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…
Type 2 Inflammatory Disease
Read the full articleType 2 inflammatory disease occurs when the immune system overreacts, sometimes to something like tree or grass pollen or certain… Supported by: Overview Frequent runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy skin, eyes or nose. Red, watery eyes. Wheezing. Coughing bouts. Problems swallowing. Recurring rashes, frequent swelling and…
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…
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…
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…
Penicillin Allergy Delabeling in Syphilis Patients Assists in Furthering Treatment
Read the full articleAbout 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As…
La eliminación del etiquetado de la alergia a la penicilina en pacientes con sífilis ayuda a avanzar en el tratamiento
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de…
Coming soon - spring allergies
Read the full articleThe College has dedicated resources to help you share your expertise and the essential services you provide to patients in… With “high season” for allergies right around the corner, it’s the ideal time to promote your services and expertise as an allergist. Explore the…
Allergists visit Capitol Hill to fight for Medicare payment fix
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Members of the College’s Advocacy Council traveled to Capital Hill earlier this week… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Members of the College's Advocacy Council traveled to Capital Hill earlier this week to advocate for higher…
Get Involved
Read the full articleSet Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll… Set Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll provide the tools and information…
Find out how your compensation and practice revenue and expenses compare with other allergists
Read the full articleComplete the 2024 Provider Compensation Survey and find out how your compensation compared to other allergists during 2023.… The College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for the ninth consecutive year to collect allergy-specific compensation and practice financial data! Complete…
Advocacy
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast… The Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical socioeconomic and regulatory…
Is your practice prepared for emergencies?
Read the full articleNot only is it a good idea to put an emergency plan in place, it’s required if you participate in… It seems as if there isn’t a region of the United States – or the world – that hasn’t been impacted by extreme weather…
Getting the most from your committee service
Read the full articleAs we follow our strategic plan, committees play a vital role in helping us to navigate the changes we are… ACAAI Executive Medical Director Todd Mahr, MD, FACAAI, shines a light on how to make the most of your committee service in the year…
Accelerate environmental sustainability in your practice in 2025
Read the full articleYour practice can save money, strengthen your practice’s commitment to a greener future, and share vital knowledge with your… Your practice can save money, strengthen your practice’s commitment to a greener future, and share vital resilience knowledge with your patients with My Green Doctor.…
Contact Us
Read the full articleAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200… American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200 Fax: (847) 427-9656 For all…
Women in Allergy Committee
Read the full articleThe Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and… The Women in Allergy Committee promotes involvement and adequate representation of female allergists in the College’s activities, committees and leadership. ACAAI Women in Allergy Committee’s…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
College Leadership Summit
Read the full articleMarch 29-30, 2025 Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, Chicago, IL Supported by: The College’s Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for… March 29-30, 2025 Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, IL Supported by: The College's Leadership Summit offers a unique opportunity for young members (under the age…
CFPB finalizes rule to remove medical bills from credit reports
Read the full articleThe rule bans consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on credit reports and credit scores sent to creditors.… Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will ban reporting medical bill debt on credit reports and prohibits creditors from…
Register now for the Allergen Extract Mixing Course - May 17, 2025
Read the full articleRegister by March 29 and get early bird pricing!… Register by March 29 and get early bird pricing!…
California Wildfire Resources
Read the full articleThe College has gathered resources for those affected by the California wildfires, and also for those who wish to… We stand with our members and their families who have fled the devastating California wildfires, as well as health care facilities that are struggling in…
College State Delegate Job Description
Read the full articleState Delegates serve as the liaisons between local, state and regional societies; the Super Delegates in their region; and HOD… College-appointed State Delegates serve as the liaisons between local, state and regional societies; the Super Delegates in their region; and House of Delegates (HOD)…
Save the Date! Allergen Extract Mixing Course - Saturday, May 17, 2025
Read the full articleSave the date! Get Compliant on USP 797! Attendees will receive hands-on training on garbing, the glove tip and media… Allergen Extract Mixing Course Saturday, May 17, 2025 Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport This one-day, hands-on workshop is designed to train physicians and allied health…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
Information blocking update
Read the full articleA practice/practitioner will not be considered as participating in information blocking if it falls under one of the nine… The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently published two final rules addressing…
Board of Regents Nominations Accepted Until Feb. 17!
Read the full articleThe College is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. Apply Now!… The College is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. Apply Now!…
On Demand ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 56.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Integrative Modalities in Allergy & Immunology PracticeAtopic Dermatitis: Triggers, Mimics and TreatmentsReal…
How to Use Genetic Testing in Your Office
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleExpert faculty discuss when to consider genetic testing, how to use advanced techniques, the process of ordering tests, interpreting results, and strategies for managing complex genetic findings, including challenging variants.Price: FREE for members and non-membersRecorded on: November 13, 2024Time to complete: 1 hourCME…
Remission in Asthma: What Is It? Can It Be Obtained? (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on November 12, 2024Speaker: Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAIWith the introduction of new therapies for asthma like biologics, achieving disease remission has become a new goal of treatment and classifying asthma control is in transition. In December…
On Demand ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 57.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Why Am I So Itchy?Epinephrine UncertaintyLooking Backwards to Look ForwardNew…
The Asthma Urgency - Shifting the Rescue Paradigm
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThis webinar addresses the prevalence of asthma and exacerbations in the US, the contribution of fluctuating inflammation to the development of asthma attacks and patient preference when symptomatic, the genomic & nongenomic mechanisms of action of inhaled asthma therapies, and the latest expert opinion on…
What's New in Vaccine Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants, vaccine immunology…
Pediatric Asthma eYardstick CME
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Pediatric Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office…
Chronic Urticaria: Meeting Patients’ Needs on Their Journey to Diagnosis, Management and Treatment (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 16, 2024Speaker: William E. Berger, MD, MBA, FACAAIChronic urticaria are hives that occur most days of the week for six weeks or more. It affects more than 500,000 people in the United States. In…
Community Allergists Partnership in Education Program®
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe ACAAI CAPE Program explores the important opportunity of teaching in a community allergy practice and provides tools for each step along the way. Partnering between the community and academic realms to create office-based, clinical elective rotations, serves an important unmet need. By pairing…
What’s New in Vaccine Immunology, Part II
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge, Part II. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants…
Prior Authorizations from the Insurance Company Perspective
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersDouglas Leavengood, MD, FACAAI, was in private practice for more than 30 years – until Cigna Healthcare offered him the position of Medical Director of Allergy/Immunology. One of his new responsibilities is reviewing prior authorization appeal requests, and in…
Allergy Office: Integrating NPs/PAs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $35 non-membersUpdated 07/2024Learn how NPs and PAs can add value to allergy practices. This 15-minute module will:Explain what NPs and PAs are, and how they can help allergy practicesDiscuss state and federal regulations, as well as licensing…
Allergy Office: Optimizing Schedules
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members, $20 non-members Learn how to optimize your scheduling. In this 15-minute module, we’ll explore ways to:Increase patient access to appointmentsImprove patient satisfaction with appointments and wait timesMaximize practice efficiency with biologics, allergy shots and moreAnalyze your workflow…
Allergy Office: Staffing for Efficiency
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to use staffing best practices to improve practice efficiency. Specifically geared to allergy practices, this 15-minute module will cover:Important factors you need to consider when developing staffing levelsHow to use clinical staff to increase productivity…
Allergy Office: Billing Biologics ABCs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $20 non-membersThis module was reviewed and updated in November, 2023.Find out how to manage the billing and administration of biologics in your practice. This 15-minute module will provide:Tips and tricks for dealing with prior authorizationsOptions for providing…
Artificial Intelligence for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersArtificial intelligence has the potential to help allergists make better decisions, improve practice efficiency, and take on routine tasks previously done by physicians and staff. This webinar explains AI technology and how to leverage it, while also mitigating…
Allergy Office: Coding for Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $40 non-membersThis module was reviewed and deemed current in October, 2024.Learn how to successfully code for various types of allergy testing. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Oral challengesLocal anestheticsVenomsPenicillinPatch testingTarget AudienceAllergy practice…
Safe Steroid Use: A Self-Assessment Module 2024
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCompletion of this activity in its entirety will satisfy ABAI's MOC Patient Safety requirement and you will earn MOC Self-Assessment credits. You can earn up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Price: FREE for College Members, $179 for non-membersThis…
Seasonal Allergies: Optimizing Treatment for Each Patient (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on August 27, 2024Speaker: Anne Maitland, MD, PhDAs many as 60 million Americans live with seasonal allergies. Tree pollen is active in the spring, grasses and hay are active in the summer and fall brings ragweed. In…
Allergy Testing Coding and Billing Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis course was updated in August, 2021 and was reviewed for accuracy in April, 2024.To maximize reimbursement for allergy testing, allergy practices need to focus on both coding and billing practices. That includes everything from verifying patient benefits…
