Romantic Gestures for Your Valentine with Allergies or Asthma
Read the full articleA few simple guidelines can keep your allergy- or asthma-prone valentine free from wheezing and sneezing, and make you a… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 29, 2025) – Feeling stressed because Valentine’s Day is approaching, and you haven’t figured out what to get your “special someone?” Fear…
Is it true children younger than 3 shouldn't be tested for food allergies?
Read the full articleThe only reason you would test an infant is they've had a possible reaction to a food, and to confirm… Allergist Jay Lieberman, MD: You can test a child literally at any age for allergies. So for food allergies, what we do not recommend…
New JAMA Study Highlights Asthma Data Presented at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleBOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on… BOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on data showing that Combination ICS-SABA…
Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care from Wildfire Risks to Lungs
Read the full articleWhen wildfire smoke spreads, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke… Wildfires are an annual risk to people in many different parts of the United States. When smoke spreads across large portions of the country,…
New Year's Resolutions? No Thanks! Tips on Controlling Allergies and Asthma? Yes, Please
Read the full articleThe new year is the perfect time to assess where you are with your symptoms and where you need to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Feeling like there are too many things on your checklist for the new year? If you have allergies…
What is exercise-induced asthma? How does it appear?
Read the full articleSymptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or chest pain can present during or shortly after completing… Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, used to be termed exercise-induced asthma, but what's important to know is that you can experience EIB…
El tratamiento de la anafilaxia sigue siendo confuso para los pacientes, los cuidadores y el personal de emergencias
Read the full articleLa anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser fatales, resulta… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser…
Quemar incienso puede suponer riesgos para la salud de las personas con alergias y asma
Read the full articlePara las personas con alergias y asma, los problemas de salud derivados de la quema de incienso pueden suponer un… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – En muchas culturas, es común quemar incienso para prácticas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales…
Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleHealth problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and children with allergies and asthma.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.…
Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those…
Why should I always carry my epinephrine auto injector?
Read the full articleA lot of people don't want to carry their auto injectors for various reasons. Find out why it's important that… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: When you have a food allergy, likely your doctor has probably recommended you carry an epinephrine auto injector and then…
Holiday Humbug Because of Allergies?
Read the full articleHere are some tips from ACAAI on how you can enjoy winter weather and the holidays with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2024) (BPT) - The magic of a snowy winter's day and the joy of savoring holiday meals with friends and family…
¿Molestias en temporada festiva a causa de las alergias?
Read the full articleEstos son algunos consejos de ACAAI para disfrutar del clima invernal y la temporada festiva, a pesar de las alergias… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2024) (BPT) - La magia de un día nevado de invierno y la alegría de saborear las comidas…
New Guidelines for Insurers Help Patients Receive Necessary Allergen Immunotherapy Treatment
Read the full articleAll procedures covered by the three codes are medically necessary for patients suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, or atopic… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Nov. 6, 2024) – Newly-published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &…
What are the symptom differences between the cold, flu and allergies?
Read the full articleAllergies tend to have sneezing, and allergies usually do not have a fever. So if you have a fever, it's… English Transcript Allergist Mitchell H. Grayson, MD: It can be very difficult to determine the difference between a cold, flu and allergies. However, one…
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… …
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleWith the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase… …
James Tracy Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma &… BOSTON (OCT. 27, 2024) – Allergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection
Read the full articleThis resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign… This resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign…
Take the College’s updated Practice Assessment Quiz!
Read the full articleThe College has good news for you: our newly updated Practice Assessment Quiz makes assessing your allergy practice easier.… How often do you assess your overall practice operations to determine if you have opportunities for improvement? Monthly, annually, every 2+ years – or never?…
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,…
Power up your practice management
Read the full articleThe College has your back when it comes to your practice during the 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 26-30 in… The College has your back when it comes to your practice during the 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 26-30 in Boston. There are a lot…
From the desk of the EMD: Sneak peek – tackling physician wellness at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleWith the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you… With the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you a sneak peek of my…
Subtypes of EoE, and exploring eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases beyond EoE
Read the full articleThe month is starting to wind down. Football season is just around the corner and hopefully the afternoons will soon… The month is starting to wind down. Football season is just around the corner and hopefully the afternoons will soon begin to cool. I hope…
New toolkit helps patients understand immunotherapy choices
Read the full articleWhen discussing immunotherapy options with patients, the College’s new Shared Decision-Making Toolkit will help guide the conversation. The web-based tool… When discussing immunotherapy options with patients, the College’s new Shared Decision-Making Toolkit will help guide the conversation. The web-based tool and related resources will enable…
Clinically-relevant programming and expert faculty
Read the full articleStart each day of the Annual Meeting with these can’t-miss 90-minute plenary sessions. Learn about the most relevant topics from… Start each day of the Annual Meeting with these can’t-miss 90-minute plenary sessions. Learn about the most relevant topics from the leading experts in the…
Catch up on the studies you’ve missed
Read the full articleThere never seems to be enough time to read all the latest scientific literature on allergy and asthma. Get a recap of the most important, recent clinically-focused allergy/immunology literature at the College’s Annual Literature Review taking place during our virtual Annual…
An even-better HOD Town Hall
Read the full articleThis year’s House of Delegates (HOD) Town Hall Meeting at the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is all-new… This year’s House of Delegates (HOD) Town Hall Meeting at the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, is all-new and just like the Annual…
The Allergy Practice Assessment Quiz is here!
Read the full articleHow often do you assess your overall practice operations to determine if you have opportunities for improvement? Monthly, annually, every 2+ years – or never? Whatever your answer, the College has good news for you! We have a new tool that makes assessing your…
Hear from the virtuosos of allergy and immunology
Read the full articleWe have fantastic speakers and thought leaders lined up for this year’s meeting. And just like past Annual Meetings, we… We have fantastic speakers and thought leaders lined up for this year’s meeting. And just like past Annual Meetings, we will have several named lectures…
Vision Forward: Working on the future
Read the full articleVision Forward, the College’s 2021 – 2023 strategic plan, further propels us to advance our mission, elevate our profile and offerings, engage members and educate the public about the specialty of allergy and immunology. The goals, strategies and tactics under Vision Forward are guided…
Saturday is simply presidential
Read the full articleWe’ve spent countless hours redesigning the Annual Scientific Meeting to give you an all-new experience this year. With 90-minute sessions,… We’ve spent countless hours redesigning the Annual Scientific Meeting to give you an all-new experience this year. With 90-minute sessions, new formats and easier-to-attend events,…
New College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleCollege committees and taskforces have been busy this past year creating and updating resources to help your allergy practice! Whether you’re looking to evaluate your practice, find accurate coding resources, resolve staffing issues or use social media, the College has the answers – plus…
Who really needs penicillin allergy testing and reviewing penicillin minor determinants
Read the full articleOur Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what… Our Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what promises to be a…
Get one-on-one with thought leaders
Read the full articleThe Annual Scientific Meeting, year after year, brings together the top experts in allergy, asthma and immunology from around the… The Annual Scientific Meeting, year after year, brings together the top experts in allergy, asthma and immunology from around the globe. At the 2018 meeting,…
Reflecting on my year as president
Read the full articleDuring this past year, the College has continually built upon the strong foundation we first laid out in Vision 2020.… During this past year, the College has continually built upon the strong foundation we first laid out in Vision 2020. And since there will always…
Try your hand at workshops
Read the full articleThere’s nothing like hands-on experience to help you learn a new concept or diagnostic test. Being able to observe as… There’s nothing like hands-on experience to help you learn a new concept or diagnostic test. Being able to observe as well as perform has benefits…
An MOC review just for you
Read the full articleWhile you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure… While you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure to stay through Monday to…
