Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care from Wildfire Risks to Lungs
Read the full articleWhen wildfire smoke spreads, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke… Wildfires are an annual risk to people in many different parts of the United States. When smoke spreads across large portions of the country,…
New Year's Resolutions? No Thanks! Tips on Controlling Allergies and Asthma? Yes, Please
Read the full articleThe new year is the perfect time to assess where you are with your symptoms and where you need to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Feeling like there are too many things on your checklist for the new year? If you have allergies…
What is exercise-induced asthma? How does it appear?
Read the full articleSymptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or chest pain can present during or shortly after completing… Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, used to be termed exercise-induced asthma, but what's important to know is that you can experience EIB…
El tratamiento de la anafilaxia sigue siendo confuso para los pacientes, los cuidadores y el personal de emergencias
Read the full articleLa anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser fatales, resulta… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser…
Quemar incienso puede suponer riesgos para la salud de las personas con alergias y asma
Read the full articlePara las personas con alergias y asma, los problemas de salud derivados de la quema de incienso pueden suponer un… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – En muchas culturas, es común quemar incienso para prácticas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales…
Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleHealth problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and children with allergies and asthma.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.…
Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those…
Why should I always carry my epinephrine auto injector?
Read the full articleA lot of people don't want to carry their auto injectors for various reasons. Find out why it's important that… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: When you have a food allergy, likely your doctor has probably recommended you carry an epinephrine auto injector and then…
Holiday Humbug Because of Allergies?
Read the full articleHere are some tips from ACAAI on how you can enjoy winter weather and the holidays with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2024) (BPT) - The magic of a snowy winter's day and the joy of savoring holiday meals with friends and family…
¿Molestias en temporada festiva a causa de las alergias?
Read the full articleEstos son algunos consejos de ACAAI para disfrutar del clima invernal y la temporada festiva, a pesar de las alergias… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2024) (BPT) - La magia de un día nevado de invierno y la alegría de saborear las comidas…
New Guidelines for Insurers Help Patients Receive Necessary Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment
Read the full articleAll procedures covered by the three codes are medically necessary for patients suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, or atopic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2024) – Newly-published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &…
What are the symptom differences between the cold, flu and allergies?
Read the full articleAllergies tend to have sneezing, and allergies usually do not have a fever. So if you have a fever, it's… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell H. Grayson, MD: It can be very difficult to determine the difference between a cold, flu and allergies. However, one…
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… …
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleWith the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase… …
James Tracy Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma &… BOSTON (OCT. 27, 2024) – Allergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection
Read the full articleThis resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign… This resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign…
Need for Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleThere has been a more than 50% increase in the need for professional psychology services due to increased anxiety.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – With the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase in…
Aumenta la necesidad de derivaciones psicológicas para niños con alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleEstudio muestra aumento de más del 50% en 2023 en comparación con los cuatro años anteriores… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Con el aumento de la incidencia de alergias alimentarias en los niños en la última década, ha habido un aumento correspondiente en…
Penicillin Allergy Delabeling in Syphilis Patients Assists in Furthering Treatment
Read the full articleAbout 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As…
New College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleCollege committees and taskforces have been busy this past year creating and updating resources to help your allergy practice! Whether you’re looking to evaluate your practice, find accurate coding resources, resolve staffing issues or use social media, the College has the answers – plus…
Who really needs penicillin allergy testing and reviewing penicillin minor determinants
Read the full articleOur Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what… Our Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what promises to be a…
Get one-on-one with thought leaders
Read the full articleThe Annual Scientific Meeting, year after year, brings together the top experts in allergy, asthma and immunology from around the… The Annual Scientific Meeting, year after year, brings together the top experts in allergy, asthma and immunology from around the globe. At the 2018 meeting,…
Reflecting on my year as president
Read the full articleDuring this past year, the College has continually built upon the strong foundation we first laid out in Vision 2020.… During this past year, the College has continually built upon the strong foundation we first laid out in Vision 2020. And since there will always…
Try your hand at workshops
Read the full articleThere’s nothing like hands-on experience to help you learn a new concept or diagnostic test. Being able to observe as… There’s nothing like hands-on experience to help you learn a new concept or diagnostic test. Being able to observe as well as perform has benefits…
An MOC review just for you
Read the full articleWhile you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure… While you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure to stay through Monday to…
Claim your CME credit now!
Read the full articleWe’ve closed the books on another great ACAAI Annual Meeting, but if you still haven’t claimed your CME credit, it’s… We’ve closed the books on another great ACAAI Annual Meeting, but if you still haven’t claimed your CME credit, it’s not too late. For your…
Connect with colleagues at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleIn the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are… In the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are better than ever, too! With…
On Demand access to the 2023 Annual Meeting
Read the full articlehe College is happy to provide you with complimentary access to the On Demand recordings from the meeting.… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you attended for another look. Get credit!…
Sharing the decision – putting patients first
Read the full articleAs Bela Schick said, “First the patient, second the patient, third the patient, fourth the patient, fifth the patient, and… As Bela Schick said, “First the patient, second the patient, third the patient, fourth the patient, fifth the patient, and then maybe comes science. In…
Don’t miss this literature review!
Read the full articleWe know College members are extremely busy people – from working in your practice all day to catching up with… We know College members are extremely busy people – from working in your practice all day to catching up with your EHR at night. Who…
Congratulate your colleagues!
Read the full articleThe College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology.… The College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology. These awards will be presented…
Shine a light on your research
Read the full articleThink you’ve got great research? The College has more ways for you to spotlight it than ever before! Get your… Think you’ve got great research? The College has more ways for you to spotlight it than ever before! Get your abstracts (and medically challenging cases)…
What can your Super Delegate do for YOU?
Read the full articleWhether it’s an issue with your practice (like billing, coding, or insurance) or an issue in your state, take the… Whether it’s an issue with your practice (like billing, coding, or insurance) or an issue in your state, take the first step towards solving the…
Allied health – expand your learning during Annual Meeting
Read the full articleUpdated August 29, 2018 Exciting changes are coming for allied health members at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 15-19… Updated August 29, 2018 Exciting changes are coming for allied health members at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 15-19 in Seattle. For the first…
College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleWhere can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management… Where can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management Center (PMC). Check out…
Safe steroid use self-assessment module
Read the full articleHere’s a sweet offer! Save $30 when you register for the Safe Steroid Use self-assessment module. Test your knowledge on… Here’s a sweet offer! Save $30 when you register for the Safe Steroid Use self-assessment module. Test your knowledge on side effects, optimal dosing, patient…
Officers in the College’s House of Delegates
Read the full articleAre you planning to attend our Town Hall Meeting (Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 – 5:15 pm) presented by the… Are you planning to attend our Town Hall Meeting (Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 – 5:15 pm) presented by the College’s House of Delegates (HOD)…
AllergyWatch Editors
Read the full articleEditor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo,… Editor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD Miami, FL Gerald B.…
Pathways to Practice: Advancing Excellence One Fellow at a Time
Read the full articleACAAI has launched a new initiative to provide training support for 16 allergy/immunology over a five-year period.… There is a growing shortage of practicing allergists in the U.S., jeopardizing timely and adequate care for millions of patients. To address this concern, ACAAI launched a…
