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…
Eczema
Read the full articleEczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin disease that causes an itchy rash.… Supported by: Overview Eczema, also known as “atopic dermatitis,” is a noncontagious, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by severe itching, redness, oozing, and scaly rashes. These symptoms can be painful,…
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…
I'm allergic to my pet but don't want to get rid of them, what should I do?
Read the full articleMost people really don't want to get rid of their pets, and even when they do many of their friends… English Transcript Allergist James Tracy, DO: Many people are often told by their their caregivers that if you're allergic to cats or dogs which…
Is postnasal drip related to allergies?
Read the full articleThere are several different medications that can be used to treat postnasal drip, which is a very annoying symptom.… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: It's not always allergic, believe it or not. Some patients have postnasal drip and they've been treated with allergy…
El ABC del asma
Read the full article¿Qué es el asma? ¿Cómo se trata? Entérese aquí.… Supported by: ¿Qué es el asma? La estrella del fútbol David Beckham. La actriz Jessica Alba. El cantante Billy Joel. ¿Qué tienen en común estos famosos? Todos tienen asma, una enfermedad crónica que provoca la inflamación…
Síntomas del asma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to an allergen, irritants in the air, or extreme weather conditions.… Supported by: Resumen Se calcula que en Estados Unidos el asma afecta a unos 24 millones de personas, muchas de las cuales pueden no ser conscientes de…
El asma en los niños
Read the full articleEl asma es una enfermedad común que afecta a 6 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos, según los Centros… Resumen El asma es una enfermedad común que afecta a 20 milliones de adultos y 4.6 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos, según los…
News
Read the full articleKeeping you up to date with the latest allergy and asthma information.… Slides #1About one quarter (25.7%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, while nearly 1 in 5 children (18.9%) have a seasonal allergy.Slides #2Allergic diseases, which include asthma, are the fifth most prevalent…
Asthma Facts
Read the full article8.3% of Americans have asthma.… Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath.7.7% of Americans have asthma. Of these roughly 24.9 million, 20.2 million are adults and 4.6 million are children.1Asthma prevalence is…
Insect Sting Allergies
Read the full articleStings from five insects - honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants - are known to cause allergic reactions… OverviewIt’s more common to fear an insect sting than to actually be allergic to one. An allergist is an expert who can explain the difference between an…
Occupational Asthma
Read the full articleIf you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.… OverviewPeople with this condition usually work around chemical fumes, dust or other irritants in the air. If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma that has another cause, it can be…
SPARK program application deadline is May 15
Read the full articleThe College's Spark Award is a scholarship program to cultivate a pipeline of new physicians for our specialty.… Each spring, first and second year residents with a focus in pediatrics, internal medicine, or med/peds are invited to apply for the College’s competitive SPARK Award,…
Coding conundrum - billing options if vials must be remixed
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Here is a recent… The Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Recently we received a request asking: Q: What are our billing…
Chemotherapeutics added to our Drug Allergy Protocol Library
Read the full articleIn our new addition, you can easily access protocols on platins, taxanes, anthracyclines, antimetabolites, and more.… The College’s popular Drug Allergy Protocol Library (DAPOL) now includes chemotherapeutic agents. DAPOL is a comprehensive collection of protocols that provide practical, evidence-based strategies for understanding and implementing…
Special Savings on UpToDate® for ACAAI Members!
in Additional Resources | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articlevar upToDateTimestamp ; We’ve teamed up with Wolters Kluwer to provide ACAAI members with special savings on UpToDate! Thanks to our partnership, you can now save on an annual or longer individual UpToDate individual subscription. UpToDate incorporates the latest medical findings, the best available…
"Time for an Allergist" Campaign Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: “Do patients and primary care providers know all… About the campaign and how to use the Toolkit Learn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: Email templates to…
Asthma life quality test
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleThis simple questionnaire is designed to help the respondent identify how well-controlled their asthma is, and whether an allergist could help… This simple questionnaire is designed to help the respondent identify how well-controlled their asthma is, and whether an allergist could help them feel better.…
FAQ for Educators on Allergists, Allergies and Asthma
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleShare this FAQ sheet with educators in your community to help them understand how they can help their students with… Share this FAQ sheet with educators in your community to help them understand how they can help their students with allergies and asthma.…
Find an Allergist, Find Relief factsheet
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleShare this FAQ with your patients, on social media or as part of a virtual presentation to show why allergists are… Share this FAQ with your patients, on social media or as part of a virtual presentation to show why allergists are the asthma and allergy experts.…
Allergist YouTube channel
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleShow videos from our YouTube channel in your office waiting room, share them on your social media or include them… Show videos from our YouTube channel in your office waiting room, share them on your social media or include them on your practice website.…
ACAAI patient website
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleOur patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in mind.… Our patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in mind.…
Find an Allergist, Find Relief presentation
in Allergy & Asthma Awareness | Resource Type: PPTRead the full articleUse this patient-friendly slide show on your practice website or offer to do a virtual presentation for members of the community… Use this patient-friendly slide show on your practice website or offer to do a virtual presentation for members of the community through your healthcare network.…
Supercharge asthma and allergy awareness in your community
Read the full articleNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is your opportunity to amplify awareness of allergic conditions.… National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is your opportunity to amplify awareness of allergic conditions. The month of May is dedicated to spreading the word about asthma and allergies.…
Empowering our leaders
Read the full articleThe College hosted two events in Chicago this month where we invited our leaders and upcoming leaders to engage in… The College hosted two events in Chicago this month where we invited our current and upcoming leaders to engage in facilitated training, group activities…
New issue of AllergyWatch prepares you for ABAI CAP cycle
Read the full articleThe current issue of AllergyWatch covers all the key articles in this CAP cycle in a concise and efficient… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? The current issue of AllergyWatch covers all the key articles in this CAP cycle…
Spring and spring allergies are here: Put the spotlight on you
Read the full articleThis is a great time of year to share your expertise with your community – through special events or media… Spring is here, bringing allergic conditions to the spotlight. With so much attention focused on asthma and allergies, this is a great time to…
The Great Raft Debates 2011 - 2016
Read the full articleThese were certainly the most concise and to-the-point lectures ever given at a College meeting. The raft debates went on… The Great Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Raft Debate 2011 After Antihistamines, What's Best for Next In-Line Treatment? Boston, MA Moderators: William K. Dolen, MD and…
Advocacy Summit Premieres
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – during World Asthma Day – on Capitol… 2026 Advocacy Summit The College’s first Advocacy Summit was held in Chicago, March 13-14, 2026. Modeled after the College’s Leadership Summit, attendees honed their…
Apply for leadership positions
Read the full articleFellows: ACAAI is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. Applications are due Feb. 23.… ACAAI Fellows: The College is seeking visionaries to apply for leadership positions. If you have served on ACAAI committees or substantially contributed to other College…
Reimbursement challenges for allergy/immunotherapy services remain a problem
Read the full articleACAAI’s Advocacy Council has made addressing these issues a top priority through our Payer Education Campaign and related initiatives… We continue to hear from many members about significant reimbursement challenges with national insurance companies for allergy immunotherapy services, particularly CPT codes 95165 (professional services…
You are part of the College community
Read the full articleThe sense of community and the opportunities for training and leadership are aspects that make College membership valuable – personally… Back in 1990 when I joined the College, I didn’t have an inkling that someday I would lead ACAAI as its president. I became…
