Show rates for asthma visits during COVID-19 increased thanks to telemedicine
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – COVID-19 has, among other things, pushed patients of all ages into greater use of telemedicine to carry out…
Nearly one in five food-allergic children and one in five parents of food-allergic children are bullied
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by classmates, as well as parents…
Food allergies take a greater emotional toll on Asian families
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of those who suffer with them.…
Black and Hispanic children in the U.S. have more severe eczema than white children
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic diseases have also been found…
Luz Fonacier installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 14, 2020) – Luz Fonacier, MD, of Mineola NY, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
Despite Allergies, Asthma, a COVID Holiday Can Still Be Merry and Bright
Read the full articleYou may be having a smaller celebration, but allergies and asthma still need your attention… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 8, 2020) – You already downsized your Thanksgiving due to COVID-19, and now you’re contemplating a smaller celebration for the holidays. Unfortunately, your allergies and asthma…
Resolutions for 2021: Staying COVID-Free, Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control
Read the full articleStay the course so you remain symptom-free in the new year… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2020) – This year has been hard and strange – no one can argue with that. There is hope on the horizon that COVID will become contained and cases will…
COVID-19 Precautions Don’t Mean an Absence of Romance this Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleCreate romance by preventing COVID-19 and keeping allergies and asthma under control… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 26, 2021) – With COVID-19 precautions still in place in many towns and cities, your big romantic gesture for Valentine’s Day may mean sticking closer to home and being…
In Survey of Those with Uncontrolled Asthma, Half Smoked Cannabis
Read the full articleOnly about 40% of physicians inquire about cannabis use… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – As the number of states increase where medical and recreational cannabis use is legal, so does the importance that physicians discuss with patients the effects of cannabis on those with…
Now's the time to get in front of fall allergy symptoms
Read the full article(BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next… (BPT) One day you can breathe easy and enjoy long walks outdoors and fresh breezes through open windows. The next day you're hit with headaches,…
Important information about COVID-19 for those with asthma
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 12, 2020) – The recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 is creating concern and uncertainty for many people, especially those who suffer from asthma. The elderly, and anyone with severe asthma, immunodeficiency or…
Severe Reactions, Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about severe reactions, anaphylaxis and epinephrine.… …
Too little sleep can mean more asthma attacks in adults
Read the full articleFirst study examining adults with asthma shows negative impacts of sleep deprivation.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (May 12, 2020) – A good night’s sleep is crucial to good health. A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy,…
Back to school this year is far from back to normal for kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleStudents will have new protocols in place as they try to keep allergies and asthma under control.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 28, 2020) – Sending kids back to school at the end of summer is a ritual many parents look forward to. This year as…
Algunos alérgenos que causan dermatitis por contacto se encuentran en las mascarillas que previenen la COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, se ha promovido el uso de… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia de la COVID-19, se ha promovido el uso de la mascarilla a aquellas personas…
Con o sin alergias, el resultado final es similar para todos los pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, la atención se ha centrado en cómo… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Durante la pandemia del COVID-19, la atención se ha centrado en cómo podrían verse afectadas las personas…
Las tasas de visitas por asma durante el COVID-19 aumentaron gracias a la telemedicina
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Entre otras cosas, el COVID-19 ha impulsado el uso de la telemedicina… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Entre otras cosas, el COVID-19 ha impulsado el uso de la telemedicina en pacientes de todas las…
Casi uno de cada cinco niños con alergias alimentarias y uno de cada cinco padres de niños con alergias alimentarias son acosados
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Los padres de niños con alergias alimentarias descubren que sus hijos son… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Los padres de niños con alergias alimentarias descubren que sus hijos son a menudo acosados por sus…
Las alergias alimentarias afectan más a las familias asiáticas
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Estudios han demostrado que las alergias alimentarias afectan negativamente la calidad de… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Estudios han demostrado que las alergias alimentarias afectan negativamente la calidad de vida de quienes las padecen.…
Use of injectable epinephrine by a specific device, prevalence of CD163+ macrophages in lung tissue in fatal asthma patients, and an editorial on asthma therapy targeting macrophages
Read the full articleBy now, all of you should have received your September issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. While our… By now, all of you should have received your September issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. While our monthly emphasis has been in…
Reviewing comorbidities associated with atopic dermatitis and management of chronic pruritis.
Read the full articleGood August to everybody! School already has, or will soon start, for learners from kindergarten to medical school. The heat… Good August to everybody! School already has, or will soon start, for learners from kindergarten to medical school. The heat of the summer is in…
Evidence for using point-of-care ultrasonography as a clinical office tool, the venom immunotherapy shortages as an example of payment structure of medical services, and value of the ABAI MOC program
Read the full articleMost of us in North America are in the midst of the summer heat. This has made indoor (or at… Most of us in North America are in the midst of the summer heat. This has made indoor (or at least shaded outdoor) activities a…
Current practices and perceptions on sublingual immunotherapy and galactose a-1, 3-galactose phenotypes
Read the full articleI am guessing that by now most of you are staying inside as much as possible this long, hot summer,… I am guessing that by now most of you are staying inside as much as possible this long, hot summer, which has really just begun…
Getting your voice heard
Read the full articleWhen you’re new to a committee, it can be intimidating to speak up and share your ideas. The fact you’ve… When you’re new to a committee, it can be intimidating to speak up and share your ideas. The fact you’ve been selected to serve on…
The importance of shared decision-making and the correlation between asthma control and school performance
Read the full articleMemorial Day has passed and summer is upon us. I hope your May has been productive and exciting to you… Memorial Day has passed and summer is upon us. I hope your May has been productive and exciting to you as you care for patients…
Clinical issues in the allergist-immunologist’s office due to racial differences
Read the full articleWhere has the spring gone? Much of our country has had a great deal of moisture that will nourish many… Where has the spring gone? Much of our country has had a great deal of moisture that will nourish many fields of grass. I suspect…
Staff turnover got you down? Check out our tips
Read the full articleWhen an employee leaves your practice, it is costly to replace them. Employee turnover costs money and time, but… When an employee leaves your practice, it is costly to replace them. Employee turnover costs money and time, but it also affects quality,…
Everything you need to know about coding for oral food challenges
Read the full articleRecent studies show the prevalence of food allergy is more than double what was previously reported: a surprising 32 million… Recent studies show the prevalence of food allergy is more than double what was previously reported: a surprising 32 million Americans have food allergies. Given…
The microbiome
Read the full articleHappy March to all! It looks like the end of winter is in sight for most of our country. We… Happy March to all! It looks like the end of winter is in sight for most of our country. We are all beginning to see…
How to use social media to boost your practice
Read the full articleIf you still think of social media as just a way to advertise your practice, you need to think again.… If you still think of social media as just a way to advertise your practice, you need to think again. Now allergy practices are using…
Top 10 reasons to have your practice manager become a College member
Read the full articleBy having your practice manager or office administrator join the College, you can help take your practice to the next level… By having your practice manager or office administrator join the College, you can help take your practice to the next level by giving them access to…
Modifications in SCIT and a review of reported mechanism of effectiveness of allergen-specific immunotherapy
Read the full articleAs September winds down, I am hopeful that your teams are winning, that the weather is starting to cool off… As September winds down, I am hopeful that your teams are winning, that the weather is starting to cool off and that you have had…
Is your communication with patients HIPAA-compliant?
Read the full articleIncreasingly, patients are looking for fast, easy ways to communicate with their allergists – and for their allergists to communicate… Increasingly, patients are looking for fast, easy ways to communicate with their allergists – and for their allergists to communicate with them. Email, texts and…
High-five – free patient education
Read the full articleA big part of being an allergist is making sure our patients, young and old, understand their conditions and what… A big part of being an allergist is making sure our patients, young and old, understand their conditions and what treatments are available. A classic…
Review your financial data before it becomes public
Read the full articleDid you or your practice receive payments from drug companies, device manufacturers or group purchasing organizations in 2017? These payments… Did you or your practice receive payments from drug companies, device manufacturers or group purchasing organizations in 2017? These payments may have been for research…
When to use biologics, plus JAK/STATs for asthma
Read the full articleI hope you have had a great April so far and are looking forward to summer. I trust all of… I hope you have had a great April so far and are looking forward to summer. I trust all of you have received your April…
Step up this spring
Read the full articleSpring is in bloom – step up and lend a hand in your community by offering free allergy and asthma… Spring is in bloom – step up and lend a hand in your community by offering free allergy and asthma screenings. It might sound like…
Your practice can save time and money
Read the full articleAs part of its Administrative Simplification Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established standards to streamline communications… As part of its Administrative Simplification Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established standards to streamline communications between health care providers and…
Top 10 reasons to have your practice manager join the College
Read the full articleIs your practice manager a College member? If not, you’re probably not taking advantage of everything the College has to… Is your practice manager a College member? If not, you’re probably not taking advantage of everything the College has to offer. Take your practice to…
