Cockroach Allergy
Read the full articleCockroaches live in all types of buildings and all kinds of neighborhoods. Luckily for people who develop symptoms when they… Overview As disturbing as this may sound, cockroaches aren’t just unsightly pests, crawling across your kitchen floor in the middle of the night. They can…
Keep Achoos out of Your Red, White and Blue(s) Celebrations
Read the full articleBy understanding your triggers, managing meds, and creating a safe environment, you can enjoy the festivities and minimize health… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 12, 2024) – When you think about the 4th of July – fireworks, barbecues and parades probably come to mind. What…
What should people with severe allergies know about epinephrine?
Read the full articleThe two most important things you need to know about epinephrine are when to administer it and how to do… English Transcript Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: If you've ever had a severe allergic reaction, the two most important things you need to know about…
Asthma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans and are one of the leading causes of work and school… Asthma 101 If you frequently experience shortness of breath or you hear a whistling or wheezy sound in your chest when you breathe, you may…
What can I do if I'm feeling anxious about my allergy or asthma diagnosis?
Read the full articleWhen we're feeling anxious, we actually tend to overestimate risk and underestimate our ability to handle a risky situation.… English Transcript Counselor Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC: If you're feeling anxious about your allergy and asthma diagnosis, it's important to start with reminding yourself that…
Is everyone allergic to bee stings?
Read the full articleIf you are truly allergic to a bee sting, you need to talk to your doctor. You might need to… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: Everyone thinks they're allergic to bee stings because it hurts and a bee sting swells up. That's because…
How do I introduce peanut products and egg in order to avoid food allergies?
Read the full articleThe most important thing to know is that almost all infants are going to tolerate this food at this… English Transcript Allergist Angela Hogan, MD: So if you're going to introduce peanut - first of all, peanuts in and of themselves are a choking…
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about allergy shots.… …
Allergy Immunotherapy
Read the full articleDepending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.… Overview Immunotherapy is a preventive treatment for allergic reactions to substances such as grass pollens, house dust mites and bee venom. Immunotherapy involves giving gradually increasing doses of the substance,…
Immunotherapy with allergy tablets
Read the full articleSublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections.… Overview Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections. Currently, the only forms of SLIT approved by the FDA are tablets for ragweed, northern pasture grasses like timothy and…
Immunotherapy
Read the full articleImmunotherapy can be very effective in relieving allergy symptoms.… Two types of immunotherapy are available. Allergy Shots If your asthma is triggered by an allergy, you should consider allergy shots, which are very effective in relieving allergy symptoms and in some cases can actually cure…
Eccema (dermatitis atópica)
Read the full articleUn eccema, también llamado dermatitis atópica, es una enfermedad de la piel que causa un sarpullido con picazón.… Apoyado por: Resumen El eccema aparece y desaparece con el tiempo. Esto hace que la piel esté muy seca y sensible, y puede empeorar con la exposición…
Statement on race disparities in asthma
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology joins with the nation in this time of despair and sorrow and decries racial injustice wherever it is found. As physicians and healers, we know that racial…
Why is it important to get tested for a penicillin allergy?
Read the full articleWhen people are evaluated, it turns out that 90 to 95% will tolerate a penicillin-based antibiotic after an evaluation by… English Transcript Allergist Allison Ramsey, MD: It's important to get tested for penicillin allergy because chances are you are not allergic to penicillin. So…
Allergies and Asthma on Vacation
Read the full articlePreparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We have the… Things to Do Before You Go Preparation and prevention pave the way to successful travel for the millions who have allergies and asthma. We…
What are the different inhalers used for - quick relief vs controller?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Andrea A. Pappalardo, MD: The medicine that you're going to take if you can't breathe very well is called a quick…
Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot
Read the full articleAsthma and Allergy Awareness Month is the ideal time to get word out on the different types of asthma, as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (APRIL 17, 2024) – If you don’t have asthma, you may think all types of asthma look and act the same. You’d be…
Can my child with asthma play in school sports?
Read the full articleThe way you get your child's asthma under control is to go see your allergist and make sure that their… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell Grayson, MD: Your child with asthma can absolutely participate in school sports. The important thing is to make sure that…
Make Summer Camp Plans Now for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIt takes a lot of preparation to get a child out the door to camp, so parents are already laying… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2024) – If you have fond memories of days spent at summer camp when you were a kid, you probably weren’t…
What is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria? How do I know if I suffer from it?
Read the full articleChronic spontaneous urticaria, or hives, is a condition where people will have itching, sometimes pain, and sometimes body part… English Transcript Allergist Curtis Hedberg, MD: CSU, otherwise known as chronic spontaneous urticaria, or for most of us, we know it as hives, is a…
Save the date for the ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleAs the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the meeting will have something for everyone.… Planning is well underway for an exciting ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona! As the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the meeting will have…
College Advantage: Fall 2025
Read the full articleInspiring Vision: Shaping the future at the 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting. Allergists/immunologists from around the world will gather in… Inspiring Vision: Shaping the future at the 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting. Allergists/immunologists from around the world will gather in Orlando for the ACAAI Annual…
Latest issue of AllergyWatch focuses on asthma, IEI, and food allergy
Read the full articleRead the latest issue of AllergyWatch which focuses this month on asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and food allergy.… Read the latest issue of AllergyWatch to get the answers to clinical questions based on the latest research, with a focus this month on asthma, IEI,…
Healthcare industry stacks the deck against working families
Read the full articleThe Allergy and Asthma Patient Protection Act is intended to address commercial payer issues specific to the allergy specialty.… Recently, the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce, which has jurisdiction over employer-sponsored (ERISA) health plans, published a report titled Denied: How the Health…
Subscribe to UpToDate
Read the full articleElevate Your Practice: Special Member Savings on UpToDate® with ACAAI The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), through… Elevate Your Practice: Special Member Savings on UpToDate® with ACAAI The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), through its collaboration with Wolters Kluwer,…
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…
Patient Education Brochures
Read the full articleThe brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions.… The brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions. These brochures can be printed in your office, uploaded to…
AllergyWatch Archives
Read the full articleSupported by: 2026 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Links will… Supported by: 2026Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Links will be added as issues become available.Volume…
ACAAI Strike Force members share why they traveled to Washington, DC
Read the full articleCollege and Advocacy Council leaders descended on Washington this month to advocate for pressing issues facing the allergy specialty.… …
ACAAI Strike Force members share why they traveled to Washington DC
Read the full articleYour College delegation focused on legislation soon to be introduced – The Allergy & Asthma Patient Protection Act.… As the leading voice for practicing allergists, College and Advocacy Council leaders descended on Washington earlier this month to advocate for the most pressing issues facing…
AI skills in five minutes
Read the full articleIf you’re curious about augmented/artificial intelligence but don’t know where to start, try the College’s AI Insights page.… If you’re curious about augmented/artificial intelligence but don’t know where to start, try the College’s AI Insights page. The short, engaging videos created by the ACAAI…
We can help unravel the complexities of eosinophilic conditions
Read the full articleYour College membership provides access to resources concerning Type 2 inflammation, the atopic march and EoE.… May 22 is World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 17-23). The role of type 2 inflammation and its effect on allergic conditions is gaining recognition.…
Standing orders for medications: a practical guide for allergy practices
Read the full articleAre you looking for a way to improve practice efficiency, provide consistent care to patients and empower your staff?… Are you looking for a way to improve practice efficiency, provide consistent care to patients and empower your staff? If so, standing orders may be…
Board of Regents
Read the full articleThe Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. *… The Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. * denotes Executive Committee member Cherie…
2026 Advocacy Strike Force promotes collaboration with Congressman Onder
Read the full articleThe College Strike Force once again demonstrated in Washington why ACAAI remains the leading advocate for practicing allergists.… Last week, ACAAI and Advocacy Council leaders held another successful Advocacy Strike Force on Capitol Hill. As the leading voice for practicing allergists in Washington, the…
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…
It's Food Allergy Awareness Week
Read the full articleAs the awareness and incidence of food allergy grows, you’ll want to stay up to date on the latest science… As the awareness and incidence of food allergy grows, you’ll want to stay up to date on the latest science and tools for working…
Read about asthma this month
Read the full articleDid you know that most of the reviews in Annals, as well as any special articles that have clinical relevance,… As we move into May, the flowers are blooming and grass pollen is flowing! This month, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on asthma.…
2026 Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – on Capitol Hill.… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2026 Strike Force - Advocating for allergists May 5, 2026 - As part of National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, ACAAI Strike…
We’re making National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month work for you
Read the full articleThe College never stops the drumbeat of support for our members as you bring hope and relief to patients every… The month of May is a busy time for many practicing allergists. Many of our patients are feeling the effects of spring, and their…
