Información fundamental acerca de las alergias
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda formas para prevenirlos… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda…
Información acerca del asma
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. A menudo me…
Cómo escoger a un doctor especialista en asma y alergias
Read the full articlePersonas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista) en el tratamiento… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Personas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista)…
Alergia a los ácaros del polvo
Read the full articleLos ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Los ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares. No pican, pero algunas personas…
Eczema in Children
Read the full articleHave you noticed a rash on your child’s arms, legs, hands or face? The itch associated with eczema can be… …
Choosing an Allergist
Read the full articlePeople with asthma or allergies need to see a doctor who’s an expert or specialist in treating asthma and allergies.… Why should I see an allergist? If allergies or asthma are holding you back, it’s time to take control. See an allergist for relief and expert care,…
Non-Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleIllnesses, medications and environmental factors are common triggers for nonallergic asthma.… Overview Do your asthma symptoms flare up in extreme weather, either in the heat of summer or the chill of winter? When you get sick, does it often lead to an asthma attack? Does…
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Read the full articleMany professional athletes have asthma, but with the right treatment, they can still breathe easy during exercise. Do you have… Overview Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, is the preferred term for what was known for years as exercise-induced asthma. Symptoms develop when airways narrow as a…
Asthma-COPD Overlap
Read the full articleAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.… Overview Asthma is considered severe when it is difficult to treat and manage the symptoms. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases that cause breathing problems…
Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleAllergic asthma is triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.… Overview There is often a link between allergies and asthma. Not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not everyone with asthma has allergies. But allergens such as pollen, dust and pet dander…
Adult Onset Asthma
Read the full articleIt can be frustrating to develop asthma for the first time as an adult. Fortunately, an allergist can help you… Overview Some people don’t show signs of having asthma until they are adults. This is known as adult-onset asthma. What causes adult-onset asthma? There are…
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…
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…
Former College president named WAO president-elect
Read the full articleFormer ACAAI President (2015-16) Bryan Martin, MD, FACAAI, was selected as president-elect of the World Allergy Association (WAO) at its… Former ACAAI President (2015-16) Bryan Martin, MD, FACAAI, was selected as president-elect of the World Allergy Association (WAO) at its recent meeting in Lyons, France.…
From the desk of the EMD: Do you want your child to be a doctor?
Read the full articleIt is not uncommon to hear physicians saying they would not want their children to become physicians. Of course, there… It is not uncommon to hear physicians saying they would not want their children to become physicians. Of course, there are many reasons mentioned such…
College and WAO hold World Allergy Training School in Cuba
Read the full articleThe World Allergy Organization (WAO), in conjunction with the College, convened an all-day World Allergy Training School (WATS) in Havana,… The World Allergy Organization (WAO), in conjunction with the College, convened an all-day World Allergy Training School (WATS) in Havana, Cuba earlier this month. More…
Maximize revenue in the fourth quarter
Read the full articleWe’re at that magical time of the year: the fourth quarter, when many patients have met their deductibles and are… We’re at that magical time of the year: the fourth quarter, when many patients have met their deductibles and are eligible to receive medical services…
Asthma management in children, viral infections and asthma and management of patients with asthma-COPD overlap
Read the full articleWell, we are all finally into the fall season in North America and there are signs of autumn everywhere ̶… Well, we are all finally into the fall season in North America and there are signs of autumn everywhere ̶ even in the deep South…
FDA advisory committee recommends peanut allergy intervention drug
Read the full articleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one step closer to approving a therapeutic intervention for peanut allergy. After reviewing… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one step closer to approving a therapeutic intervention for peanut allergy. After reviewing the safety and efficacy of…
Named lectures continue tradition
Read the full articleThe College continues its tradition of featured named lectures at this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting. We are honored to present… The College continues its tradition of featured named lectures at this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting. We are honored to present these prestigious speakers who embody…
Immunological changes associated with the onset of atopic dermatitis and a primer on cost effectiveness in the allergy clinic
Read the full articleWe are in the home stretch of the summer months. It will soon be Labor Day and we will be… We are in the home stretch of the summer months. It will soon be Labor Day and we will be into football season and perhaps…
The College and Pfizer announce competitive grant opportunity
Read the full articleThe College is collaborating with Pfizer on an exciting new grant opportunity to translate the College’s Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Yardstick… The College is collaborating with Pfizer on an exciting new grant opportunity to translate the College’s Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Yardstick into practice in patients. A…
Allergist is new AMA president-elect
Read the full articleCongratulations to Susan Bailey, MD, FACAAI, on her election as president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA)! Dr. Bailey is… Congratulations to Susan Bailey, MD, FACAAI, on her election as president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA)! Dr. Bailey is a long-time College fellow, former…
Non-Ige-mediated food allergic gastrointestinal disorders: feeding difficulties in children and food sensitivities involving the gut
Read the full articleJune is finally here and school is out. The long, hot summer (at least for most of us in the U.S.)… June is finally here and school is out. The long, hot summer (at least for most of us in the U.S.) has begun. Hopefully you will…
From the desk of the EMD: Will allergists become extinct?
Read the full articleI have had a great career in allergy. It would not surprise me if just about every board-certified allergist in… I have had a great career in allergy. It would not surprise me if just about every board-certified allergist in their sixties and seventies…
Stay for the entire meeting
Read the full articlePlan ahead for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11 in Houston. With the theme New Frontiers – Advocating… Plan ahead for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11 in Houston. With the theme New Frontiers - Advocating for Patients, Practices and Research,…
May is a month full of new developments for the College
Read the full articleOur Strike Force traveled to Washington, DC earlier this month to advocate for the critically important role allergists play in… Our Strike Force traveled to Washington, DC earlier this month to advocate for the critically important role allergists play in our country’s health care system.…
Explore new frontiers at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleIt’s not too early to begin thinking about our Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7–11 in Houston. Join us for New… It’s not too early to begin thinking about our Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7–11 in Houston. Join us for New Frontiers – Advocating for Patients,…
Socioeconomics of food allergy and biologic asthma therapies
Read the full articleAs spring begins its march toward summer, the tree pollens will give way to the beginning of grass season. This… As spring begins its march toward summer, the tree pollens will give way to the beginning of grass season. This transition will keep the patients…
The asthma controller step-down yardstick, the role of the microbiome in asthma and the gut microbiome in food allergy
Read the full articleAs March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you… As March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you will take the time to…
Collaborating with like-minded organizations creates a stronger voice.
Read the full articleWe are a small specialty with a big voice, especially when we join with like-minded organizations to express our views… We are a small specialty with a big voice, especially when we join with like-minded organizations to express our views on issues of importance and…
Committee Spotlight: Education Services Committee
Read the full articleThe Education Services and Data Technology (ESDT) Committee, housed under the College’s Education Council, plays a big role in ensuring… The Education Services and Data Technology (ESDT) Committee, housed under the College’s Education Council, plays a big role in ensuring the College leverages technology to…
How viral infections impact asthma in urban-dwelling kids, and inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol for an antimicrobial stewardship program
Read the full articleAs we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope… As we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope you have had time to…
