Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve probably already got at least…
This Fall, Keep Kids Safe from COVID-19, as Well as Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – This school year, like last year, parents are again trying to determine how… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – This school year, like last year, parents are again trying to determine how to keep their kids in…
Controlling Your Severe Asthma
Read the full articleAlthough asthma symptoms are controllable, a cure for asthma has remained elusive. Use this tool to find your best path… …
Should I Treat My Allergies With Immunotherapy?
Read the full articleUse this online tool with your allergist to find out how immunotherapy might help you treat your allergy and asthma… Note: The information and reference materials contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. It is not to be used…
What does the future hold for allergy and asthma treatment?
Read the full article2020 Annual Meeting Press Kit… The ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting is your best resource for what’s happening in the world of allergies and asthma. News Releases With or Without Allergies, Outcomes Similar for Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 (en español) Nearly One in Five Food-Allergic Children…
Texas school district risks children’s lives by using Benadryl instead of stock epinephrine
Read the full articleEpinephrine is always the first line of defense to treat severe allergic reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 9, 2019) – The Weatherford Independent School District in Weatherford, TX announced recently that instead of epinephrine, they will administer Benadryl to students experiencing allergic reactions. The district cited…
Surprise your valentine while keeping them allergy- and asthma-free
Read the full articleThink outside the (candy) box to show them you care about their health.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2019) – Want to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day but you’re just not sure how? Show your valentine you can creatively keep their allergies and…
Asthma Controller Step Down Yardstick – Treatment guidance for when asthma improves
Read the full articleHelps clinicians understand when treatment should be stepped down, and how.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 25, 2019) – When asthma symptoms improve, there’s reason for celebration by both allergist and patient. But once symptoms are better, how do health care practitioners go about stepping down…
Boy Scout motto – be prepared – works for parents of campers with allergies and asthma
Read the full article5 tips to prepare now to make sure your allergic summer camper is ready for fun.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 12, 2019) – The idea of summer camp looms large for many kids who wonder: Will I make any friends? What if I get lost in…
Spring cleaning: clear your house and your nasal passages
Read the full articleGetting rid of built up dust and mold can ease allergy symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 26, 2019) – Lots of people view the coming of spring as an opportunity to clean out winter’s cobwebs and freshen up their home. It’s also a chance to…
Academic performance of urban children with asthma worse than peers without asthma
Read the full articleStudy finds for ethnic minorities, the more severe the asthma, the worse the quality of work.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (March 11, 2019) – Living in an urban area can negatively affect asthma outcomes – particularly for children. A new study in Annals of Allergy,…
New research shows 73 percent of allergists prescribe under-the-tongue allergy tablets
Read the full articleFour FDA-approved tablets available for battling allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (April 2, 2019) – Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy or SCIT) have been available for more than 100 years. Allergy tablets (sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT) have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration…
Confidence in asthma inhaler technique doesn’t match actual skills
Read the full articleStudy reports 97 percent of kids don’t use them properly.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (April 30, 2019) – Many children with asthma think they are using their asthma inhaler medications correctly when they are not. This makes it very difficult to keep their asthma…
Don’t let back to school mean back to allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (July 24, 2019) – For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 24, 2019) – For kids with allergies and asthma, summer break from school can also mean a break from their symptoms. When…
Despite reports of shortages, epinephrine autoinjectors are available
Read the full articleAllergists can teach patients how to use alternatives… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 10, 2019) – As parents start to plan for the upcoming school year, many are worried they won’t be able to find needed epinephrine autoinjectors due to a shortage of EpiPens. Despite the shortage…
Leaves are falling. Autumn is calling. So are fall allergies
Read the full articleImmunotherapy could be the “shot in the arm” you need to treat your allergies.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 7, 2019) – You may think you can’t tell the difference between the symptoms caused by spring, summer and fall allergies. They all usually involve sneezing, sniffling, itchy…
Hidden Halloween allergy and asthma triggers are truly frightful
Read the full articleSteer clear of triggers you may not have known existed.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens,…
Racism a factor in asthma control for young African American children
Read the full articleStudy shows children between ages 1 and 6 are negatively affected.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 17, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows an association between African American parents/guardians…
Ahora es el momento hacerles frente a los síntomas de alergia otoñal
Read the full article(BPT) Si bien un día respira tranquilo y disfrutar de largos paseos al aire libre, y de la brisa fresca… (BPT) Si bien un día respira tranquilo y disfrutar de largos paseos al aire libre, y de la brisa fresca que penetra por las ventanas…
Social media alternative facts on food allergies can negatively impact medical decisions
Read the full articleMyths make identifying factual information more difficult.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – The social media stream on food allergies is never-ending. Your Facebook and Twitter friends seem to know what they’re talking about. And why shouldn’t you believe all those news articles – even if…
Map out your year and consider how you can contribute in 2025
Read the full articleOne of the best things about an organization like ACAAI is the range of activities, each with a different focus… When I was a teenager, my father once accused me of being a procrastinator. I responded at the time, “Dad, I am not a…
New administration’s impact on allergy
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council wants to address some important developments in the recent presidential administration change and its potential impact.… The College’s Advocacy Council wants to address some important developments regarding the recent change in presidential administration and its potential impact on allergy. We acknowledge…
AllergyWatch kicks off 2025 with engaging asthma and food allergy articles
Read the full articleThe latest issue includes a heavy emphasis on asthma, including prevention, improved understanding of underlying pathophysiology, and more.… The January/February issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you need quickly. In this issue, you’ll find: A…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Xolair / Food Allergy
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…
Medicare payment policies for telehealth
in Telehealth | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleRead the latest on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) coverage for telehealth.… Read the latest on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) coverage for telehealth.…
Medicare telemedicine rules and coverage for 2025
in Telehealth | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleCongress has passed legislation to extend some of the most popular telehealth coverage flexibilities.… Congress has passed legislation to extend some of the most popular telehealth coverage flexibilities.…
Telehealth Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn how to optimize your existing telemedicine program or how to implement it if you’re just getting started. Get info… Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, can increase patient access, improve patient satisfaction, expand your scope of practice and improve patient outcomes. Whether you’re just…
Do we have the best contact info for you?
Read the full articleYour ACAAI membership gives you access to many resources exclusive to College members. Make sure we have your correct information… Your ACAAI membership gives you access to many resources that are exclusive to College members. And often, you learn about member resources and benefits…
Staying up to date on best practices for treating anaphylaxis
Read the full articleAs allergists/immunologists, we all share the constant anxiety of our patients who are at risk from anaphylaxis.… With a new disaster popping up every few weeks here in the U.S., it is natural to focus on the latest, most critical, and most life-threatening events.…
Advocacy Council work pays off! Medicare may pay for some dilutions.
Read the full articleA Medicare Administrative Contractor for practices in AL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA (excluding Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Alexandria),… A Medicare Administrative Contractor for practices in AL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA (excluding Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Alexandria), and WV - has acknowledged that for…
Billing for E/M and testing on the same day
Read the full articleAllergists often get pushback when trying to bill for an E/M visit on the same day as allergy testing or… Allergists often get pushback when trying to bill for an E/M visit on the same day as allergy testing or an oral challenge. Theoretically,…
Understanding the state of Medicare telehealth coverage
Read the full articleCMS lost the authority to provide flexibility in covering telehealth when the PHE expired. Legislation has been passed to extend… The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many popular changes to how Medicare covers telehealth. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) used special authority…
Time For An Allergist campaign continues its success
Read the full articleAs of mid-December, we have achieved excellent results with this outreach effort that’s targeted to primary care physicians and other… In September 2022, the College launched its “Time for an Allergist” campaign. Videos starring celebrity John C. McGinley (of the hit TV show Scrubs)…
Do patients and primary care providers know all the ways you can help?
Read the full articleCheck out our campaign to help educate PCPs as well as current and new patients about all the conditions you treat. Get inspired. Get connected. Get referrals. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has been working tirelessly on your behalf to help…
New telemedicine evaluation and management service codes
Read the full articleThe AMA CPT Editorial Panel established 17 telemedicine codes. Practitioners should not bill Medicare using CPT codes 98000 –… The American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel established 17 telemedicine codes. These evaluation and management (E/M) codes correspond with the time spent with a patient,…
The January issue of Annals focuses on biologics and asthma
Read the full articleMust-reads include a new Food Allergy Yardstick, as well as guidance on the use of CPT codes for allergen… Happy New Year! As the new year begins, it is a great time to peruse another issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Must-reads…
Patient guide to understanding penicillin allergies - Spanish
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleMuchas personas creen que son alérgicas a la penicilina, pero las investigaciones muestran que hasta el 90 % de las… Muchas personas creen que son alérgicas a la penicilina, pero las investigaciones muestran que hasta el 90 % de las personas que creen que son…
Patient guide to understanding penicillin allergies - English
in Penicillin | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleMany people think they’re allergic to penicillin, but research shows that up to 90% of people who think they’re allergic… Many people think they’re allergic to penicillin, but research shows that up to 90% of people who think they’re allergic to penicillin can safely take…
Coding for penicillin allergy testing - everything you need to know in 2024
in Penicillin | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleHere’s what you need to know to get reimbursed for this important service.… Here's what you need to know to get reimbursed for this important service.…
