Un nuevo estudio identifica la actividad sexual como desencadenante del asma
Read the full article¿Pueden los alergistas ayudar a los matrimonios hablando del sexo como posible desencadenante del asma?… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Cuando las personas con asma se preguntan qué formas de ejercicio pueden provocar una crisis asmática, es posible que no tengan…

86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
Read the full articleEs importante que los bebés, al igual que los niños mayores y los adultos, reciban un diagnóstico rápido y preciso… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque muchos padres de bebés se preocupan de que sus hijos tengan alergias alimentarias, no se…

Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
Read the full articleLas personas que tienen alergia al polen pueden beneficiarse, en general, de saber en qué momentos del día los recuentos… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Si es alérgico al polen, es probable que se haya preguntado si algunas horas del día…

Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Read the full articleLas personas con alergias a los alimentos y otras alergias graves que pueden causar anafilaxia deben comprender que la epinefrina… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – La epinefrina es el único medicamento que puede detener la anafilaxia y es fundamental que todas…

El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleEl angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se caracteriza por ataques de… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – El angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se…

Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
Read the full articleSmartphones are reportedly viewed 14 million times a day, making them potential receptacles for environmental hazards such as allergens.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – According to the 2018 U.S. Census, smart phones are present in 85% of American households. They are reportedly viewed…

New Study Identifies Sexual Activity as Asthma Trigger
Read the full articleWhen people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take sexual relations… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – When people with asthma wonder what forms of exercise might cause an asthma flare, they may not take…

Study Shows 86.4% of Infants with Anaphylaxis Appropriately Received Epinephrine
Read the full articleIt’s important that infants get a quick and accurate diagnosis to make sure their anaphylaxis is treated appropriately.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Although many parents of infants worry about their child having a food allergy, there has not been a lot of…

Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
Read the full articleIf you are allergic to pollen, you’ve probably wondered if certain times of day are better than others for going… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – If you are allergic to pollen, you’ve probably wondered if certain times of day are better than others…

Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed an Epinephrine Auto Injector
Read the full articleIt is critical that everyone with a food allergy has access to epinephrine to treat life threatening reactions.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Epinephrine is the only medication that can stop anaphylaxis and it is critical that everyone with a food allergy has…

CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
Read the full articleHereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe, recurring, and unpredictable swelling attacks in various organs and… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by severe, recurring, and unpredictable swelling attacks in various…

Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
Read the full articleAlthough asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers, or may… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – Although asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don’t always carry their inhalers,…

Kathleen May fue designada como presidenta del ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Kathleen May, MD, de Augusta, GA, fue designada como presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología… LOUISVILLE, KY (13 de noviembre de 2022) – La alergista Kathleen May, MD, de Augusta, GA, fue designada como presidenta del Colegio Americano de…

Kathleen May Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 13, 2022) – Allergist Kathleen May, MD, of Augusta, GA was installed as president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…

Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
Read the full articleWhile the holidays bring much joy, some of the good times can be derailed by allergy and asthma flares. A… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Nov. 17, 2022) – Starting to plan your celebrations with family and friends during the winter holidays? Keep allergy and asthma…

Do you have the winter sniffles? 5 ways you can manage indoor winter allergies
Read the full articleThe indoors can host many allergy triggers like mold in pipes, pet allergens, and dust mite and cockroach allergens.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (November 17, 2022) (BPT) – Do you suffer from itchy eyes, a runny nose or a scratchy throat during winter? Do you…

Experts Tackle Racial Disparities Affecting People with Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleDuring the roundtable discussion, the experts identified 10 possible approaches to help people of color achieve optimal access to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 11, 2023) – In February 2022, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) convened experts in atopic dermatitis (AD) and food…

Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 24, 2023) – If you suffer from spring allergies, you may have had an allergist suggest you start taking your allergy…

Keep your sweetheart safe from allergy and asthma triggers on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleJanuary 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine’s Day is a special time to show your sweetheart… January 26, 2023 – Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine's Day is a special time to show your sweetheart you care with gifts and…

Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
Read the full articleIncreasingly, there are camps focused solely on kids with asthma, and camps that deal specifically with food allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 7, 2023) – It’s spring, which means parents all over the country are thinking about summer plans for their kids. Parents of children…

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…

2024 Texting Guidance Update
Read the full articleAllergists, particularly those practicing in a hospital setting, should familiarize themselves with this updated guidance.… Health care providers in hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) can now text patient orders to other members of a patient’s care team or into a patient’s electronic health…

Three generations of allergists
Read the full articleAs the College celebrates its 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate the people who helped shape the organization. In examining… As the College celebrates its 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate the people who helped shape the organization. In examining some of those who were…

Upcoming local, state or regional medical society meetings
Read the full articleAttend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include...… Attend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include: Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (TSAAI) Annual Meeting- Friday, Aug. 9 - Sunday, Aug. 1, 2024 Toledo Allergy…

Register for Annual Meeting workshops before they sell out
Read the full articleWhen you register for the 2024 Annual Meeting, Oct. 24-28 in Boston, be sure to include one or more of… The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is well known for its outstanding plenary sessions, engaging concurrent sessions, fun-filled social events – and its top tier…

Coding – essential to your practice’s reimbursement
Read the full articleThe College is dedicated to supporting our members on coding issues from high-level government aspects to specific coding issues… Accurate coding is essential for your practice’s reimbursement and quality patient care. The College is dedicated to supporting our members on coding issues from high-level…

Congress holds hearing addressing value-based care
Read the full articleThis hearing touched on many issues associated with successfully administering value-based care but extended into other administrative burdens.… In late June, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on value-based care and ways to improve it. The hearing featured witnesses…

Register for the ACAAI 2024 Annual Meeting
Read the full articleLearn more...… Registration is open for the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 24-28, in Boston. Register early for access to hotels and ticketed sessions. What’s new this year? An immersive, full-day Thursday program exploring the latest developments in asthma science, diagnosis and…

College Advantage: Spring/Summer 2024
Read the full articleThe College's top-notch coding education, information and resources are essential for your practice's reimbursement and quality patient care.… The College's top-notch coding education, information and resources are essential for your practice's reimbursement and quality patient care. PDF Version | Flipbook…

College Advantage: Winter 2024
Read the full articleUnlock your practice's full potential - Use our new toolkits to open the door to practice management success… Unlock your practice's full potential - Use our new toolkits to open the door to practice management success. PDF Version | Flipbook…

2025 Proposed MIPS changes
Read the full articleThis is the first article in a multi-part series that provides a summary of CMS’s proposed changes to the QPP… On July 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule recommending a number…

2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would impact allergy practices.… On July 10, 2024, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule (Proposed Rule). This article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that…

HHS finalizes information blocking enforcement rule impacting practitioners
Read the full articleUnder the final rule, certain allergists who have committed information blocking may be penalized through CMS’s MIPs program.… The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and CMS recently released a final rule establishing penalties for health care practitioners who commit…

House Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans propose revamp of NIH
Read the full articleEarlier, Republicans on the House Energy & Commerce Committee released a plan calling for major changes to the National Institutes… Earlier this month, Republicans on the House Energy & Commerce Committee released a plan calling for major changes to the National Institutes of Health…

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau releases proposed rule on medical debt
Read the full articleThe proposed rule would alleviate barriers that patients face when attempting to obtain a loan or mortgage when they have… On June 11, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a proposed rule that would prohibit lenders from making lending decisions based on medical…

Tips on diving back into committee work
Read the full articleWhile we are midway through 2024, it’s not too late to “hit the reset button” and take a more active… Have you taken a break from committee work but are now ready to contribute? There is still time and ample opportunities for your involvement!…

Considerations for a committee budget request
Read the full articleA successful proposal will clearly describe why the project is needed and how it would benefit the College’s membership.… We’re already thinking ahead to 2025, and that includes budgeting for committee projects. There are many things to consider when putting together a budget request…

Spotlight on Committee Collaboration
Read the full articleThis project will benefit College members by providing greater access to up-to-date information related to drug allergy.… Members from the Drug Allergy Committee and the Clinical Programs, Patient Safety and Quality Committee are collaborating on the development of an online repository for drug allergy…

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