Do I need venom immunotherapy after a bee sting?
Read the full articleAllergy shots are typically for folks who have allergic or anaphylactic reactions to insect stings; difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea.… English Transcript Allergist Karla Adams, MD: So, it's really common to get local reactions after bee stings or fire ant stings. Typically, they're self-limiting, little…
Type 2 Connection
Read the full articleUnderstanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get… Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get relief SUPPORTED BY: Rhinorrhea.…
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 OverviewFrequent runny nose. Sneezing. Itchy skin, eyes or nose. Red, watery eyes. Wheezing. Coughing bouts. Problems swallowing. Recurring rashes, frequent swelling and itching.…
La Dra. Cherie Zachary fue nombrada presidenta de la ACAAI
Read the full articleLa alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI)… ORLANDO (9 DE NOV. DE 2025) – La alergista Cherie Zachary, MD, de Bloomington, Minnesota, fue nombrada presidenta del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en…
Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… ORLANDO (NOV. 9, 2025) – Allergist Cherie Zachary, MD, of Bloomington, MN was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study
Read the full articleA new study showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the…
Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Read the full articleSeptember is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – As your child’s thoughts drift to one more family trip to the beach this summer, your thoughts might be drifting…
Make Sure Your Red, White and Blue Celebration is Allergy- and Asthma-Free
Read the full articleIndependence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers.… If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn’t headed in the right…
Don’t let hidden holiday allergies ruin your good cheer
Read the full articleWhile everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or allergies, the holidays are when you need to… The holidays are a time to gather for food, friends and festivities. While everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or…
10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
Read the full articleWhile selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.… You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies. The…
You Can't Exercise if You Have Asthma – And Other Myths You Should Know
Read the full articleAsthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the… If you have asthma, you may have heard some myths over the years about what it means to have your asthma controlled. But not everything…
Double Duty Spring Cleaning: Keep Healthy and Tidy
Read the full articleAllergy season can last all year for those sensitive to indoor allergens, but it can worsen in the spring when… Spring cleaning can be more than a daunting chore for those with allergies and asthma. Dust, pet hair and cleaning supplies can leave you…
What does asthma have to do with your allergies? Probably a lot.
Read the full articleWhile the two may not seem related, studies show about two-thirds or more of those with asthma also have an… People who have allergies often also have asthma. And people with asthma often have allergies. While the two may not seem related, studies show…
Before School Starts, Train all the Brains for Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleAn allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act… You may have been thinking through your child’s back-to-school allergy plan since school let out last spring. But unless all the people your child…
Kids with Allergies and Asthma Can Have Fun without the Fright
Read the full articleWhat’s definitely not so fun for parents of kids with food allergies are the potential dangers lurking in Halloween candy… Bwahahahah. Haunted houses, witches, goblins and ghosts – lots of people love the shivers down the spine and scares that come along with Halloween.…
Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Read the full articleConsidered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.… Once ragweed allergy season starts, it can feel like there’s no end in sight when it comes to fall allergy misery. Climate change is a big…
No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Read the full articleOverwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those… For many years, people with an egg allergy were told to avoid or take special precautions when getting a flu shot because most influenza vaccines…
Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
Read the full articleIf attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma… That acceptance letter from your dream school felt pretty great. But if attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about…
Allergies and Asthma are Bigger Summer Camp Challenges than Homesickness
Read the full articleFinding the right camp for your child with allergies or asthma can seem daunting, depending on how serious their symptoms… The biggest worry for some kids as they head off to summer camp is whether their IPad will get a connection in the North…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Supported by: Find expert care. If your son or daughter is struggling with eosinophilic esophagitis, take control and consult an allergist today. Find an Allergist Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps…
What is ICER and how does it impact your patients?
Read the full articleMany allergists are not fully aware that there is another contributor to how patients access medication we prescribe: ICER.… By Matt Reiter Principal, Capitol Associates Most physicians pursue a career in medicine so they can help patients. Becoming a physician takes an incredible investment…
Membership Types
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Types Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology unlocks opportunities and benefits found… ACAAI Membership Types Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology unlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Member For physicians…
New guidance on Good Faith estimates
Read the full articleLast week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published new guidance that provides important clarifications about the content of Good Faith Estimates (GFE) required by the No Surprises Act (NSA). Contents of the GFE The NSA requires all providers to furnish uninsured…
Appeals and Denials Toolkit
Read the full articleGet strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy… The 101 In a recent survey by AKASA, chief financial officers and revenue cycle leaders at hospitals and health systems across the United States…
Practice Parameters and Other Guidelines
Read the full articlePractice Parameters Practice Parameters Practice Parameters are developed by the Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters and establish guidelines for diagnosis and management of allergic and immunologic diseases. Practice Parameter and Yardstick Toolkit Find practice parameter and yardstick resources, which provide evidence-based recommendations to…
Medicare Advantage appeals process explained
Read the full articleTo effectively advocate for their patients and to secure appropriate reimbursement, clinicians must understand the MA appeals framework.… Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment continues to increase, with more than half of eligible patients choosing MA plans over traditional fee-for-service Medicare. Under federal law, MA plans…
Help us get fair payment for allergy extracts
Read the full articleTogether, we and our partners have successfully persuaded Medicare to cover the buildup phase of allergy shots.… For more than a decade, the College has worked with our partners to modernize Medicare's outdated allergy immunotherapy billing policies. Together, we successfully persuaded Medicare to cover…
2026 ACAAI award recipients
Read the full articleThe College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 awards. Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Business… The College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 awards. ACAAI recognizes the following individuals for their contributions to the College and…
Staff
Read the full articleRick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Laurie Novoryta Director of Education Gina Seegers Director of Meetings &… Rick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Laurie Novoryta Director of Education Gina Seegers Director of Meetings & Conventions Gina Steiner Director…
Attend our 2026 Financial Update webinar on Sept. 30!
Read the full articleFind out how your compensation and E&M coding stack up against other allergists. Topics include...… Find out how your compensation and E&M coding stack up against other allergists.…
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. The committee works to provide…
College Career Center
Read the full articleUnlike traditional job boards, you can explore and connect with employers 12+ months before you’re actively searching.… Welcome to the College's new Career Center! Go to the College Career Center - login required The ACAAI Career Center is a comprehensive, modern site that features…
FIT Bowl, 2000-2009
Read the full articleBelow are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009.… Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009. 2000 FIT Bowl #9 ACAAI President: Don Q. Mitchell, MD,…
Collections Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn collection strategies to thrive in a world of high deductibles.… Collections is challenging territory for many allergy practices, especially with the increase in high-deductible health plans. This toolkit provides strategies and best practices for navigating collections. Here’s where to start! Payer Alerts: Payer…
Fellows-in-Training
Read the full articleThe College has a variety of resources to support Fellows-in-Training – be it to prepare for the Boards, land a… The College has a variety of resources to support Fellows-in-Training - be it to prepare for the Boards, land a job or get started in…
The Great Raft Debates 2004 - 2010
Read the full articleThe competition between speakers was fierce. They spoke passionately about their assigned topic. At times there was even salty… The Raft Debates (2004-2016) The first College raft debate was held at the 2004 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston. For many years, the College…
Senior Allergist Forum Webinar: Maintaining Your Professional Identity After Retirement
Read the full articleSeptember 15: ACAAI is proud to present a webinar for senior, emeritus, and retired (or soon-to-retire) allergists.… The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is proud to present a webinar for senior, emeritus, and retired (or soon-to-retire) allergists on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026,…
Precision allergy care – optimizing patient outcomes
Read the full articlePlan to attend the Thursday program on Thursday, Nov. 12, with expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive panels.… Precision allergy care is transforming the practice of allergy/immunology medicine. The full-day Thursday Program at the 2026 Annual Meeting explores precision care — rapidly developing targeted…
Payer policy changes can quietly cost your practice money
Read the full articleA change in a payer’s reimbursement policy may be much easier to overlook — until claims start being denied or… A change in your payer contract is usually hard to miss. A change in a payer’s reimbursement policy may be much easier to overlook…
Invitation to review the Practice Parameter on Allergen Immunotherapy
Read the full articleWe invite you to review the draft of the 2026 Allergen Immunotherapy Practice Parameter Update and provide your comments by… When clinical guidelines or practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI and AAAAI members have the opportunity…
