Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big…
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… For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines…
Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
Read the full articleIf attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma… That acceptance letter from your dream school felt pretty great. But if attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about…
Allergies and Asthma are Bigger Summer Camp Challenges than Homesickness
Read the full articleFinding the right camp for your child with allergies or asthma can seem daunting, depending on how serious their symptoms… The biggest worry for some kids as they head off to summer camp is whether their IPad will get a connection in the North…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Supported by: Find expert care. If your son or daughter is struggling with eosinophilic esophagitis, take control and consult an allergist today. Find an Allergist Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps…
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Allergy Relief
Read the full articleA few proactive steps to manage potential triggers can help ensure that everyone avoids allergy and asthma flares.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 18, 2026) – The Fourth of July is about fireworks, barbecues and spending time with family and friends. But if you or your…
What is an immunologist?
Read the full articleWhen a person has too many illnesses or they have a difficult time recovering from an illness, you might want… English Transcript Allergist Niraj Patel, MD: You should see an immunologist when an individual has frequent or recurrent illnesses. When a person has too…
Allergy and Immunology Leaders Unite to Strengthen the Specialty Workforce and Expand Access to High Quality Care
Read the full articleNow is the moment to come together to support healthcare for every person in our country with allergic and immunologic… WASHINGTON, DC, May 27, 2026 — Leaders from the National Medical Association (NMA) Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAI) Section, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma…
What is sunscreen allergy and what types of hypoallergenic sunscreen do you recommend?
Read the full articleA sunscreen allergy is when you're allergic to some component within the sunscreen. An allergist can help you determine which… English Transcript Allergist Marcello Aquino, MD: A sunscreen allergy is when you're allergic to some component within the sunscreen. So, it can be some…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and their patients to partake in…
Food Allergy
Read the full articleAn allergy occurs when your body’s natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance, treating it as an invader… Overview Millions of Americans have an allergy of some kind. You probably know one of those people or are one yourself. Almost 6% of U.S.…
Is chlorine allergy really an allergy?
Read the full articleWe are at risk for chlorine exposure in our day-to-day cleaning products at home, but patients who are swimmers may… English Transcript Allergist Selina Gierer, DO: Chlorine is actually an irritant to the skin. It would be very rare for a patient to have…
Asthma-COPD Overlap
Read the full articleAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.… Overview What Is Asthma? Asthma is a long-term disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is very common among children and adults. Asthma can cause your airways to become…
Does anaphylaxis look different in infants and toddlers as compared to older patients?
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis may be a little bit different to pick up on, to recognize because infants and toddlers can't talk.… English Transcript Allergist Michael Pistiner, MD: Yeah, it does. Anaphylaxis in an infant or a toddler, an infant is a kid less than age one.…
How do I know if I have allergies or just a cold?
Read the full articleIf the symptoms are very frequent and last for more than several days, it's likely to be allergies. It can… English Transcript Allergist Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD: If the symptoms are very frequent and last for more than several days, it's likely to be allergies.…
Alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10 % de las personas en Estados Unidos creen tener alergia a la penicilina, pero menos del 10… ¿Qué es una alergia a la penicilina? La penicilina es uno de los antibióticos más populares del mundo. Fue descubierta en 1928 por el científico…
Español
Read the full articleInformación acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y… Información acerca del asma Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. Información fundamental acerca de…
Penicillin Allergy
Read the full articleAbout 10% of people in the US believe they have a penicillin allergy, but fewer than 10% of those people… What Is a Penicillin Allergy? Penicillin is one of the most popular antibiotic drugs in the world. It was discovered in 1928 by scientist Alexander…
Here’s What Allergists Want You to Know During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read the full articleMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a perfect time to remind people what it looks and feels like when… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15, 2026) – If you are someone with asthma, you know it can be a daily battle to keep your symptoms…
Drug Allergies
Read the full articleIf you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.… OverviewAs 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 a…
Creative programs keep the College nimble
Read the full articleI’ve always been impressed with its creative approaches to address issues that affect the allergy/immunology specialty.… In my many years of involvement with the College, I’ve always been impressed with its creative approaches to address issues that affect the allergy/immunology specialty. There are a…
UHC touts prior authorization relief
Read the full articleA careful review of the codes finds little that will reduce the everyday administrative burden faced by allergists.… UnitedHealthcare (UHC) recently highlighted two initiatives designed to reduce the burden of prior authorization: the elimination of prior authorization requirements for approximately 1,700 procedure and treatment…
Partners
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond $500,000+ Platinum $300,000 - $499,999…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
Membership Benefits
Read the full articleDiscover all that the College offers! Join your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to unlock opportunities and benefits found nowhere else: The chance to be active in a prestigious specialty association concerned with the unique needs and goals of…
Explore ACAAI's new Career Center
Read the full articleWhat if you had the ability to look across a map of the United States and see every potential allergy… What if you had the ability to look across a map of the United States and see every potential allergy employment opportunity — whether they…
2026-2027 ICD-10 updates
Read the full articleSeveral additions and deletions may be relevant to your practice. These highlights can help you and your billing staff… The annual updates to ICD-10-CM, the diagnosis codes used to document patient conditions and submit insurance claims, take effect Oct. 1, 2026. There are no…
What is ICER and how does it impact your patients?
Read the full articleMany allergists are not fully aware that there is another contributor to how patients access medication we prescribe: ICER.… By Matt Reiter Principal, Capitol Associates Most physicians pursue a career in medicine so they can help patients. Becoming a physician takes an incredible investment…
Membership Types
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Types Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology unlocks opportunities and benefits found… ACAAI Membership Types Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology unlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Member For physicians…
New guidance on Good Faith estimates
Read the full articleLast week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published new guidance that provides important clarifications about the content of Good Faith Estimates (GFE) required by the No Surprises Act (NSA). Contents of the GFE The NSA requires all providers to furnish uninsured…
Appeals and Denials Toolkit
Read the full articleGet strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy… The 101 In a recent survey by AKASA, chief financial officers and revenue cycle leaders at hospitals and health systems across the United States…
Medicare Advantage appeals process explained
Read the full articleTo effectively advocate for their patients and to secure appropriate reimbursement, clinicians must understand the MA appeals framework.… Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment continues to increase, with more than half of eligible patients choosing MA plans over traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Under federal law, MA plans…
Help us get fair payment for allergy extracts
Read the full articleTogether, we and our partners have successfully persuaded Medicare to cover the buildup phase of allergy shots.… For more than a decade, the College has worked with our partners to modernize Medicare's outdated allergy immunotherapy billing policies. Together, we successfully persuaded Medicare to cover…
2026 ACAAI award recipients
Read the full articleThe College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 awards. Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Business… The College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 awards. ACAAI recognizes the following individuals for their contributions to the College and…
Staff
Read the full articleRick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Laurie Novoryta Director of Education Gina Seegers Director of Meetings &… Rick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Laurie Novoryta Director of Education Gina Seegers Director of Meetings & Conventions Gina Steiner Director…
Attend our 2026 Financial Update webinar on Sept. 30!
Read the full articleFind out how your compensation and E&M coding stack up against other allergists. Topics include...… Find out how your compensation and E&M coding stack up against other allergists.…
Women in Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and… The Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and leadership. The committee works to provide…
College Career Center
Read the full articleUnlike traditional job boards, you can explore and connect with employers 12+ months before you’re actively searching.… Welcome to the College's new Career Center! Go to the College Career Center - login required The ACAAI Career Center is a comprehensive, modern site that features…
FIT Bowl, 2000-2009
Read the full articleBelow are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009. 2000 FIT Bowl #9 ACAAI President: Don Q. Mitchell, MD,…
Collections Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn collection strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles.… Collections is challenging territory for many allergy practices, especially with the increase in high-deductible health plans. This toolkit provides strategies and best practices for navigating collections. Here’s where to start! Payer Alerts: Payer…
