Latex Allergy
Read the full articleAllergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should… Overview Allergists are specially trained to help you take control of your allergies and asthma, so you can live the life you want. If you…
Wheat
Read the full articleIf you notice certain symptoms after eating cereal, bread or pasta — for instance, if you develop hives or a… Overview Wheat allergies, like hay fever and other allergies, develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized and overreacts to something in the environment — in this…
Shellfish
Read the full articleIf your mouth itches, or if you develop hives or a stomachache after eating crab, lobster or other shellfish, you… Overview Shellfish is among the most common food allergens. A shellfish allergy is different from an allergy to fish. Those who are allergic to shellfish do…
Allergies 101
Read the full articleAllergies are very common in both children and adults.… What are allergies? Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to an “allergen” -- a usually-harmless foreign substance such as dust, pollen, pet dander, or food. Your immune system responds to these allergens by trying to…
Milk & Dairy
Read the full articleMilk: It’s good for your health and good for bone strength. It’s also one of the most common food allergens,… Overview You might be surprised to learn that between 2% and 3% of children younger than 3 years old are allergic to milk. Although experts…
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Read the full articleFood protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a type of gastrointestinal food allergy that affects mostly infants and young children.… Overview Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a type of non-IgE mediated food allergy that can present with severe vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Like other…
Fish
Read the full articleWhile less common in the general population than other types of food allergies, an allergy to finned fish is a… Overview Do you suspect that you’ve recently developed a fish allergy? Unlike other food allergies, which are typically first observed in babies and young children,…
Drug Allergies
Read the full articleIf you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.… Overview As with other allergic reactions, these symptoms can occur when your body’s immune system becomes sensitized to a substance in the medication, perceives it as…
Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleAllergies, including allergic rhinitis, affect an estimated 40 million to 50 million people in the United States. Some allergies may… Allergies exist in many different forms. You might be surprised to learn how many different types of allergies there are. Find out more about the…
About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,000 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.… Members live and practice throughout the United States and internationally. The College fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together, and with others, toward…
Egg
Read the full articleIf you develop hives or other physical symptoms after eating eggs, you may have an egg allergy — one of… Overview If you feel like you always get sick with a rash or stomach pains after eating eggs, it’s time to see an allergist. Egg allergy…
Nuevo estudio muestra que los latinos con COVID-19 tenían una mayor probabilidad de presentar exacerbaciones del asma
Read the full articleLos resultados también mostraron que los latinos tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener padecimientos durante períodos más largos después de la infección de la COVID-19 NUEVA ORLEANS (5 de noviembre de 2021). Estudios han demostrado que las poblaciones minoritarias sufrieron tasas más altas…
New Study Shows Latinos with COVID-19 Had Higher Probability of Developing Asthma Exacerbations
Read the full articleResults also showed greater chance of Latinos suffering for longer periods after COVID-19 infection NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown minority populations suffered higher rates of COVID-19 infections throughout the pandemic. A new study being presented at this year’s…
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…
Giselle R.
Read the full articleAs a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and… As a musical theater major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, 19-year-old Giselle spends her days singing, dancing and acting. Watching her perform, you…
Antonio and Alex P.
Read the full articleSoncee Partida is eager to share how her family’s allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex,… Soncee Partida is eager to share how her family's allergist changed their lives. Both her sons Antonio, 13, and Alex, 10 have asthma and allergies.…
Preguntas Frecuentes De Los Pacientes Sobre La Vacuna Contra El COVID-19
Read the full articleLos alergistas de la ACAAI responden preguntas sobre las reacciones alérgicas y más… Estas preguntas frecuentes del Colegio Americano de Alergias, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI, por sus siglas en inglés) se proporcionan para ayudar a responder las dudas de los pacientes sobre las vacunas…
Possible Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Shouldn’t Mean Skipping the Vaccine
Read the full articleTwo new studies show it’s possible to be vaccinated despite prior indication of allergic reactions NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Some people in the United States have expressed concern over getting one of the three currently available COVID-19 vaccines due to fear…
Most Young People with Asthma Haven’t Been Prepared to Transition to Adult Asthma Care
Read the full articleStudy shows half of all respondents weren’t introduced to idea of transitioning care NEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Young adults with asthma need to be made aware that their medical needs surrounding asthma will likely change as they age, and it may be…
An even-better HOD Town Hall
Read the full articleThis year’s House of Delegates (HOD) Town Hall Meeting at the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is all-new… This year’s House of Delegates (HOD) Town Hall Meeting at the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is all-new and just like the Annual…
Southeastern Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society Annual Conference
-Read the full articleThe 2024 SEAAIS Annual Conference will be held at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC from September 19-22,… The 2024 SEAAIS Annual Conference will be held at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC from September 19-22, 2024. Learn more…
NAPAAC 2024 Photos
Read the full articleSee photos from the 2024 North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress, held in April in Las Vegas, Nevada.… The North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress 2024 took place in Las Vegas on April 12-14. Some of the expert speakers who presented during the…
Navigating AI for allergists
Read the full articleBoth allergists and payers stand to benefit from this technology and its decision-optimizing capabilities. However...… Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown increasingly ubiquitous, promising transformative potential across the health care system, including for the practice of allergy. Both allergists and payers stand to benefit from…
Emeritus Member & Fellow
Read the full articleFor a Fellow or Member who is at least 70 years old and has been in good standing with the… For a Fellow or Member who is at least 70 years old and has been in good standing with the College for 15 years or…
The impact of rhinoconjunctivitis on the quality of an adolescent’s life and honoring the great Elliot Ellis, MD
Read the full articleSome of you may be going on vacation this month. That is a great time to sit down and spend… Some of you may be going on vacation this month. That is a great time to sit down and spend some time reading articles and…
Shaping professional development to work for you
Read the full articleThis spring, the College’s thought-leaders in education gathered in Chicago for the second Education Summit. On the agenda was a… This spring, the College’s thought-leaders in education gathered in Chicago for the second Education Summit. On the agenda was a review of our current professional…
Who will be the next Gold Headed Cane recipient?
Read the full articleEvery year, College Fellows vote on one of the most prestigious awards we offer, the Gold Headed Cane award. This… Every year, College Fellows vote on one of the most prestigious awards we offer, the Gold Headed Cane award. This award is designed to honor…
Are you billing correctly for nurse practitioners and physician assistants?
Read the full articleAllergy practices are increasingly hiring nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to grow practice revenue and improve allergist… Allergy practices are increasingly hiring nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to grow practice revenue and improve allergist satisfaction and patient care.…
From the desk of the EMD: I’m an Amazon allergist; you’re a Walmart allergist
Read the full articleAre you laughing at the title of this article? Are you confused by it? I think you are looking at… Are you laughing at the title of this article? Are you confused by it? I think you are looking at the future of medicine in…
Women in allergy
Read the full articleFor the first time in its history, the College has more women than men volunteering to serve on committees. It… For the first time in its history, the College has more women than men volunteering to serve on committees. It is one of the many…
Effect of traffic pollution on asthma and a challenging clinical case
Read the full articleAs the beginning of summer approaches and May draws to a close, I hope you have had time to read… As the beginning of summer approaches and May draws to a close, I hope you have had time to read various articles in the pages…
Saturday is simply presidential
Read the full articleWe’ve spent countless hours redesigning the Annual Scientific Meeting to give you an all-new experience this year. With 90-minute sessions,… We’ve spent countless hours redesigning the Annual Scientific Meeting to give you an all-new experience this year. With 90-minute sessions, new formats and easier-to-attend events,…
Environmental impact on allergy and asthma
Read the full articleBy now I hope everyone has received their copy of the May issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and… By now I hope everyone has received their copy of the May issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. This month’s emphasis is…
From the desk of the EMD: Reflections from the College Leadership Summit.
Read the full articleFor the second year, the College hosted a leadership summit for young allergists. It was a diverse group, with a… For the second year, the College hosted a leadership summit for young allergists. It was a diverse group, with a majority being female and coming…
Food allergy: fact versus fiction
Read the full articleFood allergy has always been a hot topic for both allergists and patients. It’s a highly life-altering allergy to live… Food allergy has always been a hot topic for both allergists and patients. It’s a highly life-altering allergy to live with, so naturally patients have…
Victory for allergy and asthma advocates
Read the full articleIn a victory for all allergy and asthma advocates, a San Antonio jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of… In a victory for all allergy and asthma advocates, a San Antonio jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Allergy & Asthma Network in…
Common food allergy questions answered and childhood asthma risk
Read the full articleI hope you have had a productive March and that Annals has in some way contributed to your productivity. I want… I hope you have had a productive March and that Annals has in some way contributed to your productivity. I want to be certain that you…
Atopic march and "thunderstorm asthma"
Read the full articleHopefully you have received your February issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and have read and benefitted… Hopefully you have received your February issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and have read and benefitted from its contents. But, just…
Why we need the American Medical Association!
Read the full articleWe need the American Medical Association (AMA). If it were to slip away, we would need another national medical organization… We need the American Medical Association (AMA). If it were to slip away, we would need another national medical organization to take its place. Physicians…
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