Types of Asthma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… There are many different types of asthma, brought on by many different triggers. If you’re struggling with asthma symptoms – trouble breathing, a persistent cough or tightness in the…
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.… Overview If you have asthma, it’s important to have a plan in place for a range of situations and symptoms. In fact, one of the single most important steps that you can take to…
Asthma Cough
Read the full articleIt’s easy to think that coughing means you have a cold or bronchitis – but if that cough keeps coming… Overview Asthma affects the airways in the lungs, making them inflamed and swollen. The breathing tubes also become reactive, causing them to squeeze and tighten.…
Asthma Attack
Read the full articleAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave… Overview An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. It can feel as if someone is sitting on your chest or there’s a cloud in…
Other Medical Conditions
Read the full articleWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.… Overview When asthma is combined with other conditions, such as the flu, chickenpox, osteoporosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it requires special attention and teamwork with your allergist. An…
Who Gets Asthma?
Read the full articleAsthma can affect people of all ages.… Pregnancy and Asthma Managing your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. Learn to Manage Your Asthma Asthma in Children If your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist…
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…
Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis
Read the full articleFood allergy testing is a very important step in diagnosing food allergies.… Overview Some people know exactly what food causes their allergy. For example, they eat peanuts or a product with peanut in it and immediately break out in a rash. Others need a doctor’s…
HOME Allergy Management
Read the full articleUse HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did… Use HOME to learn about the different types of indoor allergens and to receive room-by-room tips on managing allergies. Did you know that for allergy…
Food Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleThere is no cure for food allergy, and avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to protect against… Overview If you or your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you’ll often hear the word “avoidance.” That’s because there is no cure…
Environmental Allergy Avoidance
Read the full articleIf it's not possible to completely avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here… Allergens Dust Mites Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and carpets. No matter how clean your house is, it's…
Cooking & Baking with Food Allergies
Read the full articleIf you or your child has recently been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may find yourself looking for a… Overview How does one go about making a birthday cake without wheat? Are pancakes now off-limits because you are not able to use eggs? Will…
Living With Allergies
Read the full articleLiving with allergies means working to make your environment as free of allergens as possible.… There are steps you can take to reduce the allergen load in your house and other environments. Do you ever feel like you or someone you know is constantly coughing,…
Epinephrine Auto-injector
Read the full articleThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).… Overview A food allergy reaction can cause symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. In the United States, food allergy is the leading cause of severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) outside the hospital setting. People who have previously experienced…
Medications
Read the full articleIf you feel like you can't avoid allergens, there are many medicines that can help control allergy symptoms.… Decongestants and antihistamines are the most common allergy medications. They help to reduce a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing and itching. Other medications work by preventing the…
Allergy Shots
Read the full articleShots are effective in treating reactions to many allergens.… Overview Allergy shots are the most commonly used and most effective form of allergy immunotherapy. They are indicated for the treatment of allergic conditions affecting the nose and eyes (allergic rhino-conjunctivitis), ears (allergic otitis media), lungs…
Management & Treatment
Read the full articleGet tested, get treated, get better.… 1 Consultation Your first step is to see a board-certified allergist-immunologist. You can get a referral from your primary care physician or ask for a recommendation from a family member or friend who is seeing an allergist. Find a…
Wheezing, Shortness of Breath
Read the full articleWheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe, especially when you exhale. It is one… Signs of Asthma Swelling or narrowing of your throat or the airways to your lungs can cause wheezing. It can also result in shortness of…
Runny Nose, Stuffy Nose, Sneezing
Read the full articleIf your runny, stuffy nose or sneezing is from allergies, the best remedy is to get your allergies under… Signs of Allergies Everyone sneezes. But how do you know whether your sneezing is caused by an allergy? It can happen when you least expect it,…
Rashes
Read the full articleA rash can be caused by many different things, like a food allergy to milk or eggs or an… Signs of Allergies A rash is a change in the normal appearance or feel of your skin. A rash may be painful or itchy, and it…
Spotlight on the Science Council
Read the full articleThe Science Council is the College’s largest council with 14 committees and more than 160 volunteer members with a broad… The Science Council is the College’s largest council with 14 committees and more than 160 volunteer members with a broad range of expertise. The College…
Scientific Fellow
Read the full articleFor scientists of high moral, ethical and professional standing who have made meritorious contributions to the field of allergy/immunology. Apply… For scientists of high moral, ethical and professional standing who have made meritorious contributions to the field of allergy/immunology. Apply Now Membership Benefits A subscription…
Change Healthcare Cyberattack Resources
Read the full articleACAAI provides helpful resources in reference to the Change Healthcare cyberattack that has left many practices with cashflow issues.… HHS national payer contact info resource UnitedHealth Group provides regular updates regarding the status of claims, payments, their temporary funding program and more. Check this…
April issue of Annals focuses on pollution and allergies
Read the full articleAnnals' April issue provides a crucial update on current thoughts about how pollution is affecting the patients we treat every… Be sure to grab the latest issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and fill up your knowledge of all things allergy and…
International Affiliate Member
Read the full articleFor practicing clinicians living outside of the U.S. or Canada who have graduated from medical school and completed training in… For practicing clinicians living outside of the U.S. or Canada who have graduated from medical school and completed training in allergy/immunology. Apply Now Membership BenefitsResources…
What’s the correct code for…?
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council has partnered with Optum 360 products to offer our members coding books at discounted prices. We… The College’s Advocacy Council has partnered with Optum 360 products to offer our members coding books at discounted prices. We recommend updating your coding books…
The College meeting through a Fellow-in-training’s eyes
Read the full articleThe College Annual Meeting is a dynamic and riveting experience for Fellows-in-training (FITs). As Fellows, we are constantly focused on… The College Annual Meeting is a dynamic and riveting experience for Fellows-in-training (FITs). As Fellows, we are constantly focused on absorbing as much clinical and…
AllergyWatch covers food allergy
Read the full articleHow long should you wait to skin test for food allergens after a food-induced allergic reaction? Is it the same… How long should you wait to skin test for food allergens after a food-induced allergic reaction? Is the wait time the same as for…
Apply for a committee! Deadline: April 15
Read the full articleAre you interested in contributing to the work of the college? Join a committee and get involved!… Are you interested in contributing to the work of the college? Join a committee and get involved!…
ACAAI scores top honor
Read the full articleThe College has met the rigorous requirements of offering independent CME that accelerates learning, change, and improvement in health… ACAAI has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®). This is the highest level of accreditation awarded! The…
HIPAA and the use of online tracking technology
Read the full articleIn 2022, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance that pertained to the use of tracking technologies by HIPAA… The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs when and how allergists (and other health care clinicians) can store, transmit, use, and disclose…
College Insider’s new look
Read the full articleThe College team enjoys offering our members attractive, up-to-date communications that are optimized according to best industry practices.… At the College, we know it’s important to keep things fresh. The April 1 issue of College Insider debuts a new design to enhance your reading…
From the desk of the EMD: Goodbye Tom; hello Tom
Read the full articleWith the conclusion of the Academy/WAO meeting in Orlando last month, there was the passing of the guard in the… With the conclusion of the Academy/WAO meeting in Orlando last month, there was the passing of the guard in the executive vice president (EVP) position…
An old tool takes on new meaning
Read the full articleWe’re all familiar with the classic wooden yardstick, a tool you always want to have around. What exactly do wooden… We’re all familiar with the classic wooden yardstick, a tool you always want to have around. What exactly do wooden rulers have to do with…
Board of Regents and Executive Committee Decisions
Read the full articleFollowing are key actions taken by the Board of Regents at the Oct. 26 meeting and by the Executive Committee… Following are key actions taken by the Board of Regents at the Oct. 26 meeting and by the Executive Committee during its Dec. 18 teleconference.…
Position statement on telemedicine and practice guidelines for allergic rhinitis
Read the full articleAs 2017 draws to a close, I want to thank all of the people who make the Annals of Allergy,… As 2017 draws to a close, I want to thank all of the people who make the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology a successful…
Top ten College Insider reads of 2017
Read the full articleWe’ve done a lot this year. We’ve looked at our past as we celebrated our 75th anniversary, and we’ve looked… We’ve done a lot this year. We’ve looked at our past as we celebrated our 75th anniversary, and we’ve looked toward the bright future for…
Are you a future leader?
Read the full articleNot everyone is naturally comfortable being a leader. And that’s only one reason why the College is hosting its Leadership… Not everyone is naturally comfortable being a leader. And that’s only one reason why the College is hosting its Leadership Summit, Generation Next, for the…
Give us a high-five!
Read the full articleWe’re extremely proud to announce that the College was awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical… We’re extremely proud to announce that the College was awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). This is the…
Epinephrine scripts and referral to allergist after ED admission; and a challenging case of periorbital eyelid swelling
Read the full articleThere are two additional special articles that I call your attention to in the November issue of the Annals of Allergy,… There are two additional special articles that I call your attention to in the November issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology that should be…
