New Guidelines Released for Practitioners Treating Anaphylaxis and Atopic Dermatitis
Read the full articleTwo practice parameters from Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters offer recommendations for diagnosis, management of anaphylaxis and AD… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2023) — Two new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis…
New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
Read the full articleThe new year is a great time to take stock of how you’re feeling and assess what kind of changes… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2023) – About 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergic conditions. That’s a whole lot of New…
What's the difference between skin testing and blood tests for allergies?
Read the full articleWhen people are trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or food problems, we use skin testing and blood… English Transcript Allergist Gerald Lee, MD: When people visit the allergy office, trying to figure out what's causing asthma, allergies, or problems to food,…
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
Read the full articleTwo new medically challenging cases show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and after touching… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Flaxseed is an increasingly popular ingredient in baked goods and other food products due to its perceived health benefits.…
Is it safe to get a flu vaccine if I have an egg allergy?
Read the full articleThe actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and we should not be concerned about that… English Transcript Allergist Aleena Banerji, MD: The absolute answer is yes. The actual egg content in the flu vaccine is minimal to zero and…
5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleThe pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma.… (BPT) - If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season…
ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom: See the news from the Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleHere are the press releases being released in conjunction with the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13, 2023, in… ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting Newsroom Added November 12, 2023: Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President | En Espanol Late-breaking Abstract Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk…
Gailen Marshall designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología… ANAHEIM, California. (12 de noviembre de 2023). El alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma…
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and… ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 12, 2023) – Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma…
Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
Read the full articleA partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, comenzó a financiar proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias que abordan los desafíos a… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, la rama filantrópica del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThese projects have the potential to make an important difference to improve the care for allergy and asthma in every… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began…
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa abundancia de idiomas hablados en Estados Unidos puede suponer un obstáculo para que algunos pacientes con alergia y asma… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Alrededor del 20 % de la población estadounidense habla un idioma distinto del inglés cuando está en casa.…
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleThe abundance of languages spoken in the United States can pose barriers for some allergy and asthma patients to receive… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – About 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance…
Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
Read the full articleHuracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas pueden provocar un aumento en el crecimiento de moho en casas y residencias.… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los fenómenos meteorológicos severos, como huracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas, han aumentado en los últimos años y se prevé que…
Eliminating Mold After Natural Disasters is Vital for Those with Mold Allergy
Read the full articleHurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation can prompt a surge in growth of mold throughout houses and residences.… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation have increased in recent years and are projected to become more frequent.…
Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
Read the full articleSe estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Se estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años.…
New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
Read the full articleThe cause of food allergies is unknown, although researchers and food allergy experts have ruled out some common theories of… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – It’s estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children under age 18. The cause of…
La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – La linaza es un ingrediente cada vez más popular en productos horneados y otros productos alimenticios debido…
Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que los niños que tienen un seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar alergias alimentarias que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – Algunos niños superan una alergia alimentaria con el tiempo, pero no se comprende bien cómo sucede esto.…
Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
Read the full articleA new study shows that children with private insurance are more likely to outgrow food allergies than children who use… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Some children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being…
Practice Management
Read the full articleOur goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business… Our goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business policies and procedures, coding support,…
Honor Roll
Read the full articleWe are thankful for the generosity of our donors, including those who have reached one of our club levels! Their… We are thankful for the generosity of our donors, including those who have reached one of our club levels! Their support makes it possible for…
Help patients understand their conditions
Read the full articleThe College’s series of “Advice From Your Allergist” brochures provide information for patients as a helpful way to reinforce what you’ve discussed so they can better understand their conditions. Each one contains information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Download this handy…
2024 Annual Meeting On Demand
Read the full articleOn Demand access to the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you attended for another look.…
The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Recipients
Read the full article2024 Community Grant Recipients The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program inspires practicing allergists to develop creative solutions for challenges related to allergy care within their communities. Below are seven outstanding projects that have been selected for funding in 2024 along with updates from some…
2024 Advocacy in Action
Read the full articleAbsent Congressional action, physicians will face payment reductions from two policies that Congress must address through legislation.… As we near the end of 2024, the Advocacy Council is once again deeply engaged in the legislative fight to urge Congress to prevent devastating cuts to…
Gold Headed Cane Awards
Read the full articleThe tradition of the Gold Headed Cane originated in 1689 with John Radcliffe, who had a particular interest in… HistoryCanes were commonly carried by English physicians in the 1600s. They contained a cavity for aromatic substances such as rosemary, camphor or Marseilles vinegar to counteract…
2025 MIPS Final Policies
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key changes to the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program for the 2025 performance period.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (Final Rule), which includes policies for the…
2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that impact allergy practices.… On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (Final Rule), addressing, among other things: Medicare payments: Overall,…
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,…
The Allergists’ Foundation’s success in 2024
Read the full articleTogether we can grow the program and support projects that make a difference for our specialty, our patients and our… It has been my pleasure to serve as the president of the Allergists’ Foundation this past year, and I would like to take a…
Support the Foundation
Read the full articleGive Directly Your donation supports the Allergists’ Foundation’s mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now… Give Directly Your donation supports the Allergists' Foundation's mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now By giving to The Allergists’…
"Time for an Allergist" Campaign Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: “Do patients and primary care providers know all… About the campaign and how to use the Toolkit Learn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: "Do patients and…
FDA proposes phenylephrine removal from oral OTC drugs
Read the full articleOnly a final order will affect which products may be marketed. The proposed order is based on effectiveness concerns, not… On Nov. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a proposed order to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient used in OTC…
2025 ICD-10 updates
Read the full articleThese guidelines have been developed to identify the diagnoses that are being reported at the highest level of specificity… HHS provides the following guidelines for coding and reporting updates to ICD-10. They’ve been developed to identify the diagnoses that are being reported at the…
November issue of Annals focuses on COVID-19 and its long-term effects
Read the full articleThe November issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is focused on COVID-19 and its long-term effects.… November has arrived, the elections have passed, fall is in full swing, and so is the respiratory viral season. This issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma…
Advocacy Council Board of Directors
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies elected officials and government agencies, and more.… The Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state and federal elected officials and…
2025 Medicare PFS final rule results in pay cut for allergists
Read the full articleIt’s official: allergists will receive a huge Medicare payment reduction unless Congress acts to prevent these cuts from taking… Late Friday afternoon, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule which announced a 2.83% decrease in the conversion factor – from $33.2875…
Meet the 2024-25 College President
Read the full articleAt the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, James Tracy, DO, FACAAI was installed as the 2024-25 College president.… At the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, James Tracy, DO, FACAAI was installed as the 2024-25 College president. He is a partner with Allergy,…
2024 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting Photo Gallery
Read the full articlePlenary moderators Dr. Kristin C. Sokol (left) and Dr. Colby A. Stone, Jr., present a plaque to Dr. Mariana C.… Plenary moderators Dr. Kristin C. Sokol (left) and Dr. Colby A. Stone, Jr., present a plaque to Dr. Mariana C. Castells, who gave the…
AllergyTalk Episode 36 - How Safe Are Oral Corticosteroids?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Samantha Knox, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
Not Everything That Coughs Is Asthma (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 11, 2024Speaker: Nancy Joseph, DO, FACAAIWhen coughing persists longer than eight weeks in adults, it’s considered a chronic cough. Chronic coughing may have different causes. In this webinar, Dr. Nancy Joseph will discuss the…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 3: Access to Treatment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode discusses disparities in access to treatment for nasal polyposis.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsAdditional informationDisclosure: Not for CME…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 2: Environmental Triggers
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will discuss the impact of air pollution and the environment on CRSwNP and how this disproportionately affects minority and underserved populations.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsAdditional informationDisclosure: Not for CME…
Allergy Office: Coding for Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersThis module was reviewed and updated in November, 2023.Learn how to correctly code for various types of immunotherapy. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Inhalant allergen immunotherapySublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT…
AllergyTalk Episode 37: Is There a Role For Allergen Immunotherapy in Seasonal Allergic Asthma?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Samantha Knox, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the post-test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…
AllergyTalk Episode 48 - Can Blood Transfusions Trigger Food Allergy?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, FACAAI; Stanley Fineman, MD, FACAAI; and Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FACAAIListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations…
AllergyTalk Episode 49 - The Mental Health Impact of Eczema and Food Allergies
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, FACAAI; Stanley Fineman, MD, FACAAI; and Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FACAAIListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: ACAAI Members 2025
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleNote: This quiz is free for College members only. For the non-member version of the quiz, please go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm.The Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2023…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: Non-members 2025
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $100 non-members, $25 for staff of current College membersThe Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2023 USP Chapter <797> standards for allergen extract preparation. Additional informationDisclosure: NA…
AllergyTalk Episode 29 (Non-CME) - A New Asthma Biologic, Biomarkers for AERD, mHealth for Asthma
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 28 (Non-CME) - Is IBS a Type of Food Allergy?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 26 (Non-CME) - Does Airborne Peanuts Cause Allergic Reactions?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 34 (Non-CME) - Are Nasal Polyps an Autoimmune Disease?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersCME is not offered for this episodeSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Shyam Joshi, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order…
AllergyTalk Episode 35 (Non-CME) - In Kids with Allergic Rhinitis, Remember to Address Sleep Problems?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Shyam Joshi, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 25 (Non-CME) - Is Cefazolin Safe in Penicillin Allergic Patients?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Special Episode: Omalizumab for Food Allergy (OUtMATCH)
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