Testing & Diagnosis
Read the full articleMore than 50 million people in the United States have an allergy of some kind. Take back control of your… Overview About one quarter (25%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, 7.3% have eczema, and 6.2% have a food allergy. More than 20 million adults…
Skin Allergy
Read the full articleBumps, itching, redness and other skin conditions are common, and their cause may not be easily identifiable. A board-certified allergist… OverviewRed, bumpy, itchy skin can be irritating, painful and embarrassing. Rashes can be caused by many things, including exposure to certain plants (poison ivy, for…
Tree Nut
Read the full articleFrom the popular almond, cashew, and walnut to the lesser-known pine nut and lichee nut, tree nuts come in many… OverviewAlong with peanuts and shellfish, tree nuts are one of the food allergens most often linked to anaphylaxis — a serious, rapid-onset allergic reaction that…
Ragweed Allergy
Read the full articleThe pollen from ragweed causes allergy symptoms in many people. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy… Overview While many people regard spring as prime pollen season, one type of pollen wreaks havoc in the late summer and fall. Ragweed pollen usually…
Allergists Answering Questions
Read the full articleVideos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.… Videos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.…
New Guidelines Released for Practitioners Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Read the full articleTwo practice parameters from Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer recommendations for diagnosis, management of anaphylaxis and AD… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2023) — Two new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis…
New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
Read the full articleThe new year is a great time to take stock of how you’re feeling and assess what kind of changes… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2023) – About 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergic conditions. That’s a whole lot of New…
What's the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
Read the full articleWhen people are trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or food problems, we use skin testing and blood… English Transcript Allergist Gerald Lee, MD: When people visit the allergy office, trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or problems to food,…
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
Read the full articleTwo new medically challenging cases show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and after touching… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Flaxseed is an increasingly popular ingredient in baked goods and other food products due to its perceived health benefits.…
Is it safe to get a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy?
Read the full articleThe actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and we should not be concerned about that… English Transcript Allergist Aleena Banerji, MD: The absolute answer is yes. The actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and…
5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleThe pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.… (BPT) - If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season…
ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom: See the news from the Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleHere are the press releases being released in conjunction with the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13, 2023, in… ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom Added November 12, 2023: Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President | En Espanol Late-breaking Abstract Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk…
Gailen Marshall designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología… ANAHEIM, California. (12 de noviembre de 2023). El alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma…
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and… ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 12, 2023) – Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma…
Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
Read the full articleA partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, comenzó a financiar proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias que abordan los desafíos a… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, la rama filantrópica del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThese projects have the potential to make an important difference to improve the care for allergy and asthma in every… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began…
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa abundancia de idiomas hablados en Estados Unidos puede suponer un obstáculo para que algunos pacientes con alergia y asma… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Alrededor del 20 % de la población estadounidense habla un idioma distinto del inglés cuando está en casa.…
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleThe abundance of languages spoken in the United States can pose barriers for some allergy and asthma patients to receive… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – About 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance…
Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
Read the full articleHuracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas pueden provocar un aumento en el crecimiento de moho en casas y residencias.… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los fenómenos meteorológicos severos, como huracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas, han aumentado en los últimos años y se prevé que…
Eliminating Mold After Natural Disasters is Vital for Those with Mold Allergy
Read the full articleHurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation can prompt a surge in growth of mold throughout houses and residences.… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation have increased in recent years and are projected to become more frequent.…
Highlights of another great year for the College
Read the full articleAre you interested in teaching and promoting our specialty more? I am pleased to announce the CAPE program, debuting at… As I close out of my presidential year, it’s my pleasure to look back on some of the highlights of 2023 – another great…
The College is keeping busy this spring and summer
Read the full articleThe new Community Allergist Partnership in Education (CAPE) Program, to be launched at our Annual Meeting in Anaheim, will help… This season of “not quite winter, not quite spring” in much of the country brings with it the arrival of seasonal pollen. But this…
Get 2025 coding books at discounted prices
Read the full articleWe’ve partnered with OPTUM360 for special discounted pricing on some of the most popular 2025 coding books.… The Advocacy Council understands that all of your practice costs are increasing. As in the past, we’ve partnered with OPTUM360 for special discounted pricing on some of…
October is Eczema Awareness Month
Read the full articleOctober is Eczema Awareness Month! Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you can share with patients.… October is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you…
New College campaign raises awareness of type 2 inflammation
Read the full articleThis project raises awareness among PCPs about type 2 inflammation and the allergic conditions related to this type of immune… The College has launched a project to raise awareness among primary care practitioners about type 2 inflammation and the allergic conditions related to this…
An opportunity to improve your 2023 MIPS score!
Read the full articleCMS is providing another opportunity to submit a 2023 MIPS EUC hardship exception due to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack earlier… CMS is providing another opportunity to submit a 2023 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) hardship exception due to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack earlier…
2024 update - Safe Steroid Use Self-Assessment
Read the full articleThis program focuses on best practices for steroid use and is approved by ABAI for both MOC Patient Safety and… The College’s Safe Steroid Use Self-Assessment has been updated! This popular program focuses on current best practices for steroid use and is approved by…
Research Funding Opportunity - a new initiative to support collaborative practice-based translational research
Read the full articleWe’re launching a new initiative to support collaborative practice-based translational research. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1!… We’re launching a new initiative to support collaborative practice-based translational research. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1!…
Get Involved
Read the full articleSet Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll… Set Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll provide the tools and information…
AllergyWatch
Read the full articleWith AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a… With AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a single bimonthly publication. AllergyWatch gives you…
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. Vision To create better allergists and immunologists through education and training. Leadership The Foundation is lead by the Board of Trustees, which is dedicated…
2024 - FTC and Congress take action against PBMs for price gouging
Read the full articleThe FTC issued an interim staff report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) as it prepares a lawsuit against the three… The Federal Trade Commission issued an interim staff report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) as it prepares a lawsuit against the three largest PBMs.…
Improve patient quality of care and get paid for it
Read the full articleCMS encourages physicians to incorporate SDOH risk assessment into your practices – and now they are paying you to do… How often do you get a chance to improve the quality of care for your patients and get paid for it? Screening for Social…
About Us
Read the full articleOur Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the… Our Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of…
Senate committee proposes plan to reduce physician workforce shortages
Read the full articleA bipartisan group of members of the Senate Finance Committee released a proposal to increase Medicare Graduate Medical Education… A bipartisan group of members of the Senate Finance Committee released a proposal to increase Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) slots. In addition to increasing…
Early success on the Time for an Allergist campaign
Read the full articleMeanwhile, I want to give you a brief update on the “Time for an Allergist” campaign that we recently… Fall has officially set in around the country, and as we all remember from our school years, it’s a great time for fresh activities and…
The College will continue to innovate, diversify and expand
Read the full articleThe College’s virtual 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting wrapped up yesterday, and I am thrilled that it was a such big success. I know we all missed seeing each other in person, but the virtual meeting’s education, networking and special events were an…
What challenges face independent medical practices?
Read the full articleThe hearing featured discussions about the many burdens that make it more difficult for independent practices to remain open and… The House Ways and Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee held a hearing titled “The Collapse of Private Practice: Examining the Challenges Facing Independent Medicine.” It…
Spark Program Winners
Read the full article2024 Winners Justin D. Baker, 3rd Year Student, Morehouse School of Medicine Sushmitha Boppana, MD, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Sydney… 2024 Winners Justin D. Baker, 3rd Year Student, Morehouse School of MedicineSushmitha Boppana, MD, Cleveland Clinic Akron GeneralSydney Butler, MD,Children's National Hospital Pediatric Residency ProgramAmber…
AllergyTalk Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries Episode 2: Evaluation of the Child, Diagnostic Testing, Assessing Steroid Side Effects
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the evaluation of the child, diagnostic testing, and assessing steroid side effects concerning severe pediatric asthma.Explore additional severe pediatric asthma resourcesSupportThis podcast series is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsLearning ObjectivesEvaluate the…
AllergyTalk Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries Episode 1: Burden of Disease, Adherence Issues, and Comorbidities
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the burden of disease, adherence issues, and comorbidities concerning severe pediatric asthma.Explore additional severe pediatric asthma resourcesSupportThis podcast series is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and immunologistsLearning ObjectivesDiscuss the burden of severe pediatric…
AllergyTalk Episode 27 (Non-CME) - How Important Is Family History in Infant Peanut Allergy?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
Allergy Office: Clinical Research - Is it Right for You?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn whether implementing a clinical research program is a good fit for your practice. This 15-minute module will discuss:The pros and cons of implementing a clinical research program in private practice.What you need to get started…
Making RVUs Work for You
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersRelative Value Units (RVUs) are very important to the success of your practice; they define the value of a service or procedure relative to all services and procedures. Learn more about how they can be used to benefit…
How to Use Technology to Engage Patients
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersStrong patient engagement is key to practice success and positive clinical outcomes, but knowing how to achieve it can be challenging. This webinar outlines digital tools and strategies to drive patient satisfaction, compliance, health outcomes and practice profitability…
MicroCME: Where Does ICS-SABA Fit in Asthma Management?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Leonard Bacharier, discusses how to manage type 3 angioedema..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Who Is At Risk for Fatal Anaphylaxis?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Paul Turner, discusses risk factors for fatal anaphylaxis and incidence of fatal outcomes..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME…
MicroCME: Management of Recurrent Idiopathic Anaphylaxis and Mastocytosis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Matthew Giannetti, discusses the management of recurrent idiopathic anaphylaxis and mastocytosis...AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Excipient/Vaccine Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. John Kelso, discusses issues surrounding food-derived substances used as excipients in medications.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME…
MicroCME: Recent Advances in Pediatric SLIT
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Michael Blaiss, discusses advantages and disadvantages in the use of SLIT in pediatric populations.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Evolving Treatments for Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 19 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jay Lieberman, discusses the evolution of treatments for anaphylaxis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Baked Milk/Egg OIT - What Do We Know and What We Need to Learn
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Aikaterini Anagnostou, discusses the risks and benefits of baked milk/egg OIT...AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Andrew Alexis, discusses the use of JAK inhibitors in atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Gary Gross, discusses updates in coding.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: Impact of Climate Change on Aeroallergen, Pollen and Mold Count
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 29 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jeffrey Demain, discusses the impact of climate change on aeroallergen, pollen and mold count.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Update in Clinical Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 34 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jennifer Heimall, provides an update from the literature on clinical immunology.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Topical Medications - Which Ones and How
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Derek Chu, discusses topical therapies for atopic dermatitis..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Novel Routes of Epinephrine
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 31 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Golden, discusses novel routes of epinephrine.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: How to Use Thresholds to Inform Individualized Patient Management
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Douglas Mack, discusses how to use thresholds to inform patient management.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
