Diagnosing Allergies in Children
Read the full articleIf you suspect that your child has an allergy, finding its cause can put your son or daughter on the… OverviewWhen your child is sick, you want answers. See an allergist for expert care and relief. Allergies in infants and children are common; in fact, allergy-related disorders are…
Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.… Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United States. Asthma affects more than 24 million people in the…
Testing & Diagnosis
Read the full articleMore than 50 million people in the United States have an allergy of some kind. Take back control of your… Overview About one quarter (25%) of adults have a seasonal allergy, 7.3% have eczema, and 6.2% have a food allergy. More than 20 million adults…
Skin Allergy
Read the full articleBumps, itching, redness and other skin conditions are common, and their cause may not be easily identifiable. A board-certified allergist… OverviewRed, bumpy, itchy skin can be irritating, painful and embarrassing. Rashes can be caused by many things, including exposure to certain plants (poison ivy, for…
Tree Nut
Read the full articleFrom the popular almond, cashew, and walnut to the lesser-known pine nut and lichee nut, tree nuts come in many… OverviewAlong with peanuts and shellfish, tree nuts are one of the food allergens most often linked to anaphylaxis — a serious, rapid-onset allergic reaction that…
Ragweed Allergy
Read the full articleThe pollen from ragweed causes allergy symptoms in many people. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itchy… Overview While many people regard spring as prime pollen season, one type of pollen wreaks havoc in the late summer and fall. Ragweed pollen usually…
Allergists Answering Questions
Read the full articleVideos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.… Videos: Allergists answering questions Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.…
New Guidelines Released for Practitioners Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Read the full articleTwo practice parameters from Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer recommendations for diagnosis, management of anaphylaxis and AD… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2023) — Two new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis…
New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
Read the full articleThe new year is a great time to take stock of how you’re feeling and assess what kind of changes… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2023) – About 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergic conditions. That’s a whole lot of New…
What's the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
Read the full articleWhen people are trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or food problems, we use skin testing and blood… English Transcript Allergist Gerald Lee, MD: When people visit the allergy office, trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or problems to food,…
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
Read the full articleTwo new medically challenging cases show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and after touching… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Flaxseed is an increasingly popular ingredient in baked goods and other food products due to its perceived health benefits.…
Is it safe to get a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy?
Read the full articleThe actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and we should not be concerned about that… English Transcript Allergist Aleena Banerji, MD: The absolute answer is yes. The actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and…
5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleThe pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.… (BPT) - If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season…
ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom: See the news from the Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleHere are the press releases being released in conjunction with the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13, 2023, in… ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom Added November 12, 2023: Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President | En Espanol Late-breaking Abstract Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk…
Gailen Marshall designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología… ANAHEIM, California. (12 de noviembre de 2023). El alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma…
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and… ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 12, 2023) – Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma…
Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
Read the full articleA partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, comenzó a financiar proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias que abordan los desafíos a… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, la rama filantrópica del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThese projects have the potential to make an important difference to improve the care for allergy and asthma in every… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began…
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa abundancia de idiomas hablados en Estados Unidos puede suponer un obstáculo para que algunos pacientes con alergia y asma… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Alrededor del 20 % de la población estadounidense habla un idioma distinto del inglés cuando está en casa.…
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleThe abundance of languages spoken in the United States can pose barriers for some allergy and asthma patients to receive… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – About 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance…
FIT Bowl, 1992-1999
Read the full articleBelow are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 1992-1999.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 1992-1999. 1992 FIT Bowl #1 (Premiere) ACAAI 50th Anniversary ACAAI President:…
FIT Bowl, 2000-2009
Read the full articleBelow are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009. 2000 FIT Bowl #9 ACAAI President: Don Q. Mitchell, MD,…
History
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942.… ACAAI's History The American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942. The American College of Allergists, the precursor organization of our current…
ACAAI FIT Bowl
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fit Bowl is patterned after a popular TV quiz show. Teams representing programs from all over North America compete for the coveted FIT Bowl trophy. The teams test their knowledge, cleverness and ability to listen to questions in a fast-paced environment…
Past Presidents
Read the full articleGailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 ACAAI Luz… Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 ACAAI Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 ACAAI…
AllergyWatch helps you prepare for ABAI CAP cycle
Read the full articleThe print version covers the first 23 articles, plus the online version has summaries and comments for all 35 of the… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read all of the key articles in the…
Negotiating a good offer into a great offer
Read the full articleWhen it comes to physician employment contract negotiations, it’s important that you advocate for yourself.… The College’s Advocacy Council works hard to keep practicing allergists informed about critical socioeconomic and regulatory issues. The Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state…
Information for Clinicians About Recent Natural Disasters
Read the full articleThe College is committed to providing information and resources to assist allergists in the region, and will continue to monitor… Resources and information for allergists Update (10/10/24): The MIPS automatic EUC policy will be applied to MIPS eligible clinicians in designated counties of states affected…
Help ensure Medicare payments cover the costs of providing care - Join our grassroots efforts!
Read the full articleJoin us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future… Join us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future updates to the Medicare Physician…
College committees are collaborating to create personalized PA letters
Read the full articleWhen developing new PA appeal letters, the Practice Management Committee seeks expertise from various committees under the Science Council.… The College is focused on providing members with practice management resources that address their most pressing needs. The Practice Management Committee leads these efforts and…
Leadership decisions Fall 2024
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting.… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting. Nominated Dr. Bruce Lanser as an…
Establishing mentorship on committees
Read the full articleThe College believes that everyone has something to contribute, whether they are a long-standing member or someone who is still… Joining a new committee can be daunting, especially for someone who has never participated in committee work before. But it doesn’t have to be!…
ACAAI committees that work together can reap big results
Read the full articleDr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects.… Dr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects. What do you think is the biggest benefit of committees that work together on a project? Collaboration as…
Up-to-date food allergy diagnosis and management information
Read the full articleThe College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide, based on the recently published… The College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide. These materials can be very useful for presentations to other medical…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College…
Asthma articles dominate in the July-August issue of AllergyWatch
Read the full articleOf the 24 articles reviewed in this AllergyWatch issue, 12 focus on asthma.… The July-August issue of AllergyWatch is packed with useful articles. In this issue, you’ll find: A summary of a study from the journal Science that introduces the concept of the “mechano-inflammatory cycle,”…
Two insightful webinars coming in November
Read the full articleACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management… ACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management and enhance your knowledge of genetic testing. The Asthma Urgency…
Turning the page – another year of College progress
Read the full articleI share my perspective of the state of the College, where we are headed, and who has – and will… I remember as a child hearing from my parents that time would speed up as I got older. Turns out they were right. It…
An update on the recent Training Program Directors' Meeting
Read the full articleOur fellowship training programs guide the future of our specialty, and this annual meeting is an important way our organizations… I recently had the privilege of attending and presenting at the ACAAI/AAAAI Training Program Directors’ (TPD) Meeting for U.S. allergy-immunology fellowships. College presidents have…
MicroCME: How to Approach the Complex FPIES Patient
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, discusses how to identify and manage complex FPIES.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
Insect Sting and Venom Allergy: Diagnosis, Treatment and Preparedness (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 21, 2024Speaker: David Golden, MDFor most people, insect stings are a short-term annoyance. But for some the venom in a stinging insect can cause an allergic reaction that can range from a mild local…
Top Tips For Employed Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersThis webinar focuses on areas of interest to employed allergists – and to those interested in becoming employed allergists. Topics include:The advantages and disadvantages of being an employed physician.Keys to success for employed allergists:Employment contract and…
2024 Coding Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersThis webinar examines the new ICD-10 and CPT codes for 2024. We discuss new revenue opportunities for allergists as well as the challenges of billing an E&M code with skin testing.Topics include:New E/M…
AllergyTalk Episode 39 - Should We Pay Teenagers to Carry Epinephrine?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Melinda Rathkopf, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
AllergyTalk Episode 41 - A Promising New Treatment for SCID!
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Timothy Chow, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
AllergyTalk Episode 38 - Should Immunotherapy Be Offered For Atopic Dermatitis?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Melinda Rathkopf, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
AllergyTalk Episode 40 - Intranasal Epinephrine For Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Timothy Chow, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color: Improving Care for Our Patients (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on February 20, 2024Speaker: Kelly M. Maples, MDAtopic dermatitis is more common and sometimes more severe in Black/African American people and Hispanic/Latino people, especially children. Because of its unique appearance in skin of color, it…
Moving Towards Equity: Disparities in Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersRecorded on: 2/9/2022In this webinar, our experts address moving the needle towards equitable allergy and asthma care for all patients and practitioners, in all communities – particularly communities of color.Supported by Novartis.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the racial, ethnic…
2025 Coding Update For Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersGet the latest coding information for allergy/immunology. Topics include:ICD-10 updates.E&M complexity add-on code G2211 – and when to use it.2025 telehealth coding and rules.Coding for an E/M visit plus testing…
Marijuana Use & Asthma: Risks and Considerations (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 30, 2025Speaker: Anil Nanda, MD, FACAAIAs cannabis use becomes legal in more states, many people are seeking it out for medical and recreational use. Despite the increasing prevalence of cannabis use, there is limited understanding…
ACAAI 2025 Allergen Extract Mixing Course
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleRegister by March 29, 2025 and get early bird pricing! Early bird price: $299 College members/$399 non-members. After March 29, 2025: $399 members/$499 non-members.NOTE: Only registered participants will be admitted to the 2025 Allergen Extract Mixing Course on May 17…
The Importance of Proactively Addressing and De-labeling Antibiotic Allergy (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 29, 2024Speaker: Kimberly Blumenthal, MD, MSCWith the rise of drug-resistant organisms, proactive evaluation and delabeling of inaccurate antibiotic allergies is a key component of antibiotics stewardship and quality improvement. Unverified penicillin allergies can have…
Food Allergy eYardstick
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Food Allergy eYardstick discusses the latest updates in food allergy treatment options and how to utilize the shared decision making process with patients. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office setting. Price…
Allergy Office: Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $129 for non-membersThese modules provide real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly implemented in your practice. Each module takes about 15 minutes, and the series focuses on allergy practice improvement strategies in six…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline barriers to immune globulin and transplantation and offer solutions.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…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 1: Underdiagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the current evidence of underdiagnosis of PIDD in minority/underserved populations. AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 2: Addressing the Barriers to Diagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline each barrier discussed in PIDD miniseries episode 1 and then offer resources and solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
AllergyTalk Episode 33 - Are We Testing for Hymenoptera Backwards?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…