Does gluten allergy exist?
Read the full articleIf you're worried about having a food allergy, whether it's gluten or something else, you really should have reproducible symptoms… English Transcript Allergist David R. Stukus, MD: We always get questions about gluten allergy and other food allergies, and I always start with some…
Is it ok to exercise if I have asthma?
Read the full articleYou want to warm up your lungs and give them time to get ready to for your strenuous activity.… English Transcript Allergist Payel Gupta, MD: Exercise is very important for patients with asthma, because exercise can help your body improve its oxygen-carrying capacity. So…
Should I introduce allergenic foods to my infant?
Read the full articleWhen a child is around four months or so, they may be ready to have solid foods introduced.… English Transcript Allergist Angela Hogan, MD: So the first thing that I think would be most important for moms to remember that we still think breastfeeding…
Why should I see an allergist for my eczema?
Read the full articleAllergists can not only treat eczema with topical therapies, we can also help identify triggers of your eczema and help… English Transcript Allergist Kelly Maples, MD: Allergists are the perfect type of doctor to treat eczema or atopic dermatitis. Eczema is not just a…
Are all epinephrine auto injectors the same? How do they differ?
Read the full articleThe most important thing is for you to have a device that you can carry with you, you can afford,… Allergist Theresa A. Bingemann, MD: As an allergist, I often get asked about epinephrine delivery devices and this exact question: "Are they the same…
Is it safe to take asthma medications when pregnant?
Read the full articleIndividuals who have asthma who become pregnant should generally remain on their asthma medications because they are thought to be… English Transcript Allergist Syed Shahzad Mustafa, MD: Individuals who have asthma who become pregnant should generally remain on their asthma medications because they are…
Chlorine "Allergy"
Read the full articleSwimming is a great exercise for people with asthma and allergies, but what about the chlorine? Can you be allergic… Overview You can’t be allergic to chlorine, but you can be sensitive or have a reaction. If you are sensitive, should you stop swimming? No,…
Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… Overview Asthma is a common disease, affecting 6 million children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If asthma isn’t well-controlled, children…
Health Care Providers
Read the full articlePeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for children ages 4… Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for children ages 4 to 17 years that can…
Patient Resources
Read the full articleAllergy and asthma resources of support.… Videos Get your allergy and asthma questions answered in these informative videos featuring ACAAI allergists. Watch Our Videos Articles and Tips Find out the best ways to manage your allergy and asthma symptoms with our educational and easy-to-read…
ACAAI Roundtable on Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy
Read the full articleProceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people… Proceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people of color than previously recognized,…
Why should I see an allergist for my eczema?
Read the full articleAllergists can not only treat eczema with topical therapies, we can also help identify triggers of your eczema and help… English Transcript Allergist Kelly Maples, MD: Allergists are the perfect type of doctor to treat eczema or atopic dermatitis. Eczema is not just a…
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 5, 2023) – Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleExperts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting…
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Read the full articleSUPPORTED BY Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for… SUPPORTED BY Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for children ages 4 to 17…
COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Read the full articleFind out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.… Overview Updated June 22, 2022 As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients – those with allergies and especially those suffering…
Controlling Your Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…
Help Your Child or Teenager Control Their Severe Asthma
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your… Note: The information and materials here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. They are not to be used for treatment purposes,…
2024 FDA listening session on compounding
Read the full articleTwo College leaders attended the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) annual Compounding Listening Session on Friday, May 17.… Two College leaders -- Todd Mahr, MD, FACAAI, Executive Medical Director, and J. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI, Executive Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs --…
Get informed about informed consent
Read the full articleAn informed consent discussion can clarify treatment options and risks for the patient and prevent misunderstandings.… Pop quiz: What is informed consent, when is it required for allergy practices, and how exactly should it be done? Some physicians and practices have adopted a casual…
May’s issue of Annals focuses on allergies in young adults and also asthma
Read the full articleOne insightful article includes a perspective that discusses which patients might benefit from omalizumab treatment for food allergy.… As spring rolls into summer and the school year will be ending soon, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on two…
Fellow-in-Training
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. … The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. Apply Now Who We AreThe…
Congratulate Award winners
Read the full articleAward recipients will be honored for their contributions to the College and the specialty during the ACAAI 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting. The Gold Headed Cane will be presented at the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 6, and the other award recipients will be recognized…
The Gold Headed Cane – An award of excellence and tradition
Read the full articleThree nominees have been selected for the 2019 Gold Headed Cane award, one of the most prestigious awards the College… Three nominees have been selected for the 2019 Gold Headed Cane award, one of the most prestigious awards the College offers. The Nominees this year…
The Gold Headed Cane – an award of excellence and tradition
Read the full articleTwo nominees have been selected for consideration for the 2020 Gold Headed Cane award, one of the most prestigious awards… Two nominees have been selected for consideration for the 2020 Gold Headed Cane award, one of the most prestigious awards the College offers. The nominees…
AllergyWatch covers important ABAI CAP articles
Read the full articleDid you complete the most recent ABAI CAP cycle? Were you able to read all of the key articles in… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read all of the key articles in the…
Read in-depth research on AERD
Read the full articleWhere has the month gone? Hopefully by now things have bottomed out temperature-wise (and snow-wise) for those of you who have to go through that sort of thing. We do not get much snow down south in Mississippi, but our pollen season…
Last chance to join our advocacy network
Read the full articleThe success of the College’s House of Delegates will depend on the strength of its state delegates and regional super-delegates. Our 2020 campaign resulted in a great start to our quest for one delegate per state. The College is ready to march…
Exploring gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors
Read the full articleThe College’s Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center explores gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors. When I began my tenure as College president a few months ago, my goal was to lead the College in innovating…
Facilitating the Peanut OIT discussion
Read the full articleThe College’s printable version of our peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) shared decision-making tool has been added to our public website to facilitate discussion on this treatment option. The pdf of the tool can be found under the “Resources” tab on the homepage…
Are you being harassed on social media?
Read the full articleSocial media has become a way of life for many of us, especially with increased use due to the COVID pandemic. Personally, I enjoy many aspects of it, mostly spending time on Twitter using my handle @wheezemd. I find it a great way to…
Elevate your leadership potential
Read the full articleThe College has an exciting opportunity for young allergists (active members, 45 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less)! Apply to participate in the upcoming Leadership Summit, Generation Next – a unique program designed to help improve skills as effective…
Spotlight on the Dermatology Committee
Read the full articleThe Dermatology Committee has been actively involved in developing session proposals for the College’s Annual Meeting and posting a “case of the month” on Doc Matter to generate discussions on a variety of dermatology-related topics. DocMatter is a private forum for College…
Supporting our emerging leaders
Read the full articleOn March 20 the College will hosts its Leadership Summit: Generation Next. The event, which has been held annually since 2017 is specifically designed for young physician members (45 years of age or younger or in first 10 years of practice) who are looking…
Join the College's advocacy efforts
Read the full articleThe College’s historic House of Delegates (HOD) serves as our eyes and ears at the local and state level and enables us to keep you well informed of what is, or may soon be, impacting you, the practicing allergist. We need volunteers to…
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines?
Read the full articleWith COVID-19 vaccines finally becoming available throughout the country, many allergy practices are wondering whether they can require employees to receive the vaccine to protect the health and safety of other employees and patients in their practice. As explained below, the general answer…
Clinical Trial Resources provide an important link to medical research
Read the full articleLearn about opportunities that may help your patients either now or in the future.… Learn about opportunities that may help your patients either now or in the future.…
Check out the “Time for an Allergist” campaign – and get your kit now!
Read the full articleThe allergist marketing campaign kit provides resources for reaching out to PCPs and patients!… The allergist marketing campaign kit provides resources for reaching out to PCPs and patients!…
Food Allergy: Is It the Environment? Or Genetic? (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on February 14, 2023Speaker: (Tina) Sayantani B. Sindher, MD, Director of the Clinical Translational Research Unit at Stanford University Family history is known to be a risk factor for the development of food allergy, however whether this…
Moving Towards Equity: Disparities in Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersRecorded on: 2/9/2022In this webinar, our experts address moving the needle towards equitable allergy and asthma care for all patients and practitioners, in all communities – particularly communities of color.Supported by Novartis.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the racial, ethnic…
The Importance of Proactively Addressing and De-labeling Antibiotic Allergy (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 29, 2024Speaker: Kimberly Blumenthal, MD, MSCWith the rise of drug-resistant organisms, proactive evaluation and delabeling of inaccurate antibiotic allergies is a key component of antibiotics stewardship and quality improvement. Unverified penicillin allergies can have…
Digital Health: Tech + Touch (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 26, 2023Speaker: Payel Gupta, MD, FACAAIDigital health and technology use has changed drastically since the 2020 pandemic. When used appropriately, telehealth improves patient health and reduces costs. It also makes care more equitable and accessible…
Allergy Office: Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $129 for non-membersThese modules provide real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly implemented in your practice. Each module takes about 15 minutes, and the series focuses on allergy practice improvement strategies in six…
2023 Allergy/Immunology Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar examines the new ICD-10 and CPT codes relevant to allergists for 2023. Experts also review E&M coding and discuss denials and appeals for 95165. Topics include:2023 ICD-10 and CPT code updates.Telehealth…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline barriers to immune globulin and transplantation and offer solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 1: Underdiagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the current evidence of underdiagnosis of PIDD in minority/underserved populations. AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 2: Addressing the Barriers to Diagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline each barrier discussed in PIDD miniseries episode 1 and then offer resources and solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
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 1: Diagnosis Disparities
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will provide an overview of the subtypes of CRSwNP and review the evidence for disparities in the burden of disease and discuss the reasons for this disparity.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and…
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 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…
