Penicillin Allergy
Read the full articleAbout 10% of people in the US believe they have a penicillin allergy, but fewer than 10% of those people… What Is a Penicillin Allergy? Penicillin is one of the most popular antibiotic drugs in the world. It was discovered in 1928 by scientist Alexander…
Here’s What Allergists Want You to Know During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read the full articleMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a perfect time to remind people what it looks and feels like when… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15, 2026) – If you are someone with asthma, you know it can be a daily battle to keep your symptoms…
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…
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…
Meat Allergy
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Overview Did you know that a bite from the Lone Star tick can trigger a meat allergy in some people? A growing number of people…
Alergia a la carne
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Resumen ¿Sabía que la picadura de la garrapata estrella solitaria puede desencadenar una alergia a la carne en algunas personas? Un número creciente de personas…
If I have allergies, will my children have them too?
Read the full articleThere's a strong genetic component to having allergies. If you have a parent who has nasal allergies, you're about 50%… English Transcript Allergist Kathleen May, MD: Well, we know there's a strong genetic component to having allergies. So, if you have a parent who…
About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,500 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…
Using Epinephrine
Read the full articleThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).… OverviewA food allergy reaction can cause symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. In the United States, food allergy is the leading cause of severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) outside the hospital setting. People who have previously experienced only…
What's causing my allergy symptoms to get worse every year?
Read the full article"How is it possible that my allergies are getting worse with each year?" We've found that that's actually true.… English Transcript Allergist Jonathan Olsen, MD: I have quite a few patients that come in and they feel like they're losing their mind. They're like,…
When Should You See an Immunologist?
Read the full articleAn immunologist is a doctor who specializes in the immune system. They figure out if your immune system is too… 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,…
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…
Nasal Polyps: Understanding the Patient Journey
Read the full articleOverview Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a condition that affects your nose and sinuses. It happens when the… OverviewChronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a condition that affects your nose and sinuses. It happens when the lining of your sinuses becomes swollen…
Pólipos nasales: comprender la experiencia del paciente
Read the full articleResumen La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (CRSwNP, por sus siglas en inglés) es una afección que afecta la nariz… Resumen La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (CRSwNP, por sus siglas en inglés) es una afección que afecta la nariz y los senos paranasales. Esto…
Batten Down the Hatches: Spring Allergies Are Headed this Way
Read the full articleWhen the first signs of spring hit, it’s tempting to open windows for fresh air. However, that can make allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 4, 2026) – Longer days and more sunshine often signal the arrival of spring. But as temperatures begin to rise across…
What's the best over-the-counter allergy medicine?
Read the full articlePatients often ask what the best over-the-counter medicine is, and they think it's going to be Benadryl or diphenhydramine. Not… English Transcript Allergist Maureen Petersen, MD: Patients often ask what the best over-the-counter medicine is, and they think I'm going to say Benadryl or…
Pruebas y diagnóstico de alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleLos alergistas tienen una formación especializada que los convierte en expertos en la detección y el diagnóstico de alergias… Resumen Algunas personas saben exactamente qué alimento les provoca alergia. Por ejemplo, comen maní o algún producto que contenga maní y de inmediato les aparece un…
Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis
Read the full articleAllergists have specialized training that makes them the experts in testing for and diagnosing food allergies.… OverviewSome people know exactly what food causes their allergy. For example, they eat peanuts or a product with peanut and immediately break out in a rash. Others need a…
Does climate change affect my allergies?
Read the full articlePollen lasts longer in duration since the season itself is lasting longer in duration, and plants produce more pollen.… English Transcript Allergist Manisha Relan, MD: Climate change affects people's allergies for a multitude of reasons. First of all, the pollen itself starts earlier in…
Do I need to use my inhaler every day?
Read the full articleIt really depends which type of inhaler you've been prescribed by your physician. We have two different types of inhaler… English Transcript Allergist Kylie Jungles, MD: So, it really depends what type of inhaler you've been prescribed by your physician. We have two different…
Patch Testing Toolkit
Read the full articleThe Patch Testing Toolkit is a guide to the ins and outs of patch testing, taking you from pre-procedure all… The Patch Testing Toolkit is a guide to the ins and outs of patch testing, taking you from pre-procedure all the way through billing and…
Office-based Anaphylaxis Toolkit
Read the full articleThis office-based anaphylaxis toolkit is intended as an educational and clinical resource and includes training scenarios, an interactive e-parameter and… …
Immunotherapy Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to ensure they receive the immunotherapy treatment that best suits their needs.… Why use immunotherapy shared decision-making? Ensure your patients get the immunotherapy treatment that best meets their personal preferences and goals. Improve patient compliance and health outcomes. Improve…
FIT and New Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as… Career Resources for FITs and New Allergists As fellows and new allergists looking for your first position, you are navigating a new landscape. You’ve…
Employed Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet resources to make practicing as an Employed Allergist easier, including allergy clinical guidance, patient education, employment contract info and… Over the past 12 years we’ve seen a strong trend away from physicians in private practice and towards physician employment at practices owned by…
Epinephrine Toolkit
Read the full articleHelp prepare schools in your community to handle life-threatening allergic reactions.… Epinephrine in Schools Almost every state has passed stock epinephrine laws, requiring anaphylaxis emergency preparedness plans that allow schools to obtain and stock emergency epinephrine auto-injectors. School nurses and other trained, designated personnel…
Collections Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn collection strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles.… Collections is challenging territory for many allergy practices, especially with the increase in high-deductible health plans. This toolkit provides strategies and best practices for navigating collections. Here’s where to start! Collecting money from…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best treatment and continue the discussion.… The 101 The web-based shared decision-making (SDM) tool describes options, asks questions, and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option. Why use SDM for your…
Biologics Toolkit
Read the full articleGet the clinical and practice resources you need to use biologics effectively in your practice.… Biologics can make a major difference in your patients’ outcomes, but using and managing them in your practice can be challenging. This toolkit provides the clinical resources to help…
Audit Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools, resources and information you need to respond to an insurance carrier’s audit. Plus, we’ll explain the benefits… Audits by insurers of claims submitted by allergy practices for routine services like skin testing, allergy vials, and subcutaneous immunotherapy are on the rise!…
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best-fitting treatment for their eczema.… The web-based tool describes options, asks questions and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option for them. Why use shared decision-making for your patient with eczema?…
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Toolkit
Read the full articleUse the resources in this kit for ongoing outreach to your patients and your community to help raise awareness about… In-office and virtual patient education ACAAI patient website Our patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in…
Appeals and Denials Toolkit
Read the full articleGet strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy… The 101 In a recent survey by AKASA, chief financial officers and revenue cycle leaders at hospitals and health systems across the United States…
Allergen Extract Mixing Toolkit
Read the full articleGet all the resources you need to implement the new USP 797 rule for mixing allergen extracts.… New rule effective Nov. 1, 2023 The final United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797 rule was published Nov. 1, 2022, after several years of Advocacy Council work…
Community and Academic Allergists Partnership in Education and Research
Read the full articleProgram Overview The College’s Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program brings together academic and community-based allergists… Program Overview The College’s Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program brings together academic and community-based allergists to conduct practice-based translational research.…
2025 CA2PER Grantees
Read the full articleWanda Phipatanakul, MD, MS, FACAAI and Jordan E. Scott, MD, received the 2025 CA2PER grant for their project, "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Predict Side Effects and Treatment Outcomes in Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Patients With Food Allergies." Read more about their project in the…
2026 CA2PER Grantees
Read the full articleThe College’s CA²PER program has awarded two $100,000 grants this year. These innovative projects advance the CA²PER program’s mission to translate collaborative research into powerful advancements in allergy care. Learn more about the research teams and the work they are undertaking…
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…
Fly me to the moon
Read the full articleIf you’re a fan of the smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, you won’t want to miss the… If you’re a fan of the smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, you won’t want to miss the Annual Fundraiser event at this…
Caught up on all the new research?
Read the full articleThe College’s 2019 Literature Review Course will help you catch up on the reading you’ve missed. You’re busy with your… The College’s 2019 Literature Review Course will help you catch up on the reading you’ve missed. You’re busy with your patients and practice, and there’s…
