage of everything ACAAI offers
Read the full articleAs part of your membership benefits, we also offer a growing number of free and discounted services that many find… If someone asked you to name the top benefits of ACAAI membership, many of you would name the world-class Annual Scientific Meeting, our high-impact…
Are tools for efficiency worth the hype?
Read the full articleJoin the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on tools for efficiency on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30… Join the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on tools for efficiency on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm CT. With an arsenal…
Webinar – The Changing Landscape of Vaccines, Aug. 20, 7:00 pm CT
Read the full articleOur upcoming webinar covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how the influence of digital information continues to… Our upcoming webinar on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT covers shifting vaccine policy recommendations, evolving scientific evidence, and how the influence…
What the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule reveals about CMS's policy direction
Read the full articleMany of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule's most significant provisions extend beyond the CY 2027 payment year.… The following article was provided by Capitol Associates, Inc. On July 14, CMS released the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, which…
Doc Caucus working on long-needed Medicare physician payment relief
Read the full articleBipartisan physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, a comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment.… A bipartisan group of physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment and replace the Merit-based Incentive Payment…
2025 allergist compensation declines slightly from 2024
Read the full articleAllergists have increasingly felt squeezed by Medicare and other payers, which may have contributed to these decreases.… Following three years of consecutive growth, MGMA reported median total compensation for allergists in both academic and non-academic settings decreased slightly in 2025 compared to 2024. The…
Marketing and Patient Materials Toolkit
Read the full articleMarketing your practice has never been easier. Simply download the resources in this toolkit, distribute them to your patients, community… There are no better advocates for promoting your practice and the role of allergists in your community than you, your staff and your patients.…
CMS Seeks Input on Modernizing Allergy Immunotherapy Billing Policy
Read the full articleCMS has taken an encouraging step toward modernizing Medicare's allergy immunotherapy billing policies.… …
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch: July-August 2026
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleA Synopsis of Allergy and Asthma Literature, Resulting from an Unbiased, Comprehensive Review of Twenty Major Medical Journals. …
UnitedHealthcare announces new allergy testing policy
Read the full articleUnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility.”… UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility" that becomes effective Sept. 1, 2026 (Oct. 1, 2026, in Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Nebraska,…
Kathleen R. May, MD, FACAAI, Gold Headed Cane Award nominee
Read the full articleIt has been a tremendous privilege to hold many "hats" over a career of service to the College and our… I am honored and humbled to be considered for this year's ACAAI Gold Headed Cane Award, which coincides with my 30th anniversary as a…
Explore ACAAI's new Career Center
Read the full articleWhat if you had the ability to look across a map of the United States and see every potential allergy… What if you had the ability to look across a map of the United States and see every potential allergy employment opportunity — whether they…
Learn about the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases
Read the full articleThis month in Annals, a Master Clinician Series article explores strategies to reduce needle anxiety in pediatric patients.… Summer is in full swing, and this month Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases. The…
CMS proposes sweeping expansion of Medicare enrollment revocation authority
Read the full articleThe proposed rule is currently open for public comment, and ACAAI’s Advocacy Council is preparing comments.… The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed one of the most significant expansions of its Medicare enrollment enforcement authority in recent years. Although the proposals…
Women in Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and… The Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and leadership. The committee works to provide…
Stay up to date with allergy and immunology in Africa
Read the full articleAFRICALLI is focused on strengthening care and outcomes for people living with allergic and immunologic conditions across Africa.… AFRICALLI is a pan‑African alliance for allergy and clinical immunology that’s focused on strengthening care and outcomes for people living with allergic and immunologic conditions across Africa.…
