Find an Allergist
Read the full articleGet Relief From Your Asthma & Allergy Symptoms… Find Certified Allergists An allergist is trained to find the source of your symptoms, treat it and help you feel healthy. After earning a medical degree, the doctor must complete a three-year residency-training program in either…
Vacunas contra las alergias
Read the full articleEstas vacunas pueden prevenir los síntomas de alergia, como estornudos y tos.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Estas vacunas pueden prevenir los síntomas de alergia, como estornudos y tos. Algunas personas se aplican vacunas contra las alergias cuando no pueden evitar exponerse…
Tratamiento para el asma
Read the full articleOften the best way to control asthma symptoms is to avoid whatever causes them.… Supported by: Resumen El tratamiento eficaz del asma causada por alergias incluye identificar y evitar los alérgenos que desencadenan los síntomas, usar terapias farmacológicas y desarrollar un plan de acción para…
Tipos de asma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… Supported by: Hay muchos tipos de asma, provocados por muchos desencadenantes distintos. Un alergista puede ayudarle a controlar los síntomas del asma —dificultad para respirar, tos persistente u opresión…
Pruebas y diagnóstico del asma
Read the full articleEl primer paso para controlar el asma es tener un diagnóstico certero.… Supported by: Resumen El asma no tiene por qué afectar su vida. Solo hay que preguntarle a Jackie Joyner-Kerseee. Esta atleta olímpica no solo ganó tres medallas de oro entre 1988 y 1992,…
Pruebas en la piel para detectar alergias
Read the full articleLas pruebas en la piel se realizan para determinar exactamente a qué cosas puede ser alérgica una persona.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Las pruebas en la piel se realizan para determinar exactamente a qué cosas puede ser alérgica una persona. Esta…
Información fundamental acerca de las alergias
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda formas para prevenirlos… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda…
Información acerca del asma
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. A menudo me…
Cómo escoger a un doctor especialista en asma y alergias
Read the full articlePersonas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista) en el tratamiento… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Personas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista)…
Alergia a los ácaros del polvo
Read the full articleLos ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Los ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares. No pican, pero algunas personas…
Eczema in Children
Read the full articleHave you noticed a rash on your child’s arms, legs, hands or face? The itch associated with eczema can be… …
Choosing an Allergist
Read the full articlePeople with asthma or allergies need to see a doctor who’s an expert or specialist in treating asthma and allergies.… Why should I see an allergist? If allergies or asthma are holding you back, it’s time to take control. See an allergist for relief and expert care,…
Non-Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleIllnesses, medications and environmental factors are common triggers for nonallergic asthma.… Overview Do your asthma symptoms flare up in extreme weather, either in the heat of summer or the chill of winter? When you get sick, does it often lead to an asthma attack? Does…
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Read the full articleMany professional athletes have asthma, but with the right treatment, they can still breathe easy during exercise. Do you have… Overview Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, is the preferred term for what was known for years as exercise-induced asthma. Symptoms develop when airways narrow as a…
Asthma-COPD Overlap
Read the full articleAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.… Overview Asthma is considered severe when it is difficult to treat and manage the symptoms. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases that cause breathing problems…
Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleAllergic asthma is triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.… Overview There is often a link between allergies and asthma. Not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not everyone with asthma has allergies. But allergens such as pollen, dust and pet dander…
Adult Onset Asthma
Read the full articleIt can be frustrating to develop asthma for the first time as an adult. Fortunately, an allergist can help you… Overview Some people don’t show signs of having asthma until they are adults. This is known as adult-onset asthma. What causes adult-onset asthma? There are…
Types of Asthma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… There are many different types of asthma, brought on by many different triggers. If you’re struggling with asthma symptoms – trouble breathing, a persistent cough or tightness in the…
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.… Overview If you have asthma, it’s important to have a plan in place for a range of situations and symptoms. In fact, one of the single most important steps that you can take to…
Asthma Cough
Read the full articleIt’s easy to think that coughing means you have a cold or bronchitis – but if that cough keeps coming… Overview Asthma affects the airways in the lungs, making them inflamed and swollen. The breathing tubes also become reactive, causing them to squeeze and tighten.…
From the desk of the EMD: “I have asthma, I can’t wear a mask.”
Read the full articleLast Sunday, I went to an open-air shopping center in an affluent suburb of Atlanta to buy a new iPad… Last Sunday, I went to an open-air shopping center in an affluent suburb of Atlanta to buy a new iPad at the Apple Store. The…
How do we grow in challenging times?
Read the full article“I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do… "I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do all who live to see…
Become an Advocate
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips on the best ways…
Upcoming events
Read the full articleAttend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include AAIFNC, AAISG, Eastern Allergy Conference and more!… Attend your local, state or regional medical society meetings. Upcoming meetings include: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Foundation of Northern California (AAIFNC) San Francisco, CA April…
The Joint Board Review Course is going virtual
Read the full articleThe 2020 AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Board Certification Review Course, originally scheduled to be held this month in Chicago, is moving to… The 2020 AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Board Certification Review Course, originally scheduled to be held this month in Chicago, is moving to an online format. The online…
From the desk of the EMD: Coronavirus and the future of allergy practice
Read the full articleAs I stay sheltered in place, I have had plenty of time to think about the “new normal.” In my… As I stay sheltered in place, I have had plenty of time to think about the “new normal.” In my last Insider column, I mentioned…
Your questions answered
Read the full articleWe asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to reflect on how the pandemic will affect our future practice.… We asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to reflect on how the pandemic will affect our future practice. What lasting changes might be…
Dr. Chitra Dinakar is remembered as a valued leader, colleague and mentor
Read the full articleThe allergy and immunology world lost a treasured colleague on March 27 with the passing of Chitra Dinakar, MD, FACAAI.… The allergy and immunology world lost a treasured colleague on March 27 with the passing of Chitra Dinakar, MD, FACAAI. Dr. Dinakar was a Clinical…
In memoriam: Gary Hein
Read the full articleWe were saddened to learn that Gary Hein, founder of Lincoln Diagnostics, passed away on Feb. 2. Several members gave… We were saddened to learn that Gary Hein, founder of Lincoln Diagnostics, passed away on Feb. 2. Several members gave tributes to Gary. Entrepreneur, businessman,…
Remembering Dr. James Breneman
Read the full articleThe College was saddened to learn of the loss of James Breneman, MD, FACAAI. He passed away at age 98… The College was saddened to learn of the loss of James Breneman, MD, FACAAI. He passed away at age 98 from natural causes earlier this…
From the desk of the EMD: “Coronavirus Anxiety Syndrome”
Read the full articleWhen I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we… When I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we would not be seeing what…
COVID-19: What is an allergist to do?
Read the full article“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those immortal words were written by patriot Thomas Paine in the American… “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those immortal words were written by patriot Thomas Paine in the American Revolution. When thinking about the…
College service has enriched my life
Read the full articleI became active in College committees as a fellow in training because I wanted to become involved beyond my membership.… I became active in College committees as a fellow in training because I wanted to become involved beyond my membership. Early on, Ira Finegold recruited…
Promote your practice
Read the full articlePromote your practice this spring with our free downloadable article templates. They are easy to use for everything from your… Promote your practice this spring with our free downloadable article templates. They are easy to use for everything from your local media to your website.…
From the Desk of the EMD: COVID-19 and the allergist
Read the full articleDuring a recent haircut, my barber, who knows I’m a physician, wanted to know about the coronavirus and what she… During a recent haircut, my barber, who knows I’m a physician, wanted to know about the coronavirus and what she should do. She was hoping…
Drug-induced anaphylaxis, mast cell activation syndrome and the ICON on ocular allergy
Read the full articleThe days are getting longer as we get closer to the spring allergy season. Although our emphasis in this month’s… The days are getting longer as we get closer to the spring allergy season. Although our emphasis in this month’s issue of the Annals of…
Are you informed about informed consent?
Read the full articleUpdated February 23, 2018 You know informed consent is a basic principle of health care and your practice should take… Updated February 23, 2018 You know informed consent is a basic principle of health care and your practice should take it seriously. But do you…
Are you informed about informed consent?
Read the full articlePop quiz: what is informed consent, when is it required for allergy practices, and how exactly should it be done?… Pop quiz: what is informed consent, when is it required for allergy practices, and how exactly should it be done? Some physicians and practices have…
A new era in allergy treatment
Read the full articleAs we enter a new era in allergy treatment with the release of the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved… As we enter a new era in allergy treatment with the release of the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved product to treat peanut allergy,…
February's issue of Annals focuses on anaphylaxis
Read the full articleGroundhog Day came and went, and the little guy did not see his shadow, which means an early spring. Many… Groundhog Day came and went, and the little guy did not see his shadow, which means an early spring. Many of us are gearing up…
