Seasonal Allergies
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Asthma & Breathing Problems
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Home Environment Control
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Skin Symptoms (Itching, Hives, Etc)
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Claudette S.
Read the full articleClaudette S. says, “I’m not the typical allergy patient.” Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn’t have asthma, and until a few… Claudette S. says, "I'm not the typical allergy patient." Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn't have asthma, and until a few years ago her respiratory health…

Katie M.
Read the full articleIt was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought… It was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought she'd drop by a health…

Jacob M.
Read the full articleLorrie M. refers to her family’s allergist as “an angel.” Lorrie credits their allergist with turning her son Jacob’s life… Lorrie M. refers to her family's allergist as "an angel." Lorrie credits their allergist with turning her son Jacob's life around from his health to…

Martha, Adam, and Clayton W.
Read the full articleAsthma and allergies are truly a family affair for Martha W.’s family: she has asthma and allergies; her husband, Adam,… Asthma and allergies are truly a family affair for Martha W.'s family: she has asthma and allergies; her husband, Adam, has environmental and food allergies;…

Adam S.
Read the full articleBeth S. was at her wits’ end trying to bring relief to her son, Adam, when he was a baby… Beth S. was at her wits' end trying to bring relief to her son, Adam, when he was a baby with a persistent itchy, red…

Brooke C.
Read the full articleBrooke C. would be an inspiration even if she didn’t have asthma. At age 30, the mother of three decided… Brooke C. would be an inspiration even if she didn't have asthma. At age 30, the mother of three decided to start running. What began…

Kealab R.
Read the full articleJoanna has watched her son, Kealeb, grow from a toddler using a kid’s dinosaur mask for nebulizer treatments to a… Joanna has watched her son, Kealeb, grow from a toddler using a kid's dinosaur mask for nebulizer treatments to a strong athlete scoring points for…

Maria Elena A.
Read the full articleAs Maria Elena A. can tell you, having asthma and allergies all your life doesn’t necessarily prepare you for when… As Maria Elena A. can tell you, having asthma and allergies all your life doesn't necessarily prepare you for when your child has them, too.…

Ethan W.
Read the full articleLisa W.’s family was on a fall vacation when her son, Ethan, started having trouble breathing. “It was our first… Lisa W.'s family was on a fall vacation when her son, Ethan, started having trouble breathing. "It was our first night in a hotel room…

Laura, Emily and Collin S.
Read the full articleLaura S., and her two children, Emily, 16, and Collin, 13, have seen firsthand that each person’s asthma story is… Laura S., and her two children, Emily, 16, and Collin, 13, have seen firsthand that each person's asthma story is different and how an allergist…

Understanding the 340B program
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council wants to ensure that allergists understand the program and how it can impact their practices.… The 340B program has gained a lot of attention in the news recently and has been widely scrutinized. The College’s Advocacy Council wants to ensure…

College stands against NIH budget cuts
Read the full articleThe College has taken a strong stand against proposed cuts to funding that would cap indirect costs for NIH research… The College has taken a strong stand against proposed cuts to funding that would cap indirect costs for NIH research grants at 15%. In…

Coming soon - spring allergies
Read the full articleThe College has dedicated resources to help you share your expertise and the essential services you provide to patients in… With “high season” for allergies right around the corner, it’s the ideal time to promote your services and expertise as an allergist. Explore the…

Allergists visit Capitol Hill to fight for Medicare payment fix
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Members of the College’s Advocacy Council traveled to Capital Hill earlier this week… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Members of the College's Advocacy Council traveled to Capital Hill earlier this week to advocate for higher…

Advocacy
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast… The Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical socioeconomic and regulatory…

Is your practice prepared for emergencies?
Read the full articleNot only is it a good idea to put an emergency plan in place, it’s required if you participate in… It seems as if there isn’t a region of the United States – or the world – that hasn’t been impacted by extreme weather…

2023 allergist compensation gains outstrip inflation
Read the full articleAllergist median academic compensation and non-academic compensation both saw increases in 2023 – and both benchmarks rose more than the… We have good news for allergists: allergist median academic compensation and non-academic compensation both saw increases in 2023 – and both benchmarks rose more…

Leadership decisions winter 2025
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent meetings. Appointed Dr. Marcella…

Getting the most from your committee service
Read the full articleAs we follow our strategic plan, committees play a vital role in helping us to navigate the changes we are… ACAAI Executive Medical Director Todd Mahr, MD, FACAAI, shines a light on how to make the most of your committee service in the year…

Early access to committee application
Read the full articleChanging the ACAAI committees you serve on ensures that your contributions remain impactful and make a difference in our… Changing the ACAAI committees you serve on opens the door to a wider scope of influence, broader impact, personal growth, and meaningful connections. Here are…

Spotlight on the Clinical Immunology and Autoimmune Diseases Committee
Read the full articleTo learn more about the key findings from the IEI survey, check out the Committee’s ePoster from the ACAAI 2024… The Clinical Immunology & Autoimmune Diseases Committee plays an important role in developing resources to educate members on key topics within its subject matter.…

Accelerate environmental sustainability in your practice in 2025
Read the full articleYour practice can save money, strengthen your practice’s commitment to a greener future, and share vital knowledge with your… Your practice can save money, strengthen your practice’s commitment to a greener future, and share vital resilience knowledge with your patients with My Green Doctor.…

CFPB finalizes rule to remove medical bills from credit reports
Read the full articleThe rule bans consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on credit reports and credit scores sent to creditors.… Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will ban reporting medical bill debt on credit reports and prohibits creditors from…

Read about asthma and the use of oscillometry this month
Read the full articleIf you are not using oscillometry now, you may very well want to start after reading the impactful articles.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on asthma and the use of oscillometry to look at small airways and possible…

California Wildfire Resources
Read the full articleThe College has gathered resources for those affected by the California wildfires, and also for those who wish to… We stand with our members and their families who have fled the devastating California wildfires, as well as health care facilities that are struggling in…

Information blocking update
Read the full articleA practice/practitioner will not be considered as participating in information blocking if it falls under one of the nine… The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently published two final rules addressing…

Board of Regents Nominations Accepted Until Feb. 17!
Read the full articleThe College is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. Apply Now!… The College is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. Apply Now!…

Map out your year and consider how you can contribute in 2025
Read the full articleOne of the best things about an organization like ACAAI is the range of activities, each with a different focus… When I was a teenager, my father once accused me of being a procrastinator. I responded at the time, “Dad, I am not a…

New administration’s impact on allergy
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council wants to address some important developments in the recent presidential administration change and its potential impact.… The College’s Advocacy Council wants to address some important developments regarding the recent change in presidential administration and its potential impact on allergy. We acknowledge…

AllergyWatch kicks off 2025 with engaging asthma and food allergy articles
Read the full articleThe latest issue includes a heavy emphasis on asthma, including prevention, improved understanding of underlying pathophysiology, and more.… The January/February issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you need quickly. In this issue, you’ll find: A…

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