Taylor H.
Read the full articleTaylor is an outgoing and active 7-year-old who enjoys playing ball, cheerleading and dancing, and will soon be earning her… Taylor is an outgoing and active 7-year-old who enjoys playing ball, cheerleading and dancing, and will soon be earning her purple belt in karate. But…

Cameron L.
Read the full articleGoing to Washington, D.C., to watch Congress in action is something many 9-year-olds would find exciting. When Cameron has visited… Going to Washington, D.C., to watch Congress in action is something many 9-year-olds would find exciting. When Cameron has visited Washington, he went not as…

Doug L.
Read the full articleAsthma and allergies used to slow down 54-year-old cyclist Doug. He would limit his rides depending on weather or if… Asthma and allergies used to slow down 54-year-old cyclist Doug. He would limit his rides depending on weather or if he felt the onset of…

Fran H.
Read the full articleFran is in control of her allergies, but that wasn’t always the case. Five years ago Fran developed a chronic… Fran is in control of her allergies, but that wasn't always the case.Five years ago Fran developed a chronic cough that wouldn't respond to treatment…

Gerri R.
Read the full articleIt took Gerri 27 years to find relief. Despite suffering severe allergies since birth, Gerri never thought to visit an… It took Gerri 27 years to find relief.Despite suffering severe allergies since birth, Gerri never thought to visit an allergist. She figured her only remedy…

Jonathon M.
Read the full articleThere’s no place Jonathon M. would rather be than on the soccer field. The 10-year-old “sleeps, eats and drinks soccer,”… There's no place Jonathon M. would rather be than on the soccer field. The 10-year-old "sleeps, eats and drinks soccer," according to his mom, Carol.But…

Josh C.
Read the full articleJosh is a typical 12-year-old who likes to play basketball and video games and swim in the summer. If you… Josh is a typical 12-year-old who likes to play basketball and video games and swim in the summer. If you saw him today, it may…

Karen H.
Read the full articleAfter 17 years in her current job, Karen is transitioning into an exciting new position thanks in part to the… After 17 years in her current job, Karen is transitioning into an exciting new position thanks in part to the confidence and energy she gained…

Recommendations on the use of face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission
Read the full articleAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with… As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with asthma have questions about wearing…

Information for Clinicians About Recent Natural Disasters
Read the full articleThe College is committed to providing information and resources to assist allergists in the region, and will continue to monitor… Resources and information for allergists Update (10/10/24): The MIPS automatic EUC policy will be applied to MIPS eligible clinicians in designated counties of states affected…

Update – ACAAI Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes.… The College’s Advocacy Council has taken a multi-faceted approach to payers’ burdensome and unreasonable requests and policy changes that hinder the ability of patients with allergic…

ACAAI Annals Fellow-in-Training Award Program
Read the full articleThe FIT Awards are for an original research or review paper written by a fellow-in-training (FIT) with the FIT as… The future of our specialty is our Fellows-in-Training (FITs), and Annals is proud to be able to recognize outstanding FITs for their contributions to…

Social Media Subcommittee
Read the full articleThe Social Media Subcommittee works with the Public Relations Committee to enhance the College’s messaging and outreach via social media… The Social Media Subcommittee works with the Public Relations Committee to enhance the College’s messaging and outreach via social media channels to raise public awareness…

Public Relations Committee
Read the full articleThe Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications… The Public Relations Committee facilitates effective messaging and implements programs for key public stakeholder groups through the College’s various communications channels, including media relations.…

Billing, Coding & Payments
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House Reconciliation Bill impact on allergists
Read the full articleThe Senate is expected to make changes. The policies summarized could be changed in future compromises between the House and… The House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee advanced its section of the House budget reconciliation bill, which includes major changes to both Medicare and…

Explore asthma, viral respiratory infections and more
Read the full articleThis issue of AllergyWatch includes articles about the use of IVIG for immunocompromised patients with viral respiratory infections and… AllergyWatch reviews recent articles related to our specialty in a concise and efficient manner to serve up the information you need quickly. Read about important…

The College supports the CPT definition of a “dose”
Read the full articleWe explained the background of immunotherapy and the confusion that can arise when two definitions describe the same procedure.… The College and the ACAAI Advocacy Council recently wrote to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, requesting that Medicare rescind its current definition of the 1…

Planning is underway for the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleWe’ll be bringing you a high-energy conference with ideas that you can take from the meeting right into your… We’re gearing up for an exciting ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Orlando! As the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the College…

What can you do with unneeded, unopened medications?
Read the full articleSIRUM provides a platform for practices and patients to donate their surplus unopened, unexpired medications.… The College’s Practice Management Committee has requested that information about the following program be shared with ACAAI members. SIRUM provides a platform for practices and patients to donate their…

Allergen Extract Mixing Course 2025 Photos
Read the full articleThe Allergen Extract Mixing Course, held in Chicago on May 17, 2025, provided a full day of instruction and hands-on… The Allergen Extract Mixing Course, held in Chicago on May 17, 2025, provided a full day of instruction and hands-on exercises to teach participants the…

May 22 is the first annual World EoE Day
Read the full articleMay 22 has been designated as the first annual World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 18-24… May 22 has been designated as the first annual World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 18-24 in 2025). There is…

Allergen Mixing Course – 2025 wrap up
Read the full articleThe course was a full day of instruction and hands-on exercises that taught participants how to safely mix allergen… Last weekend the College hosted its Allergen Extract Mixing Course. More than 70 participants traveled to Chicago for a full day of instruction and hands-on…

2025 Strike Force advocates for allergists and patients
Read the full articleThe Strike Force schedule featured 25 meetings with Congressional offices and key committees with jurisdiction over our priorities.… Drs. Meadows, DuBuske, Rathkopf, Mahr, Tracy, Sublett, and Miller Last week, a group of ACAAI members traveled to Washington D.C. for the College’s annual 2025 Advocacy…

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