Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ORLANDO (NOV. 9, 2025) – Allergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…

What happens at an asthma screening?
Read the full articleAn asthma screening includes a patient's history, and using diagnostic testing to determine if there is a possibility of… English Transcript Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: When I'm seeing a patient that has an underlying concern for asthma, usually the first place I start is…

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.…

What Conditions Do Immunologists Treat?
Read the full articleIf you or your child has persistent infections, unexplained inflammation, or symptoms that haven’t responded to typical care, early intervention… When your immune system is not working properly, it can lead to a variety of health problems. Some people get sick more often or take…

When Should You See an Immunologist?
Read the full articleEveryone gets sick now and then—but if you or your child are getting sick more often than usual, or symptoms… Everyone gets sick now and then—but if you or your child are getting sick more often than usual, or symptoms don’t improve with normal treatment,…

5 maneras expertas de prepararse para una temporada de alergias otoñales prolongada
Read the full articleGracias a los cambios en los patrones climáticos, la temporada de alergias comienza antes y dura más que nunca.… (BPT) - Si cree que es demasiado pronto para prepararse para la temporada de alergias otoñales, piénselo de nuevo. Gracias a los cambios en los patrones…

5 expert ways to prepare for a longer fall allergy season
Read the full articleThanks to changing weather patterns, allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer than ever before.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2025) - If you think it's too early to prepare for fall allergy season, think again. Thanks to changing weather patterns, allergy season is…

ACAAI Responds to Proposed Florida Ban on Vaccine Mandates
Read the full articleACAAI notes with concern Florida’s recent decision to discontinue school vaccine mandates for children.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 4, 2025) - The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) – a professional medical organization representing more than 6,000 allergists/immunologists, allied health professionals, and the…

Fall Allergy Symptoms Are Similar to Spring and Summer – and Can Hit as Hard
Read the full articleSome people suffer from seasonal allergies much of the year – with perhaps a break in the winter if they… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 28, 2025) – If you’re wondering why your spring allergy symptoms never went away, it’s possible you are suffering from spring…

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…

Can allergies cause headaches?
Read the full articleYour sinuses are in your forehead, your cheeks, behind your eyes. That's why people feel that headache will be more… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: Yes, allergies can absolutely cause headaches, and the main way they do that is via ways of your sinuses. So,…

Chronic Spontaneous/Idiopathic Urticaria (Chronic hives)
Read the full articleChronic hive symptoms are generally the same as “short-lived” hive symptoms but appear at least twice a week and last… OverviewHives, also known as urticaria, affect about 20% of people at some time during their lives. It can be triggered by many substances or situations…

Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… Overview Did you know that asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it affects approximately 6…

Drug Allergies
Read the full articleIf you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.… OverviewAs with other allergic reactions, these symptoms can occur when your body’s immune system becomes sensitized to a substance in the medication, perceives it as a…

You Handle Your Child’s Allergies and Asthma at Home: Who’s in Charge at School?
Read the full articleWhat about your child's health at school? Create a “health team” at school with teachers, coaches and nurses.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. (August 12, 2025) – It wasn’t easy – and may have taken a few tries – but your child’s asthma and allergies are well-managed…

Cuáles son algunos síntomas que me harían sospechar de EoE?
Read the full articleLos signos o síntomas que nosotros vemos en los pacientes con esofagitisfílica del inglés EOE fromopilitis varían dependiendo de la… Espanol Alergólogo Juan Carlos Murillo, MD: Los signos o síntomas que nosotros vemos en los pacientes con esofagitisfílica del inglés EOE fromopilitis varían dependiendo…

How do I prepare for my telehealth visit?
Read the full articleYou will enter a virtual waiting room. Be ready to have your questions, history, and things you want to ask… Allergist Jennifer Shih, MD: Telehealth visits are a great way to be efficient about the way you can see your doctor, and there are…

Type 2 Inflammatory Disease
Read the full articleType 2 inflammatory disease occurs when the immune system overreacts, sometimes to something like tree or grass pollen or certain… Overview Frequent runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy skin, eyes or nose. Red, watery eyes. Wheezing. Coughing bouts. Problems swallowing. Recurring rashes, frequent swelling and itching. If…

How is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) different than hives?
Read the full articleAcute hives are what it sounds like. You get exposed to something, you have hives. You treat them, they go… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: So when we talk about hives, there's two ways to think about it. Acute urticaria or acute hives and chronic…

My child has severe eczema, should I eliminate certain foods from their diet?
Read the full articleAllergist Melinda Rathkopf, MD, explains why elimination diets aren't beneficial for children with eczema, and why they can even be… Allergist Melissa Rathkopf, MD: I'm often asked in cases of severe eczema if food elimination diets could be helpful and actually they aren't and…

How to use NPs and PAs in allergy practice
Read the full articleThere is a lot to consider when looking to increase patient access and grow your practice. Working with APCs may… Whether you’re looking to grow your practice, improve patient access or keep up the continuum of care when an allergist in your practice retires,…

Dr. Luz Fonacier to receive the Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleThis year, College Fellows selected Luz S. Fonacier, MD, FACAAI as the 2024 honoree. The award will be presented on… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…

BOR Nomination Application
Read the full articleBoard of Regents Nomination Application Fellows, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is seeking leaders and visionaries… Board of Regents Nomination Application Fellows, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into…

Congress passes ACAAI-backed Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act
Read the full articleThis legislation represents an important step toward improving the safety and well-being of students with food allergies across the… On Dec. 15, Congress passed the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act, which includes a provision to provide dedicated federal funding for food allergy training…

Connecting clinicians with allergy-related resources
Read the full articleThe College’s health care providers page on our public website provides information for physicians and NPs/PAs.… Non-allergist physicians and advanced practice clinicians often encounter patients with allergy symptoms, skin conditions or immunological conditions that might be beyond their level of experience, or maybe their…

ACAAI 2025 Annual Meeting gets exceptional media coverage
Read the full articleMore than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach of 3.9 billion.… The College’s 2025 Annual Meeting received tremendous media coverage. More than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach…

The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleAbout The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training.… About The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training. Vision To create better allergists…

The Allergists' Foundation Board of Trustees
Read the full articleThe Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission… The Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission of supporting the specialty…

Membership Benefits
Read the full articleDiscover all that the College offers! Join your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to unlock opportunities and benefits found nowhere else: The chance to be active in a prestigious specialty association concerned with the unique needs and goals of…

Read about FPIES in December issue of Annals
Read the full articleDecember's Annals issue focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review articles.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) - from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review…

ACAAI Policies
Read the full articleAntitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of… Antitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of Hearings Related to Ethical…

Submit your 2026 Annual Meeting session proposal
Read the full articleWe’re looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.… We're looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.…

Great interview questions for allergy staff
Read the full articleHiring the right employees can mean the difference between a patient-friendly, well-run allergy practice and a dysfunctional one. How do you find team members with the right mix of skills to provide excellent patient care, efficiently complete work tasks and identify new…

2026 MIPS Final Policies
Read the full articleCMS has finalized its proposal to maintain the 75-point performance threshold through the 2028 performance period.… On Nov. 5, CMS published the 2026 final rule, including updates to the Quality Payment Program (“QPP”). The College submitted comments on the corresponding proposed rule on Sept.…

Meet the new College president
Read the full articleCollaboration is a key goal during Dr. Zachary’s service as ACAAI President. She will continue important College initiatives.… At the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Cherie Y. Zachary, MD, FACAAI was installed as the 2025-26 College president. “It is an honor to…

Shaping the future of The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleSince 2021, our Community Grant Program has funded 31 projects (totaling nearly half a million dollars in grant funding).… It is an honor to have been selected to serve as president of The Allergists’ Foundation by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. I look forward…

Spark Program Winners
Read the full article2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MD Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program Nana Adofo-Ansong, MD SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital… 2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MD Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program Nana Adofo-Ansong, MD SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Kiana Banafshay, MD Kaiser Permanente…

Gold Headed Cane Award Recipients
Read the full article2024 Luz S. Fonacier MD, FACAAI 2023 Gary N. Gross MD, FACAAI 2022 James L. Sublett MD, FACAAI 2021 Jay M. Portnoy MD, FACAAI 2020 Stanley M. Fineman MD, MBA, FACAAI 2019 Dana V. Wallace MD, FACAAI 2018 Sami L. Bahna…

Awards and Lectureships
Read the full articleGold-Headed Cane Award The Gold-Headed Cane Award, voted on by members, honors a Fellow of at least 20 years who… Gold-Headed Cane AwardThe Gold-Headed Cane Award, voted on by members, honors a Fellow of at least 20 years who best demonstrates the pursuit of the…

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