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…
Is it possible for adults to get food allergies?
Read the full articleIt is truly possible that you can manifest with an a food allergy as an adult. Food allergies appear with… Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: Food allergies are definitely more prevalent in young children and can actually be outgrown with age. It is truly possible…
A review of the Make America Healthy Again report on childhood chronic diseases
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission… The Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again.…
Mark Corbett Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleKathleen May elected president-elect NEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2021) – Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 8 in New Orleans. Allergist Kathleen May…
College Leadership Summit
Read the full articleMarch 21-22, 2026 • Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, Chicago, IL Supported by: The College’s Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity… March 21-22, 2026 • Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, IL Supported by: The College’s Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for early-career physicians (under the…
Advocacy Alerts
Read the full article2026 President Trump signs minibus bill February 4, 2026 2025 Update on UHC's Policy on Allergen Extracts December 5, 2025 CMS Finalizes 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule November 17, 2025 ALERT: Nevada Medicaid changes its policy on allergenic extract doses October 6, 2025…
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…
Member benefit: employment contract service
Read the full articleThe College has partnered with Resolve, a national firm specializing in physician employment contracts, to offer a valuable member benefit. Resolve provides physicians who are seeking new employment opportunities with professional guidance on navigating and negotiating salary and benefits. As each physician has their…
Medicare payment policies expire again
Read the full articleA brief lapse in funding is unlikely to trigger a full government shutdown of the agencies funded by the… Congress did not pass legislation before a Jan. 30 deadline that would have funded most of the government, extend expiring Medicare coverage policies, and make…
Publications and Guidelines
Read the full articleCollege Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the… College Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the latest advocacy news. Read Advocacy…
Ensure compliance with the new USP 797 standards for allergen extract mixing
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new… ACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new USP 797 compliance requirements…
The Senate HELP Committee seeks answers on CPT codes and coverage policies
Read the full articleSen. Cassidy’s Request for Information (RFI) asks for specific data on the AMA’s licensing and royalty fees.… Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has been publicly scrutinizing the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) control of…
Help us align the College’s priorities with your needs
Read the full articleThe current strategic plan is in its third year, and the College is actively planning for the 2027-2029 phase to… Every three years, the College embarks on a strategic planning process to provide a framework to support and engage our members, advocate for our…
January-February AllergyWatch targets nanobody molecules for asthma and more
Read the full articleIn the current issue, you’ll find information about the use of nanobody molecules for asthma treatment, plus additional articles.… Stay up to date with AllergyWatch! This popular publication reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to provide the information…
AllergyWatch Archives
Read the full articleSupported by: 2026 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Volume 28,… Supported by: 2026Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf.Volume 28, No. 6 (Nov/Dec)Volume 28, No. 5 (Sept/Oct)Volume…
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch: January-February 2026
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleA Synopsis of Allergy and Asthma Literature, Resulting from an Unbiased, Comprehensive Review of Twenty Major Medical Journals. …
Partnerships with external organizations are a win-win
Read the full articleEvery year the College supports several national lay organizations through modest grants that enable the development of meaningful projects.… As I’ve mentioned in past columns, one aspect of my job as Executive Medical Director is working with other organizations – whether that means industry,…
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Open Access support program
Read the full articleAs of July 2025, National Institutes of Health (NIH) has required publications from NIH funded research to be made publicly available at the time of publication. For many journals this requires payment of an open access fee, which can be quite significant (currently $3400…
Are you struggling with SCIT noncompliance?
Read the full articleHas your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! Learn more.… Has your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College, 6 of 9 Practice Management Committee members…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
House of Delegates
Read the full articleACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel.… ACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel. The HOD supports ACAAI by…
AllergyWatch Editors
Read the full articleEditor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo,… Editor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD Miami, FL Gerald B.…
Annals continues the exploration of FPIES
Read the full articleReviews include a call for consensus on standardized oral food challenges for FPIES, adults’ experiences with FPIES, and FPIES’ psychosocial… Welcome to 2026! As you celebrate the new year, it will be time to settle down and read this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma…
Annual compliance training requirements
Read the full articleWhether you focus on compliance at a specific time each year, or throughout the year at various touchpoints, do make… Does your practice conduct annual compliance training or refreshers? Do you know what training is required versus nice to have? No worries – the…
