Those With Asthma Not at Greater Risk for Severe Disease from COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts were concerned that people with asthma would not only be more likely to contract the virus, but they would also be more severely affected by the respiratory nature…

Study Shows COVID-19 Increased Anxiety and Symptoms for Asthma Sufferers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2022) – In the past two years, COVID-19 has provoked anxiety throughout the world for people worried they and their loved ones would get the virus and suffer tragic consequences. Two new studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and…

New Study: Longer Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Has Protective Effect on Childhood Asthma
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 25, 2022) – Pregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants. A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of American College of Allergy, Asthma and…

Turn Down the Heat on Summer Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 8, 2022) – Summer hasn’t officially arrived, but the heat has already been turned up in many parts of the United States. That means allergy and asthma symptoms can feel particularly out of control. “People assume spring and fall are…

Celebrate Stars and Stripes Minus Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Read the full articleIf your allergy and asthma symptoms are keeping you from summer fun, make an appointment with an allergist for proper… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 23, 2022) – This year, after several years of cancelled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance…

De regreso a clases: Cómo los padres pueden ayudar a los niños alérgicos y asmáticos
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (3 de agosto, 2022) – Las semanas previas al comienzo del curso son de mucho ajetreo para las familias, que dedican…

Back to school: How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma
Read the full articlePrior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (August 3, 2022) – The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting…

New Study: 36% of YouTube Videos Contain Misleading Hay Fever Information
Read the full articleA new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology showed misleading content generated a higher amount of user interaction… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2022) – Want to build a spice rack for your kitchen? Pull up a YouTube video to see how it…

Create Halloween Scares That Are Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleDo your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? It’s not the best idea to combine Halloween scares with allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (September 28, 2022) – Do your kids enjoy a good scare on Halloween? Do they also suffer from allergies or asthma?…

Children with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety Can Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over risks of casual contact with…

Teens with Allergies and Asthma Want Halloween Fun Too
Read the full articleFollow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager… Follow common sense tips to let them howl the night away October 26, 2022 – If you have a teenager in the house, long gone…

No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most…

Incluso en los estados con leyes estrictas sobre el albuterol de reserva, los administradores escolares temen la responsabilidad
Read the full articleAunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no siempre llevan consigo sus… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque el asma es una de las afecciones respiratorias más comunes en los niños, estos no…

Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
Read the full articleSe ven 14 millones de veces al día, lo que los convierte en receptáculos potenciales de peligros ambientales como los… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Según el censo de los EE. UU. de 2018, los teléfonos inteligentes están presentes en el…

Un nuevo estudio identifica la actividad sexual como desencadenante del asma
Read the full article¿Pueden los alergistas ayudar a los matrimonios hablando del sexo como posible desencadenante del asma?… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Cuando las personas con asma se preguntan qué formas de ejercicio pueden provocar una crisis asmática, es posible que no tengan…

86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
Read the full articleEs importante que los bebés, al igual que los niños mayores y los adultos, reciban un diagnóstico rápido y preciso… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Aunque muchos padres de bebés se preocupan de que sus hijos tengan alergias alimentarias, no se…

Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
Read the full articleLas personas que tienen alergia al polen pueden beneficiarse, en general, de saber en qué momentos del día los recuentos… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – Si es alérgico al polen, es probable que se haya preguntado si algunas horas del día…

Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
Read the full articleLas personas con alergias a los alimentos y otras alergias graves que pueden causar anafilaxia deben comprender que la epinefrina… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – La epinefrina es el único medicamento que puede detener la anafilaxia y es fundamental que todas…

El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
Read the full articleEl angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se caracteriza por ataques de… LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (10 de noviembre de 2022) – El angioedema hereditario (HAE, por sus siglas en inglés) es un trastorno genético raro que se…

Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
Read the full articleSmartphones are reportedly viewed 14 million times a day, making them potential receptacles for environmental hazards such as allergens.… LOUISVILLE, KY (November 10, 2022) – According to the 2018 U.S. Census, smart phones are present in 85% of American households. They are reportedly viewed…

AllergyTalk is now a vodcast
Read the full articleYou’ve heard their voices and trusted their expertise. Now it’s time to see the conversation unfold in the first video… You’ve heard their voices and trusted their expertise. You’ve listened to their professional insights and perspectives. Now it’s time to see the conversation unfold…

PowerPoint slides: Penicillin Allergy Identification and Delabeling for PCPs
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PPTRead the full articleOur downloadable set of PowerPoint slides educates PCPs about low-risk penicillin allergy delabeling in their clinic – and when to… Our downloadable set of PowerPoint slides educates PCPs about low-risk penicillin allergy delabeling in their clinic – and when to refer to an allergist.…

Talking points on penicillin allergy - useful for media interviews
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleIt’s important to know that up to 90% of people aren’t actually allergic to penicillin. Here are some facts you… It’s important to know that up to 90% of people aren’t actually allergic to penicillin. Here are some facts you should know about penicillin allergy.…

College advocates for asthma APM
Read the full articleThe meeting's purpose was to discuss the status of APMs recommended to CMMI by the HHS Physician Focused Payment Model… Last July, the College joined American Medical Association (AMA) President-elect Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, and a few other specialty society physician leaders in a…

Read about atopic dermatitis and itch this month
Read the full articleIt is a timely topic as most of the USA is dealing with very cold weather and dry conditions, and… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on atopic dermatitis and itch. It is a timely topic as most of…

ACAAI applauds the latest expansion of GME slots
Read the full articleCMS announced the distribution of 400 new federally funded graduate medical education residency positions to hospitals across the country.… In a significant step toward alleviating the nation's growing physician shortage, CMS announced in December the distribution of 400 new federally funded graduate medical education…

Help shape the future of ACAAI!
Read the full articleAs part of ACAAI’s commitment to enhancing your membership experience, we invite you to share your perspective on the College’s resources and where we can better support you. By taking 15 minutes out of your day to share these insights, you’ll…

College Leadership Summit
Read the full articleMarch 21-22, 2026 • Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, Chicago, IL Supported by: The College’s Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity… March 21-22, 2026 • Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, IL Supported by: The College’s Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for early-career physicians (under the…

Member benefit: employment contract service
Read the full articleThe College has partnered with Resolve, a national firm specializing in physician employment contracts, to offer a valuable member benefit. Resolve provides physicians who are seeking new employment opportunities with professional guidance on navigating and negotiating salary and benefits. As each physician has their…

Medicare payment policies expire again
Read the full articleA brief lapse in funding is unlikely to trigger a full government shutdown of the agencies funded by the… Congress did not pass legislation before a Jan. 30 deadline that would have funded most of the government, extend expiring Medicare coverage policies, and make…

Ensure compliance with the new USP 797 standards for allergen extract mixing
in Allergen Extract Mixing | Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new… ACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new USP 797 compliance requirements…

The Senate HELP Committee seeks answers on CPT codes and coverage policies
Read the full articleSen. Cassidy’s Request for Information (RFI) asks for specific data on the AMA’s licensing and royalty fees.… Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has been publicly scrutinizing the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) control of…

Help us align the College’s priorities with your needs
Read the full articleThe current strategic plan is in its third year, and the College is actively planning for the 2027-2029 phase to… Every three years, the College embarks on a strategic planning process to provide a framework to support and engage our members, advocate for our…

January-February AllergyWatch targets nanobody molecules for asthma and more
Read the full articleIn the current issue, you’ll find information about the use of nanobody molecules for asthma treatment, plus additional articles.… Stay up to date with AllergyWatch! This popular publication reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to provide the information…

Partnerships with external organizations are a win-win
Read the full articleEvery year the College supports several national lay organizations through modest grants that enable the development of meaningful projects.… As I’ve mentioned in past columns, one aspect of my job as Executive Medical Director is working with other organizations – whether that means industry,…

Are you struggling with SCIT noncompliance?
Read the full articleHas your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! Learn more.… Has your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College, 6 of 9 Practice Management Committee members…

Annals continues the exploration of FPIES
Read the full articleReviews include a call for consensus on standardized oral food challenges for FPIES, adults’ experiences with FPIES, and FPIES’ psychosocial… Welcome to 2026! As you celebrate the new year, it will be time to settle down and read this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma…

Annual compliance training requirements
Read the full articleWhether you focus on compliance at a specific time each year, or throughout the year at various touchpoints, do make… Does your practice conduct annual compliance training or refreshers? Do you know what training is required versus nice to have? No worries – the…

How to use NPs and PAs in allergy practice
Read the full articleThere is a lot to consider when looking to increase patient access and grow your practice. Working with APCs may… Whether you’re looking to grow your practice, improve patient access or keep up the continuum of care when an allergist in your practice retires,…

College Members’ Staff Save on Extract Mixing Quiz
Read the full articleThank you for your interest in the Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz! To receive the College-members-only 75% discount on the price of the quiz, please have your staff member: Go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm Log into the College Learning Connection Add…

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