Las alergias alimentarias afectan más a las familias asiáticas
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Estudios han demostrado que las alergias alimentarias afectan negativamente la calidad de… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre de 2020): Estudios han demostrado que las alergias alimentarias afectan negativamente la calidad de vida de quienes las padecen.…

Los niños negros e hispanos de EE. UU. tienen el eccema más grave que los niños blancos
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Aunque las investigaciones muestran que los niños negros e hispanos padecen asma… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (13 de noviembre del 2020): Aunque las investigaciones muestran que los niños negros e hispanos padecen asma de forma desmesurada, también se…

Luz Fonacier fue instalada como presidenta del ACAAI
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (14 de noviembre de 2020) – El 14 de noviembre, durante la Reunión Científica Anual virtual, la… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (14 de noviembre de 2020) - El 14 de noviembre, durante la Reunión Científica Anual virtual, la Dra. Luz Fonacier de Mineola…

Moms Need Guidance on What to Eat When Their Breastfeeding Infant Has a Food Allergy
Read the full articleStudy shows 30% of moms got conflicting advice on eating the same food their infant is allergic to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 4, 2021) – Many new mothers with infants want very much to breastfeed as it is the gold standard for early nutrition. What to…

Does More Pollen Mean Worse Allergy Symptoms? Probably
Read the full articleNew studies show an increase in pollen due to climate change… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 21, 2021) – Your nose may already be aware of the findings from a recent study, namely that climate change has made pollen season longer and worse throughout North America. It’s…

This Summer, Camps Need to Protect Kids From COVID-19, and Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Read the full articleMake sure the camp you choose has precautions in place to keep your allergic camper safe… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 5, 2021) – If last summer you had to forgo summer camp for your child with allergies or asthma due to COVID-19 restrictions, know that the…

Donating your plasma saves the lives of those with Primary Immunodeficiency
Read the full articleCurrent shortage of plasma threatens lives of people on Immune Globulin therapy.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 22, 2020) – Did you know there are tens of thousands of people who could benefit from your life-saving plasma donation? The U.S. is currently experiencing a devastating shortage of…

Recommendations on the use of face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission
Read the full articleFrom the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… 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 masks in public. This guidance is provided to aid physician-patient discussions…

“Saharan plume” brings additional eye, nose and throat irritation to allergy sufferers
Read the full articleThose with asthma might find dust will cause more serious flares.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 24, 2020) – A giant plume of dust originating in the Sarahan Desert is heading towards the southeastern United States from 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean and predicted to wreak…

ACAAI Announces Virtual 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleCutting edge research, symposia and dynamic plenary sessions will still be featured.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 8, 2020) – After closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on patients, allergy practices and the country, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…

With social distancing and precautions, your 4th of July can be free of allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleCOVID-19 will mean more planning to make the 4th of July fun and safe.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 16, 2020) – There’s a good chance the town or village you live in has altered or cancelled their 4th of July events this year. You’ll probably need…

Allergists: The Doctors You Didn’t Know Could Help you with Your Asthma
Read the full articleAllergists provide best care for those with asthma.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 3, 2016) – If you have allergies, the medical professional you want to see is an allergist. And if you have asthma, the medical professional you want to see is…also an allergist. Many…

You may be ready for college, but are your allergies and asthma?
Read the full articleThere’s a lot to do to keep symptoms under control as you leave home.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 21, 2020) – That acceptance letter from your dream school felt pretty great. But if attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how…

ACAAI Statement on the rise in Asian hate crimes in the United States
Read the full articleStatement from ACAAI president Luz Fonacier, MD on rise in Asian hate crimes in the United States… March 22, 2021 As the first Asian American president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, I take great pride in my heritage and the contributions…

Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all… Allergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United…

No deje que las alergias ocultas de temporada festiva arruinen su alegría y diversión
Read the full articleLa temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si… La temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si bien todo pudiera parecernos alegre…

New yardstick offers diagnostic and treatment guidance for idiopathic anaphylaxis
Read the full articleGuidelines on next steps when there is no clear cause of severe reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – Many people in danger of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis understand exactly what they need to avoid to stay safe. For some it’s an…

Highlights from the 2025 ACAAI Leadership summit
Read the full articleThis past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago.… This past weekend, 22 early-career allergists attended the 2025 ACAAI Leadership Summit in Chicago. It was a unique opportunity for participants to acquire the foundational skills needed to be an…

Amplify awareness of allergic conditions
Read the full articleNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared to join the conversation about asthma… It will be here before you know it - National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May. You’ll want to be prepared for…

2025 call for State Delegates
Read the full articleThe success of our HOD depends on having adequate representation across the country. Are you ready to join us?… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) is focused on serving ACAAI members at the local, state, and regional levels. College State Delegates will be the…

Preparing for ABAI Continuous Assessment Program
Read the full articleThe print version covers the first 23 articles, plus the online version has summaries and comments for all 35 of… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read key articles in the program? If not,…

REAL ID deadline is May 7
Read the full articleYou’ll need a REAL ID as of May 7, 2025. The process to get a REAL ID can take several… If you’re planning to fly on US commercial airlines later this spring and beyond – including the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting this November –…

Is your practice compliant with HHS discrimination prohibitions?
Read the full articleLast year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care… Last year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination…

Just launched! New MicroCME modules
Read the full articleTwenty-seven new MicroCME modules in the College Learning Connection provide focused learning and CME credit in 15 to 30… The College has added 27 new MicroCME modules to the College Learning Connection! This bite-size content provides focused learning and CME credit in 15 to…

Feeding and growing interest in the allergy/immunology specialty
Read the full articleBeyond our ranks of allergists/immunologists, we want to spread the word about our amazing specialty and the care we… I have a deep passion for allergy and immunology, and I believe most of my colleagues share that same enthusiasm. What continually fascinates me is…

2023 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
Read the full articleThe trend is clear: allergists’ coding patterns have continued to shift in favor of higher E&M codes over the past… We now have three years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time or…

The Allergists' Foundation 2024 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2024 Grantees Barbara K. Ariue, MD, FACAAI Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Diagnosing and Managing Inborn Errors of Immunity Barbara Ariue, MD, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to address gaps in the understanding and management of Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI). Her project…

The Allergists' Foundation 2021 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2021 Grantees Marcella Aquino, MD, FACAAI Multi-level Contributing Factors to Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Urban Children with Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis Marcella Aquino, MD, FACAAI led a 2-year study that offered an innovative approach to identify multi-level risk and resource…

How Some Academic Medical Centers Use RVUs in Compensation and Productivity Models to Reflect Clinical, Teaching and Research Duties
Read the full articleSome compensation models assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities.… Some academic medical centers have developed compensation models that assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities. These models are designed…

House hearing shows PBM reform remains a priority for this Congress
Read the full articleOne of the most significant and impactful PBM reforms was a ban on “spread pricing,” particularly within Medicaid.… On Feb. 26, the House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) titled “An Examination of How Reining in PBMs Will…

AMA Physician Practice Information survey results – explained
Read the full articleUnfortunately, the results of the AMA survey were not favorable to allergy/immunology, which has historically had very high practice… CMS has announced its intention to update the practice expense component of the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) via updates to the Medicare Economic…

The College is knocking on United Healthcare's door
Read the full articleWe are hopeful these letters will open a line of communication with UHC and educate them on the benefits and… We’ve heard from many members about United Healthcare’s (UHC) new policy which changed its definition of a “dose” from AMA CPT’s definition - “For…

Read about immunodeficiency this month
Read the full articleThis month, the focus of Annals is on immunodeficiency and what you need to know as a practicing community… Winter is waning, spring is springing, and the Ides of March will soon be upon us! This month, the focus of Annals of Allergy, Asthma…

Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Neffy / Anaphylaxis
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your Neffy prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… …

Five things you should know about the College website
Read the full articleThere is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you… There is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you can find there. Let’s…

Join
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership… ACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership Types Choose from Member, Fellow,…

2025 G2211 add-on code
Read the full articleThis article will outline how and when to bill G2211, which Medicare began reimbursing in January of 2024.… During our recent webinar 2025 Coding Update for Allergists, there were a lot of questions about coding for G2211, the office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M)…

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