Asthma
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans and are one of the leading causes of work and school… Asthma 101 If you frequently experience shortness of breath or you hear a whistling or wheezy sound in your chest when you breathe, you may…
What can I do if I'm feeling anxious about my allergy or asthma diagnosis?
Read the full articleWhen we're feeling anxious, we actually tend to overestimate risk and underestimate our ability to handle a risky situation.… English Transcript Counselor Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC: If you're feeling anxious about your allergy and asthma diagnosis, it's important to start with reminding yourself that…
Is everyone allergic to bee stings?
Read the full articleIf you are truly allergic to a bee sting, you need to talk to your doctor. You might need to… English Transcript Allergist Janna Tuck, MD: Everyone thinks they're allergic to bee stings because it hurts and a bee sting swells up. That's because…
How do I introduce peanut products and egg in order to avoid food allergies?
Read the full articleThe most important thing to know is that almost all infants are going to tolerate this food at this… English Transcript Allergist Angela Hogan, MD: So if you're going to introduce peanut - first of all, peanuts in and of themselves are a choking…
Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about allergy shots.… …
Allergy Immunotherapy
Read the full articleDepending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.… Overview Immunotherapy is a preventive treatment for allergic reactions to substances such as grass pollens, house dust mites and bee venom. Immunotherapy involves giving gradually increasing doses of the substance,…
Immunotherapy with allergy tablets
Read the full articleSublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections.… Overview Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an alternative way to treat allergies without injections. Currently, the only forms of SLIT approved by the FDA are tablets for ragweed, northern pasture grasses like timothy and…
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…
10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.… You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies. The…
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…
The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We… The Allergists' Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We are funding innovative projects that address…
How Some Academic Medical Centers Use RVUs in Compensation and Productivity Models to Reflect Clinical, Teaching and Research Duties
Read the full articleSome compensation models assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities.… Some academic medical centers have developed compensation models that assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities. These models are designed…
House hearing shows PBM reform remains a priority for this Congress
Read the full articleOne of the most significant and impactful PBM reforms was a ban on “spread pricing,” particularly within Medicaid.… On Feb. 26, the House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) titled “An Examination of How Reining in PBMs Will…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Neffy / Anaphylaxis
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your Neffy prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… …
Get Involved in the College!
Read the full articleAre you interested in contributing to the work of the College and advancing the specialty? Join a committee and get… Are you interested in contributing to the work of the College and advancing the specialty? Join a committee and get involved! Learn more about…
Five things you should know about the College website
Read the full articleThere is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you… There is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you can find there. Let’s…
Gold Headed Cane Award Recipients
Read the full article2024Luz S. FonacierMD, FACAAI 2023Gary N. GrossMD, FACAAI 2022James L. SublettMD, FACAAI 2021Jay M. PortnoyMD, FACAAI … 2024Luz S. FonacierMD, FACAAI 2023Gary N. GrossMD, FACAAI 2022James L. SublettMD, FACAAI 2021Jay M. PortnoyMD, FACAAI 2020Stanley M. FinemanMD, MBA, FACAAI2019Dana V. WallaceMD, FACAAI 2018…
Join
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership… ACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership Types Choose from Member, Fellow,…
2025 G2211 add-on code
Read the full articleThis article will outline how and when to bill G2211, which Medicare began reimbursing in January of 2024.… During our recent webinar 2025 Coding Update for Allergists, there were a lot of questions about coding for G2211, the office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M)…
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…
Get Involved
Read the full articleSet Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll… Set Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll provide the tools and information…
Find out how your compensation and practice revenue and expenses compare with other allergists
Read the full articleComplete the 2024 Provider Compensation Survey and find out how your compensation compared to other allergists during 2023.… The College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for the ninth consecutive year to collect allergy-specific compensation and practice financial data! Complete…
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…
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…
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.…
Contact Us
Read the full articleAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200… American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200 Fax: (847) 427-9656 For all…
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…
MicroCME: Baked Milk/Egg OIT - What Do We Know and What We Need to Learn
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Aikaterini Anagnostou, discusses the risks and benefits of baked milk/egg OIT...AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Andrew Alexis, discusses the use of JAK inhibitors in atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Gary Gross, discusses updates in coding.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: Impact of Climate Change on Aeroallergen, Pollen and Mold Count
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 29 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jeffrey Demain, discusses the impact of climate change on aeroallergen, pollen and mold count.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Update in Clinical Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 34 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jennifer Heimall, provides an update from the literature on clinical immunology.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Topical Medications - Which Ones and How
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Derek Chu, discusses topical therapies for atopic dermatitis..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Novel Routes of Epinephrine
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 31 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Golden, discusses novel routes of epinephrine.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: How to Use Thresholds to Inform Individualized Patient Management
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Douglas Mack, discusses how to use thresholds to inform patient management.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: ICS/LABA and now ICS/SABA . . . What's SMART?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Alan Baptist, discusses when to appropriately treat patients with ICS+SABA and ICS+LABA.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: What We Know about Long COVID
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Purvi Parikh, discusses what we know about long COVID.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Cannabis and The Allergist
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Anil Nanda, discusses issues surrounding cannabis in the allergy practice.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Evolution in Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Golden, discusses potential changes in the therapeutic options and future management of anaphylaxis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: How to Manage the Complex EGID Patient - Is It All About the Eosinophils?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Seema Aceves, discusses the management of complex EGID patients..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Biologics in Pediatric Patients
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 10 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Eric Schauberger, discusses the use of biologics in pediatric populations.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: The Important Role of Community Allergists as Educators
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 15 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Kathleen May, discusses the important role of community allergists as educators.This presentation is taken from the Community Allergists Partnership in Education (CAPE) program. Learn more here..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy…
MicroCME: Chronic Cough
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 28 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mandel Sher, discusses diagnostic algorithms for chronic cough and treatment options.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Secondary Immunodeficiency Due to Systemic Steroids
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Syed Mustafa, discusses secondary immunodeficiency due to systemic steroids.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Drug Desensitization: Who, When and How
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mariana Castells, discusses drug desensitization.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.DesignationThe…
MicroCME: Managing Type 3 Angioedema
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 27 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Marc Riedl, discusses how to manage type 3 angioedema..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Currently Available Options for Treatment for Refractory Disease
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Khan, discusses currently available options for treatment for refractory disease.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
