Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre cómo la dieta prenatal, el modo de parto y las prácticas de alimentación infantil se relacionan con las alergias pediátricas
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en cómo pueden prevenir las alergias…
News roundup: Breaking news on oral food challenges
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy. The person being tested is…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre las pruebas orales de alimentos
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los alergólogos al diagnosticar una alergia…
J. Allen Meadows installed as ACAAI president
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier elected president-elect.… HOUSTON (November 11, 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston on November 11. Luz Fonacier, MD, Mineola, NY,…
J. Allen Meadows instalado como presidente de ACAAI
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier electa como presidente.… HOUSTON (11 de noviembre del 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión Científica Anual de la ACAAI en Houston el 11 de noviembre.…
News roundup: Breaking news on pencillin allergy
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you were allergic. And there’s a…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre la alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te dijeron que eras alérgico. Y…
Keeping allergies and asthma at bay is the best gift
Read the full articleHelp loved ones avoid wheezing and sneezing this holiday season.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 18, 2019) – If you’re wondering what to get the loved ones in your life for the holidays, consider the gift of health – or at least the offer of relief…
New year, new you with smart tips to control allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleJust a few tweaks can have you dialing down the sneezing and wheezing.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 25, 2019) – The end of the year can arrive with guilt-laden reminders to make resolutions to improve your health. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, you don’t…
Prenatal and early life exposure to multiple air pollutants increases odds of toddler allergies
Read the full articleEarly exposure to candles, cats and environmental tobacco smoke showed greatest impact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 5, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows a significant association between multiple…
Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose to avoid them
Read the full articleStudy found most common reason for avoidance was to minimize risk of cross contact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows most people…
Five things your sweetie with allergies doesn’t want for Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleSteer clear of gifts that will trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2020) – Valentine’s Day tends to bring out the urge to “spend big” on gifts that will sweep your loved one off their feet. But some gifts can cause allergy…
Which type of summer camp should you choose for your child with allergies or asthma?
Read the full articleEnsure a successful summer by choosing a camp that’s a good fit for your child’s symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 18, 2020) – When choosing the right summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma, it’s not just about whether they prefer horseback riding to…
Focused allergy treatment may be your best bet for managing symptoms
Read the full articleYour allergist can help you decide which allergens to target.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 25, 2020) – It’s spring, which means you can count on certain annual rituals: flowers are beginning to bloom and temperatures will start to rise. The sun is shining a bit…
Allergists encourage parents of food allergic kids to recognize their own anxiety
Read the full articleTransferring knowledge of food allergies, not fear, to children is crucial.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 25, 2020) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) discusses the difficulties faced by…
Recognizing uncontrolled asthma is your first step in controlling it
Read the full articleWhat are the signs you need to get your asthma under control?… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 23, 2020) – It’s a familiar story to allergists. They meet a patient with asthma who, when asked if their asthma is well controlled says, “Absolutely.” But once the patient…
Despite COVID, if fall allergies are bothering you, it’s time to get back in to see your allergist
Read the full articleAllergists have protocols in place to protect you from COVID-19 while treating your allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 27, 2020) – So much has changed in the last six months that the world seems upside down. But the continued presence of COVID-19 has not altered…
As COVID-19 continues, getting a flu shot is vital to protecting your health
Read the full articleEspecially for those with asthma, keeping your lungs healthy is the priority.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 10, 2020) – Those who suffer from asthma are among the most vulnerable to effects of the flu. This year, as COVID-19 continues to spread, it’s more important than…
Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) unanimously recommends first specialty-focused APM for a chronic condition to HHS secretary for consideration
Read the full articlePTAC commends American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s efforts to improve care for patients with asthma.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 16, 2020) – The Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) unanimously voted to refer the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology’s (ACAAI’s)…
Follow expert guidelines to keep Halloween safe for those with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleEven ghosts and goblins will be socially distancing this Halloween.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 30, 2020) – Halloween 2020 won’t look like any Halloween you or your kids have ever experienced. While costumes for past Halloweens have often included masks, we’ve never been cautioned to make…
Choosing the right biologic for severe patients, the continuum of worsening asthma and an exacerbation and treatment options for yellow zone patients
Read the full articleNext week many of us will gather in Houston for our Annual Meeting. There will be many learning opportunities, including… Next week many of us will gather in Houston for our Annual Meeting. There will be many learning opportunities, including great information on asthma. I…
Use of injectable epinephrine by a specific device, prevalence of CD163+ macrophages in lung tissue in fatal asthma patients, and an editorial on asthma therapy targeting macrophages
Read the full articleBy now, all of you should have received your September issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. While our… By now, all of you should have received your September issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. While our monthly emphasis has been in…
Reviewing comorbidities associated with atopic dermatitis and management of chronic pruritis.
Read the full articleGood August to everybody! School already has, or will soon start, for learners from kindergarten to medical school. The heat… Good August to everybody! School already has, or will soon start, for learners from kindergarten to medical school. The heat of the summer is in…
Evidence for using point-of-care ultrasonography as a clinical office tool, the venom immunotherapy shortages as an example of payment structure of medical services, and value of the ABAI MOC program
Read the full articleMost of us in North America are in the midst of the summer heat. This has made indoor (or at… Most of us in North America are in the midst of the summer heat. This has made indoor (or at least shaded outdoor) activities a…
Current practices and perceptions on sublingual immunotherapy and galactose a-1, 3-galactose phenotypes
Read the full articleI am guessing that by now most of you are staying inside as much as possible this long, hot summer,… I am guessing that by now most of you are staying inside as much as possible this long, hot summer, which has really just begun…
Getting your voice heard
Read the full articleWhen you’re new to a committee, it can be intimidating to speak up and share your ideas. The fact you’ve… When you’re new to a committee, it can be intimidating to speak up and share your ideas. The fact you’ve been selected to serve on…
The importance of shared decision-making and the correlation between asthma control and school performance
Read the full articleMemorial Day has passed and summer is upon us. I hope your May has been productive and exciting to you… Memorial Day has passed and summer is upon us. I hope your May has been productive and exciting to you as you care for patients…
Clinical issues in the allergist-immunologist’s office due to racial differences
Read the full articleWhere has the spring gone? Much of our country has had a great deal of moisture that will nourish many… Where has the spring gone? Much of our country has had a great deal of moisture that will nourish many fields of grass. I suspect…
Staff turnover got you down? Check out our tips
Read the full articleWhen an employee leaves your practice, it is costly to replace them. Employee turnover costs money and time, but… When an employee leaves your practice, it is costly to replace them. Employee turnover costs money and time, but it also affects quality,…
Everything you need to know about coding for oral food challenges
Read the full articleRecent studies show the prevalence of food allergy is more than double what was previously reported: a surprising 32 million… Recent studies show the prevalence of food allergy is more than double what was previously reported: a surprising 32 million Americans have food allergies. Given…
The microbiome
Read the full articleHappy March to all! It looks like the end of winter is in sight for most of our country. We… Happy March to all! It looks like the end of winter is in sight for most of our country. We are all beginning to see…
How to use social media to boost your practice
Read the full articleIf you still think of social media as just a way to advertise your practice, you need to think again.… If you still think of social media as just a way to advertise your practice, you need to think again. Now allergy practices are using…
Top 10 reasons to have your practice manager become a College member
Read the full articleBy having your practice manager or office administrator join the College, you can help take your practice to the next level… By having your practice manager or office administrator join the College, you can help take your practice to the next level by giving them access to…
Modifications in SCIT and a review of reported mechanism of effectiveness of allergen-specific immunotherapy
Read the full articleAs September winds down, I am hopeful that your teams are winning, that the weather is starting to cool off… As September winds down, I am hopeful that your teams are winning, that the weather is starting to cool off and that you have had…
Is your communication with patients HIPAA-compliant?
Read the full articleIncreasingly, patients are looking for fast, easy ways to communicate with their allergists – and for their allergists to communicate… Increasingly, patients are looking for fast, easy ways to communicate with their allergists – and for their allergists to communicate with them. Email, texts and…
High-five – free patient education
Read the full articleA big part of being an allergist is making sure our patients, young and old, understand their conditions and what… A big part of being an allergist is making sure our patients, young and old, understand their conditions and what treatments are available. A classic…
Review your financial data before it becomes public
Read the full articleDid you or your practice receive payments from drug companies, device manufacturers or group purchasing organizations in 2017? These payments… Did you or your practice receive payments from drug companies, device manufacturers or group purchasing organizations in 2017? These payments may have been for research…
When to use biologics, plus JAK/STATs for asthma
Read the full articleI hope you have had a great April so far and are looking forward to summer. I trust all of… I hope you have had a great April so far and are looking forward to summer. I trust all of you have received your April…
Step up this spring
Read the full articleSpring is in bloom – step up and lend a hand in your community by offering free allergy and asthma… Spring is in bloom – step up and lend a hand in your community by offering free allergy and asthma screenings. It might sound like…
Your practice can save time and money
Read the full articleAs part of its Administrative Simplification Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established standards to streamline communications… As part of its Administrative Simplification Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established standards to streamline communications between health care providers and…
