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…

Meat Allergy
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Overview Did you know that a bite from the Lone Star tick can trigger a meat allergy in some people? A growing number of people…

Alergia a la carne
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Resumen ¿Sabía que la picadura de la garrapata estrella solitaria puede desencadenar una alergia a la carne en algunas personas? Un número creciente de personas…

If I have allergies, will my children have them too?
Read the full articleThere's a strong genetic component to having allergies. If you have a parent who has nasal allergies, you're about 50%… English Transcript Allergist Kathleen May, MD: Well, we know there's a strong genetic component to having allergies. So, if you have a parent who…

About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,500 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.… Members live and practice throughout the United States and internationally. The College fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together, and with others, toward…

Using Epinephrine
Read the full articleThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).… OverviewA food allergy reaction can cause symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. In the United States, food allergy is the leading cause of severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) outside the hospital setting. People who have previously experienced only…

Woman presents with rash
Read the full articleShe has a history of moderate persistent asthma, allergic rhinitis who was previously on allergen immunotherapy… A 72-year-old female presented to the allergy clinic as a new patient with a chief complaint of rashes. She has a history of moderate persistent asthma and allergic…

Outbreak and Vaccine Resource Center
Read the full articleInformation sources are provided on outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations, and vaccine safety communications.… Originally posted June 3, 2025. Last updated: August 17, 2026 Purpose. ACAAI-curated, frequently updated sources for information about respiratory illness outbreaks, vaccine recommendations, and vaccine safety communications. Judge's ruling…

New podcast series focuses on FITs
Read the full articleNew AllergyTalk episodes focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and what to do when you’re offered a position.… Welcome to a new podcast series geared toward Fellows-in-Training! Tune in to our new AllergyTalk episodes that focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and…

Speaking Points Regarding Severe Pruritis After Stopping Certain Antihistamines
Read the full articleThe FDA has issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine and… On May 16, 2025, the FDA issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect (severe itching) after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine…

Guidance for payers related to unreasonable documentation for immunotherapy
Read the full articleRead our easy-to-use summary sheet of guidance for payers re reasonable and unreasonable requests for 95165 documentation.… College member benefit: read our easy-to-use summary sheet of guidance for payers regarding reasonable and unreasonable requests for 95165 documentation. …

College Career Center helps you explore communities
Read the full articleThe College’s new Career Center permits you to build your own profile and upload multiple versions of your CV or… The College’s new Career Center elevates your job search process into an immersive, engaging experience. The new website — exclusively for ACAAI members —…

Publications and Guidelines
Read the full articleCollege Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the… College Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the latest advocacy news. Read Advocacy…

Advocacy Alerts
Read the full article2026 Help us get fair payment for allergy extracts August 14, 2026 CMS Seeks Input on Modernizing Allergy Immunotherapy Billing Policy July 15, 2026 College Strike Force on the Hill May 5, 2026 Due to the Advocacy Council's efforts, allergy has a champion…

The 1% myth
Read the full articleRecent headlines suggest (incorrectly) that prior authorization is no longer the obstacle it once was.… Recent headlines suggest (incorrectly) that prior authorization is no longer the obstacle it once was. Health insurers have highlighted new data showing that fewer than 1% of prior authorization…

2027 payer electronic data-sharing requirements
Read the full articleThink of these new requirements as a way to create more direct electronic communication between your practice and payers.… Under the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, government-regulated payers will be required to implement new electronic data-sharing capabilities by January 2027. Impacted payers…

Top 10 practice resources for allergy-immunology
Read the full articleThere is no need to go it alone—the College presents its Top 10 practice management resources to support you.… Whether you are in private practice or work for a health system or academic center—or just getting started as a FIT—allergists are facing more challenges…

FIT and New Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as… Career Resources for FITs and New Allergists As fellows and new allergists looking for your first position, you are navigating a new landscape. You’ve…

Explore the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of biosimilars
Read the full articleAttend our one-hour webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 pm CT. Learn about biosimilars’ development, approval, interchangeability, and use… Biosimilars are increasingly available across therapeutic areas, yet questions remain on their development, approval, interchangeability, and use in clinical practice. Attend our one-hour webinar…

CMS unveils the proposed 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule
Read the full articleCMS has responded to years of ACAAI advocacy by requesting public input on modernizing its allergy immunotherapy policies for CPT… CMS released the proposed 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule (proposed rule), which contains several important provisions affecting allergy practices. While the proposal includes another…

August issue of Annals focuses on eosinophilic esophagitis
Read the full articleThe CME Review this month explores precision medicine strategies in risk identification, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with EoE.… As the dog days of summer stretch on and we get ready for school to begin again, it is time once more to sit down,…

Drug Allergy Protocol Online Library
Read the full articleView current drug allergy protocols for skin testing, drug challenges and desensitization.… …

ACAAI Linktree
Read the full articleFind important ACAAI links for members, patients and primary care physicians.… Find important ACAAI links for members, patients and primary care physicians.…

Meet the 2026 Gold Headed Cane Award nominees
Read the full articleFellows are eligible to vote for their preferred candidate and ballots have been emailed to all Fellows.… The nominees for the 2026 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the College’s most prestigious awards offered, are William K. Dolen, MD, FACAAI Emeritus, Daniel Ein, MD,…

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