Who is a good candidate for allergy immunotherapy?
Read the full articleAllergy immunotherapy is given for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and sometimes atopic dermatitis.… View video on YouTube English Transcript Allergist Sarah Spriet, DO: Allergy immunotherapy either given subcutaneously as a shot, or sublingually as a tablet, is given for the treatment…
Why Vaccines Are Especially Important If You Have Asthma or Allergies
Read the full articleBoard-certified allergists/immunologists are specially trained to understand how the immune system works—and how vaccines play a role in protecting your… If you or your child has asthma or allergies, certain infections can lead to more serious problems. Viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV can…
Is it true that there is a sublingual epi under FDA review?
Read the full articleThis would be a strip where you'd open up a little pouch and take this out and just directly insert… English Transcript Allergist Nicole Chase, MD: Sublingual epinephrine is a really novel concept that we've never had exposure to before. This is a medication…
What is type 2 inflammation and how does it affect people with allergies?
Read the full articlePatients may develop many of those diseases and so if you have one, you're more likely to manifest with another… English Transcript Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: Historically, why Type 2 inflammation was important actually had to do with protecting us against parasitic disease. Today's…
Why are allergists moving away from recommending Benadryl?
Read the full articleThis is an older medication that not only has antihistamine effects, but anticholinergic effects that can create significant side… Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD: This may be a hot take, but a lot of allergists are moving away from Diphenhydramine, also known as Benadryl. Even…
Do chlorine baths help the itch of eczema?
Read the full articleItch is one of the most common complaints we see and treat in eczema. It keeps kids up at night,… Allergist Kristin Sokol, MD: Not many people know that allergists actually treat eczema all the time. We are specialists in allergy, but also a…
Ring in the New Year With Resolutions to Breathe Easier
Read the full articleUse the New Year as a chance to evaluate current management strategies and adopt resolutions that support better symptom… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 16, 2025) – As the New Year approaches, your thoughts might be turning to resolutions to improve your health. If you are…
Health Care Providers
Read the full articleTime for an Allergist Sometimes you need to partner with a specialist. Allergists are specially trained to find the source… Time for an Allergist Sometimes you need to partner with a specialist. Allergists are specially trained to find the source of allergy and asthma…
¿Quiere que su hijo evite la alergia a los cacahuetes? La introducción temprana funciona
Read the full articleLa buena noticia es que la introducción temprana de estos alimentos es un enfoque que ya está marcando la diferencia,… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (1 de diciembre de 2025) - Muchos padres se preocupan por las alergias alimentarias, y los productos derivados del cacahuete ocupan un…
Want your child to avoid peanut allergy? Early introduction is working
Read the full articleThe good news is that introducing these foods early is an approach that is already making a difference, dramatically reducing… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 20, 2025) - Many parents worry about food allergies, with peanut products high on the list. The good news is that…
Are Vaccines Safe for People with Asthma or Allergies? What Science Shows
Read the full articleVaccines are safe, effective, and recommended for people with allergic conditions. With expert guidance, you can feel confident in your… Vaccines help protect people from serious diseases—especially those with asthma or other allergic conditions. If you or your child has allergies, asthma, or take…
Hoping to Enjoy Your Holidays? Avoid the Sneeze and Wheeze Triggers
Read the full articleThe holidays can present challenges for those with respiratory or allergic conditions. A bit of preparation can keep symptoms under… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 19, 2025) - As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and other winter holidays, millions will also have to navigate…
Un nuevo estudio revela que el despliegue militar está vinculado a un mayor riesgo de enfermedades respiratorias
Read the full articleLos veteranos desplegados en Irak y Afganistán a menudo estaban expuestos a peligros aéreos como fosas de quema y tormentas… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Los veteranos estadounidenses que sirvieron en la Operación Libertad Iraquí (OIF, por sus siglas en inglés) y la…
La vacunación contra la COVID-19 se relaciona con una reducción de infecciones en niños con eccema
Read the full articleNuestro estudio indica que la vacunación contra la COVID-19 no solo protege contra el coronavirus, sino que también puede tener… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Los niños con dermatitis atópica (DA), comúnmente conocida como eccema, pueden presentar menos infecciones y complicaciones alérgicas si…
Un nuevo estudio muestra que las tormentas eléctricas están vinculadas a un aumento en las visitas al departamento de emergencias por asma
Read the full articleUn estudio nuevo halla que las tormentas eléctricas pueden provocar aumentos marcados en las visitas a los departamentos de emergencias… ORLANDO (6 de noviembre de 2025) – Un estudio nuevo halla que las tormentas eléctricas pueden provocar aumentos marcados en las visitas a los departamentos…
Military Deployment Linked to Higher Risk of Respiratory Diseases, New Study Finds
Read the full articleU.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom face an increased for chronic respiratory conditions… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several…
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema
Read the full articleChildren with eczema may experience fewer allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine,…
Thunderstorms Linked to Surge in Asthma ER Visits, New Study Shows
Read the full articleThe average number of asthma visits was nearly 18 per day during thunderstorms, compared to just 3 on non-storm… ORLANDO (Nov. 6, 2025) – A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm…
2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting Newsroom
Read the full articleLearn about important news from the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, held Nov. 6-10, in Orlando, Florida.… 2025 Annual Meeting Press Kit The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is your best resource for what’s happening in the world of allergies and asthma. News Releases Cherie Zachary,…
What happens at an asthma screening?
Read the full articleAn asthma screening includes a patient's history, and using diagnostic testing to determine if there is a possibility of… English Transcript Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: When I'm seeing a patient that has an underlying concern for asthma, usually the first place I start is…
Doc Caucus working on long-needed Medicare physician payment relief
Read the full articleBipartisan physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, a comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment.… A bipartisan group of physician Members of Congress introduced the Patients First Act, comprehensive legislation to reform Medicare physician payment and replace the Merit-based Incentive Payment…
2025 allergist compensation declines slightly from 2024
Read the full articleAllergists have increasingly felt squeezed by Medicare and other payers, which may have contributed to these decreases.… Following three years of consecutive growth, MGMA reported median total compensation for allergists in both academic and non-academic settings decreased slightly in 2025 compared to 2024. The…
Marketing and Patient Materials Toolkit
Read the full articleMarketing your practice has never been easier. Simply download the resources in this toolkit, distribute them to your patients, community… There are no better advocates for promoting your practice and the role of allergists in your community than you, your staff and your patients.…
CMS Seeks Input on Modernizing Allergy Immunotherapy Billing Policy
Read the full articleCMS has taken an encouraging step toward modernizing Medicare's allergy immunotherapy billing policies.… …
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch: July-August 2026
in AllergyWatchRead the full articleA Synopsis of Allergy and Asthma Literature, Resulting from an Unbiased, Comprehensive Review of Twenty Major Medical Journals. …
UnitedHealthcare announces new allergy testing policy
Read the full articleUnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility.”… UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has released a new reimbursement policy titled, "Allergen Testing Policy, Professional and Facility" that becomes effective Sept. 1, 2026 (Oct. 1, 2026, in Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Nebraska,…
Kathleen R. May, MD, FACAAI, Gold Headed Cane Award nominee
Read the full articleIt has been a tremendous privilege to hold many "hats" over a career of service to the College and our… I am honored and humbled to be considered for this year's ACAAI Gold Headed Cane Award, which coincides with my 30th anniversary as a…
Learn about the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases
Read the full articleThis month in Annals, a Master Clinician Series article explores strategies to reduce needle anxiety in pediatric patients.… Summer is in full swing, and this month Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on the intersection of allergies and autoimmunity and autoinflammatory diseases. The…
CMS proposes sweeping expansion of Medicare enrollment revocation authority
Read the full articleThe proposed rule is currently open for public comment, and ACAAI’s Advocacy Council is preparing comments.… The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed one of the most significant expansions of its Medicare enrollment enforcement authority in recent years. Although the proposals…
The College is your professional home
Read the full articleWhat if you had a home base for everything you need as an allergist/immunologist? The College is the home for… What if you had a home base for everything you need as an allergist/immunologist? That place exists — and you’ve got the keys to…
Stay up to date with allergy and immunology in Africa
Read the full articleAFRICALLI is focused on strengthening care and outcomes for people living with allergic and immunologic conditions across Africa.… AFRICALLI is a pan‑African alliance for allergy and clinical immunology that’s focused on strengthening care and outcomes for people living with allergic and immunologic conditions across Africa.…
Preparing for the road ahead
Read the full articleBehind the scenes, the committee is carefully reviewing applications and determining placements across our 40+ committees.… Summer is in full swing and so is the work of the Appointments Committee. Behind the scenes, the committee is carefully reviewing applications and determining placements across our…
Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee
Read the full articleThe Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee recommends potential cities and sites to hold future Annual Meetings. The Annual Meeting Site… The Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee recommends potential cities and sites to hold future Annual Meetings. The Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee is composed of…
Deadlines for accessibility requirements
Read the full articleIf your practice accepts Medicare or Medicaid payments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act will likely apply to you.… If your practice accepts Medicare or Medicaid payments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act will likely apply to you. In 2024, the Department of Health…
Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
in AnnalsRead the full articleExplore research and perspectives from the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology about racial disparities in asthma and allergic… Explore research and perspectives from Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy for Pediatric Patients With Allergic Rhinitis (November…
Recent ACAAI leadership decisions – Summer 2026
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. Endorsed FARE’s web-based…
House of Delegates
Read the full articleACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel.… ACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel. The HOD supports ACAAI by…
Spotlight on the Women in Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Women in Allergy Committee is dedicated to providing practical tools, resources and mentorship opportunities.… The Women in Allergy Committee is dedicated to providing practical tools, resources and mentorship opportunities to help women allergists navigate the various stages of their careers. One of the…
How the College is embracing AI
Read the full articleArtificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing healthcare, leaving many allergists wondering how to safely adapt to this technology.… Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing healthcare, leaving many allergists wondering how to safely adapt to this technology. The College’s Executive Medical Director, Dr. Todd Mahr,…
Daniel Ein, MD, FACAAI Emeritus, Gold Headed Cane Award nominee
Read the full articleMembership in the College, for me, has been and continues to be, a much-cherished privilege.… I am truly honored and humbled to be nominated for this prestigious award. To be included in the illustrious group of colleagues who have been nominated before me is…
