Fall Allergy Symptoms Are Similar to Spring and Summer – and Can Hit as Hard
Read the full articleSome people suffer from seasonal allergies much of the year – with perhaps a break in the winter if they… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 28, 2025) – If you’re wondering why your spring allergy symptoms never went away, it’s possible you are suffering from spring…
Can allergies cause headaches?
Read the full articleYour sinuses are in your forehead, your cheeks, behind your eyes. That's why people feel that headache will be more… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: Yes, allergies can absolutely cause headaches, and the main way they do that is via ways of your sinuses. So,…
Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… Overview Did you know that asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it affects approximately 6…
You Handle Your Child’s Allergies and Asthma at Home: Who’s in Charge at School?
Read the full articleWhat about your child's health at school? Create a “health team” at school with teachers, coaches and nurses.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL. (August 12, 2025) – It wasn’t easy – and may have taken a few tries – but your child’s asthma and allergies are well-managed…
Cuáles son algunos síntomas que me harían sospechar de EoE?
Read the full articleLos signos o síntomas que nosotros vemos en los pacientes con esofagitisfílica del inglés EOE fromopilitis varían dependiendo de la… Espanol Alergólogo Juan Carlos Murillo, MD: Los signos o síntomas que nosotros vemos en los pacientes con esofagitisfílica del inglés EOE fromopilitis varían dependiendo…
How do I prepare for my telehealth visit?
Read the full articleYou will enter a virtual waiting room. Be ready to have your questions, history, and things you want to ask… Allergist Jennifer Shih, MD: Telehealth visits are a great way to be efficient about the way you can see your doctor, and there are…
How is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) different than hives?
Read the full articleAcute hives are what it sounds like. You get exposed to something, you have hives. You treat them, they go… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: So when we talk about hives, there's two ways to think about it. Acute urticaria or acute hives and chronic…
My child has severe eczema, should I eliminate certain foods from their diet?
Read the full articleAllergist Melinda Rathkopf, MD, explains why elimination diets aren't beneficial for children with eczema, and why they can even be… Allergist Melissa Rathkopf, MD: I'm often asked in cases of severe eczema if food elimination diets could be helpful and actually they aren't and…
Is it possible for adults to get food allergies?
Read the full articleIt is truly possible that you can manifest with an a food allergy as an adult. Food allergies appear with… Allergist Benjamin Prince, MD: Food allergies are definitely more prevalent in young children and can actually be outgrown with age. It is truly possible…
A review of the Make America Healthy Again report on childhood chronic diseases
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission… The Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again.…
Mark Corbett Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleKathleen May elected president-elect NEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2021) – Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 8 in New Orleans. Allergist Kathleen May…
Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… Overview Asthma is a common disease, affecting 6 million children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If asthma isn’t well-controlled, children…
Hives
Read the full articleHives, also known as urticaria, affects about 20 percent of people at some time during their lives. It can be… Overview If you’ve had red or skin-colored bumps that appeared and disappeared quickly, then it’s unlikely to be simple bug bites. The skin rash could…
What symptoms would justify getting an EoE test?
Read the full articleYou might be sometimes the last one at the table when everybody is done with their meals because you're eating… Allergist Sonali Majmudar, MD: Some of the signs for testing for EOE include difficulty swallowing, drinking lots of water, or fluids to push the…
Are chronic hives treated differently than acute hives?
Read the full articleEssentially what happens with acute hives is you get exposed to the allergen, you have hives, you take the allergen… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: Chronic hives are treated a little bit differently than acute hives. So, acute hives, you're looking for the cause of…
What should I know about Xolair for food allergies?
Read the full articleXolair essentially targets the allergic antibody and when it does that, it essentially makes your allergy cells less reactive.… Allergist Jay Lieberman, MD: Xolair, it was just approved for food allergies by the FDA in February of 2024. So what it is is an…
Why has ACAAI launched a Payer Education Campaign?
Read the full articleBurdensome and unreasonable requests from patients’ insurance companies for documentation regarding allergy immunotherapy services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists… Burdensome and unreasonable requests from patients’ insurance companies for documentation regarding allergy immunotherapy services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists to administer allergen immunotherapy (AIT).…
Asthma 101
Read the full articleWhat is asthma? How do I treat it? Start your journey here.… What Is Asthma? Soccer star David Beckham. Actress Jessica Alba. Singer Billy Joel. What do these celebrities have in common? They all have asthma – a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing…
Chronic Illnesses Such as Asthma and Allergies Have Psychological Impacts
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 7, 2025) – People who have struggled with asthma or allergies for years understand the psychological… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 7, 2025) – People who have struggled with asthma or allergies for years understand the psychological toll of these conditions. The…
How are eye allergies different than nasal allergies?
Read the full articleEye allergy symptoms can present because of tree pollen, grasses, ragweed, or even year-round allergies like dust mites and… Allergist Sonali Majmudar, MD: Obviously, eye allergies present more in your eyes and nasal allergy symptoms are more in your nose. Eye allergy symptoms include…
Office-based Anaphylaxis Toolkit
Read the full articleThis office-based anaphylaxis toolkit is intended as an educational and clinical resource and includes training scenarios, an interactive e-parameter and… …
Immunotherapy Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to ensure they receive the immunotherapy treatment that best suits their needs.… Why use immunotherapy shared decision-making? Ensure your patients get the immunotherapy treatment that best meets their personal preferences and goals. Improve patient compliance and health outcomes. Improve…
Epinephrine Toolkit
Read the full articleHelp prepare schools in your community to handle life-threatening allergic reactions.… Epinephrine in Schools Almost every state has passed stock epinephrine laws, requiring anaphylaxis emergency preparedness plans that allow schools to obtain and stock emergency epinephrine auto-injectors. School nurses and other trained, designated personnel…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best treatment and continue the discussion.… The 101 The web-based shared decision-making (SDM) tool describes options, asks questions, and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option. Why use SDM for your…
Biologics Toolkit
Read the full articleGet the clinical and practice resources you need to use biologics effectively in your practice.… Biologics can make a major difference in your patients’ outcomes, but using and managing them in your practice can be challenging. This toolkit provides the clinical resources to help…
Audit Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools, resources and information you need to respond to an insurance carrier’s audit. Plus, we’ll explain the benefits… Audits by insurers of claims submitted by allergy practices for routine services like skin testing, allergy vials, and subcutaneous immunotherapy are on the rise!…
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best-fitting treatment for their eczema.… The web-based tool describes options, asks questions and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option for them. Why use shared decision-making for your patient with eczema?…
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Toolkit
Read the full articleUse the resources in this kit for ongoing outreach to your patients and your community to help raise awareness about… In-office and virtual patient education ACAAI patient website Our patient website is full of expert information in an easy-to-read format, designed with the general public in…
Allergen Extract Mixing Toolkit
Read the full articleGet all the resources you need to implement the new USP 797 rule for mixing allergen extracts.… New rule effective Nov. 1, 2023 The final United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797 rule was published Nov. 1, 2022, after several years of Advocacy Council work…
Community and Academic Allergists Partnership in Education and Research
Read the full articleProgram Overview The College’s Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program brings together academic and community-based allergists… Program Overview The College’s Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program brings together academic and community-based allergists to conduct practice-based translational research.…
2025 CA2PER Grantees
Read the full articleWanda Phipatanakul, MD, MS, FACAAI and Jordan E. Scott, MD, received the 2025 CA2PER grant for their project, "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Predict Side Effects and Treatment Outcomes in Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Patients With Food Allergies." Read more about their project in the…
2026 CA2PER Grantees
Read the full articleThe College’s CA²PER program has awarded two $100,000 grants this year. These innovative projects advance the CA²PER program’s mission to translate collaborative research into powerful advancements in allergy care. Learn more about the research teams and the work they are undertaking…
Fly me to the moon
Read the full articleIf you’re a fan of the smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, you won’t want to miss the… If you’re a fan of the smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, you won’t want to miss the Annual Fundraiser event at this…
Caught up on all the new research?
Read the full articleThe College’s 2019 Literature Review Course will help you catch up on the reading you’ve missed. You’re busy with your… The College’s 2019 Literature Review Course will help you catch up on the reading you’ve missed. You’re busy with your patients and practice, and there’s…
We’ve got the MOC review you need
Read the full articleWhile you’re setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11 in Houston, be sure to stay… While you’re setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11 in Houston, be sure to stay for Monday’s Continuous Assessment Program…
Want your Rx straight up or on the rocks?
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during our early years. A lot…
Four things to know about the member website
Read the full articleHere are four important features that all members should know about.… As a College member, you have access to a wealth of resources on the College’s member website. Here are four important features that all members should know about. Toolkits In the Practice Management…
Do your patients have food allergy questions?
Read the full articleFood allergies have been in the headlines all year. It began when the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases… Food allergies have been in the headlines all year. It began when the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced new guidelines for introducing…
Mixing Allergen Extracts
Read the full articleFor more than 100 years, physicians have safely prepared allergen extracts using the aseptic technique. These extracts have helped make… For more than 100 years, physicians have safely prepared allergen extracts using the aseptic technique.These extracts have helped make allergen immunotherapy a proven, clinically effective…
A whole new Annual Scientific Meeting awaits
Read the full articleDon’t fall victim! Beware of fake sites for the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle – Registration and hotel blocks… Don’t fall victim! Beware of fake sites for the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle – Registration and hotel blocks are not available until…
