Patient Brochure: Rhinitis
Read the full articleRhinitis is a term describing the symptoms produced by nasal irritation or inflammation.… …

Patient Brochures
Read the full articleThe printer-friendly brochures on this page are for allergists, and for their patients, to help explain allergic conditions. In them you will find the information you need, laid out in easy-to-understand language, about managing your allergies or asthma. The brochures address…

Allergist Answers
Read the full articleAllergist Answers is an email newsletter from the College. Below are the most recent newsletters. Summer 2026 Summer allergies are… Allergist Answers is an email newsletter from the College. Below are the most recent newsletters. Summer 2026 Summer allergies are here: Tips for a…

How do I know for certain when to use my epinephrine auto injector?
Read the full articleIf you're experiencing symptoms that fall into the category of moderate or severe allergic reactions, then you would use your… English Transcript Every patient gets given an anaphylaxis action plan, and this plan basically states symptoms of mild allergic reactions and symptoms for severe…

Don’t Let Summer Allergies Cloud a Sunny Forecast
Read the full articleWith a few simple steps – summer allergy symptoms can be managed and summer festivities can go on as… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 30, 2026) – Summertime can bring a host of triggers for those with allergies and asthma. People often focus on spring and…

Do I need venom immunotherapy after a bee sting?
Read the full articleAllergy shots are typically for folks who have allergic or anaphylactic reactions to insect stings; difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea.… English Transcript Allergist Karla Adams, MD: So, it's really common to get local reactions after bee stings or fire ant stings. Typically, they're self-limiting, little…

Type 2 Connection
Read the full articleUnderstanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get… Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get relief SUPPORTED BY: Rhinorrhea.…

Type 2 Inflammatory Disease
Read the full articleType 2 inflammatory disease occurs when the immune system overreacts, sometimes to something like tree or grass pollen or certain… SUPPORTED BY OverviewFrequent runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy skin, eyes or nose. Red, watery eyes. Wheezing. Coughing bouts. Problems swallowing. Recurring rashes, frequent swelling and itching.…

La Dra. Cherie Zachary fue nombrada presidenta de la ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI)… ORLANDO (9 DE NOV. DE 2025) – La alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, de Bloomington, Minnesota, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en…

Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ORLANDO (NOV. 9, 2025) – Allergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…

Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study
Read the full articleA new study showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the…

Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Read the full articleSeptember is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – As your child’s thoughts drift to one more family trip to the beach this summer, your thoughts might be drifting…

Make Sure Your Red, White and Blue Celebration is Allergy- and Asthma-Free
Read the full articleIndependence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers.… If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn’t headed in the right…

Don’t let hidden holiday allergies ruin your good cheer
Read the full articleWhile everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or allergies, the holidays are when you need to… The holidays are a time to gather for food, friends and festivities. While everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or…

10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.… You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies. The…

You Can't Exercise if You Have Asthma – And Other Myths You Should Know
Read the full articleAsthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the… If you have asthma, you may have heard some myths over the years about what it means to have your asthma controlled. But not everything…

Double Duty Spring Cleaning: Keep Healthy and Tidy
Read the full articleAllergy season can last all year for those sensitive to indoor allergens, but it can worsen in the spring when… Spring cleaning can be more than a daunting chore for those with allergies and asthma. Dust, pet hair and cleaning supplies can leave you…

What does asthma have to do with your allergies? Probably a lot.
Read the full articleWhile the two may not seem related, studies show about two-thirds or more of those with asthma also have an… People who have allergies often also have asthma. And people with asthma often have allergies. While the two may not seem related, studies show…

Before School Starts, Train all the Brains for Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleAn allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act… You may have been thinking through your child’s back-to-school allergy plan since school let out last spring. But unless all the people your child…

Kids with Allergies and Asthma Can Have Fun without the Fright
Read the full articleWhat’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy… Bwahahahah. Haunted houses, witches, goblins and ghosts – lots of people love the shivers down the spine and scares that come along with Halloween.…

Need a biosimilars refresh? Choose your 15-minute focus
Read the full articleThe College’s new on-demand microlearning series on biosimilars lets you focus on the topics most relevant to your practice.… The College’s new on-demand microlearning series on biosimilars lets you focus on the topics most relevant to your practice. Choose one 15-minute module or complete…

Board of Regents
Read the full articleThe Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. *… The Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. * denotes Executive Committee member Cherie…

House of Delegates
Read the full articleACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel.… ACAAI’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to better serve ACAAI’s membership by collecting and disseminating local, state and regional intel. The HOD supports ACAAI by…

Calendar of Events
Read the full articleThese events are developed and implemented by local, regional, or state medical societies and are certified by ACAAI for CME… 2026 October 10-11, 2026 Washington State Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Northwest Allergy Forum (WSSAAI-NWAF) Seattle, WA For more information: https://wssaai.org November…

Join
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership… ACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership Types Choose from Member, Fellow,…

From Benadryl to biologics: 75 years of advancements in allergy
Read the full articleWhen Benadryl first came to the market, members of the allergy community were worried the new drug meant the end… Since the College began, there have been a lot of changes in the way we treat allergies and asthma. “When Benadryl hit the market…

Women in Allergy – Make the most of the ACAAI Annual Meeting
Read the full articleJoin the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on how you can make the most of the ACAAI… Join the Women in Allergy Committee for an informative discussion on how you can make the most of the ACAAI 2026 Annual Meeting on…

About Us
Read the full articleOur Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the… Our Mission Our Vision Our History Our Mission The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of…

Get actionable strategies for your practice management challenges
Read the full articleThe full-day Practice Management Program is filled with practical sessions that help you address your biggest practice challenges.… The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona, offers an outstanding lineup of sessions, and the full-day Practice Management Program (PMP) is one you…

Penicillin Toolkit
Read the full articleFind everything you need for penicillin allergy testing, including materials for patients and the media.… As an allergist, you know the facts about penicillin allergy and have information your patients and primary care physicians (PCPs) may not have. This toolkit is designed to help…

Fellows-in-Training
Read the full articleThe College has a variety of resources to support Fellows-in-Training – be it to prepare for the Boards, land a… The College has a variety of resources to support Fellows-in-Training - be it to prepare for the Boards, land a job or get started in…

Why was Jonas Salk, MD at our 1971 Annual Scientific Meeting?
Read the full articleDr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Frank T. Perkins, and Dr. Roderick Murray As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve rediscovered some interesting tidbits about the activities of our past Annual Scientific Meetings. Did you know our annual fundraising event, started by Joseph A. Bellanti…

History
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942.… ACAAI's History The American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942. The American College of Allergists, the precursor organization of our current…

Join us at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix, Nov. 12-16
Read the full articleLearn, discuss and network with your peers as we continue Building Bridges for the Future.… Learn, discuss and network with your peers as we continue Building Bridges for the Future.…

Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center
Read the full articleThere are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among… There are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among various population groups. These disparities…

Coding for penicillin allergy testing – everything you need to know in 2026
Read the full articleICD-10 and CPT coding for penicillin allergy testing can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know to get… Penicillin allergy testing can help extend the scope of your practice and provide a valuable service to your patients. But ICD-10 and CPT coding for…

2025 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
Read the full articleThe trend is clear: allergists’ coding patterns have continued to shift in favor of higher E&M codes over the past… We now have four years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time…

September issue of Annals offers insights on multiple disease states
Read the full articleThe current issue explores multiple disease states that affect our pagients, including asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and food… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology explores multiple disease states that affect our patients, including asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and…

Dr. William K. Dolen to be awarded the 2026 Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleThe Gold Headed Cane Award is given to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…

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