Epinephrine Auto-injector
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…
Anaphylaxis
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction. It can occur suddenly, can worsen quickly and can be deadly.… Overview In most cases, people with allergies develop mild to moderate symptoms, such as watery eyes, a runny nose or a rash. But sometimes, exposure to…
What should people know about Neffy?
Read the full articleNeffy® has been approved by the FDA as the first and only needle-free alternative to treat severe allergic reactions.… Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD: I am so excited that Neffy® has been approved by the FDA as the first and only needle-free alternative to treat…
Will my allergies ever go away completely?
Read the full articleTesting would be involved to see exactly what are you allergic to? And with that, you could get into individualized… Allergist Jennifer Shih, MD: Your allergies never technically fully go away, but a board-certified allergist could help you tamper down some of those symptoms.…
Testing & Diagnosis
Read the full articleThe first step in managing your asthma is getting an accurate diagnosis.… Supported by: Overview Asthma doesn’t have to hold you back. Just ask Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Not only did the Olympian win three gold medals between 1988 and 1992, she also set five world records…
Understanding FeNO Testing for Asthma
Read the full articleWhat is FeNO? FeNO stands for Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide. It is a test that helps doctors learn more about… What is FeNO?FeNO stands for Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide. It is a test that helps doctors learn more about your asthma. When you breathe out,…
Spring Cleaning: Spruce up Your House While Toning Down Allergies
Read the full articleEven the cleanest of houses can use spring cleaning to start fresh and get rid of allergens that have built… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 6, 2025) – If you think only grannies stand ready with dust rags in preparation for spring cleaning, think again. Cleaning…
Asthma Symptoms
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to an allergen, irritants in the air, or extreme weather conditions.… Overview In the United States, asthma affects more than 24 million people — many of whom may not be aware that they have it, especially if their…
Health Care Providers
Read the full articleTime for an Allergist Sometimes you need to partner with a specialist. Allergists are specially trained to find the source… Time for an Allergist Sometimes you need to partner with a specialist. Allergists are specially trained to find the source of allergy and asthma…
Do You Need An Allergist?
Read the full articleIt’s time to take control of your allergies and start enjoying life again. It’s time to find an allergist.… What does an allergist treat? Allergists are specially trained to treat asthma and all types of allergies, including seasonal, food, dust and pet allergies. Allergists…
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.…
My child gets sick a lot, should they see an immunologist?
Read the full articleWhen to really consider an immune evaluation, seeing an immunologist, would be for severe infections, especially recurrent severe infections.… Allergist Melissa Rathkopf, MD: It's a really good question and one we're getting a lot from parents lately, especially post COVID pandemic, is we're seeing…
Pet Allergies
Read the full articleIf your nose runs, your eyes water or you start sneezing and wheezing after petting or playing with a dog… OverviewA pet allergy can contribute to constant allergy symptoms, as exposure can occur at work, school, day care or in other indoor environments, even if…
Nothing to Sneeze at: Expert Tips on Coping with Spring Allergies
Read the full articleIf your first signs of spring are itchy eyes, wheezing, sneezing and/or congestion, learn more about how to handle seasonal… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 18, 2025) - Spring is just around the corner — and so are those annoying spring allergy symptoms. If your first…
Adiós a los estornudos. Consejos para enfrentar las alergias primaverales
Read the full articleSi conoce los alérgenos que desencadenan sus síntomas, querrá comenzar a limitar el contacto con tiempo suficiente.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (18 de febrero de 2025) – LLa primavera está a la vuelta de la esquina, como también lo están los molestos síntomas de la alergia…
What are the most common allergy triggers and how do I avoid them?
Read the full articleWhen we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it: inside allergens and outside allergens.… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: So when we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it - inside allergens and outside allergens.…
Cuál es la diferencia entre intolerancia y alergia a las comidas?
Read the full articleNow, intolerance are symptoms that generally come and are more directly proportional to the amount ingested, that is, we eat… Espanol El alergólogo Juan Carlos Murillo: Ese es el motivo consulta más frecuente que vemos. la alergia a la comida y me refiero a…
Romantic Gestures for Your Valentine with Allergies or Asthma
Read the full articleA few simple guidelines can keep your allergy- or asthma-prone valentine free from wheezing and sneezing, and make you a… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 29, 2025) – Feeling stressed because Valentine’s Day is approaching, and you haven’t figured out what to get your “special someone?” Fear…
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Read the full articleSUPPORTED BY Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for… SUPPORTED BYPeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for children ages 4 to 17 years…
Is it true children younger than 3 shouldn't be tested for food allergies?
Read the full articleThe only reason you would test an infant is they've had a possible reaction to a food, and to confirm… Allergist Jay Lieberman, MD: You can test a child literally at any age for allergies. So for food allergies, what we do not recommend…
Recent Advocacy Actions
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients.… The College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients. The Advocacy Council Board, led by…
Traditional MIPS or MVP for allergists in 2025?
Read the full articleThis article provides an overview of current MVP reporting options and considerations for allergists.… The goal of Congress when the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) was established was to incentivize health care practitioners to provide high-quality care by adjusting Medicare payments based on the…
Pathways to Practice Selection Process
Read the full articleEach application is evaluated based on a standardized scoring system. Applications are reviewed and scored by a committee.… Each application is evaluated based on a standardized scoring system. Applications are reviewed by a committee based on the following criteria: Program Accreditation and Reputation (ACGME…
Pathways to Practice Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Read the full articleLearn about eligibility requirements for Training Program Directors and Institutions, FIT Candidates, and Accountability Requirements.… Back to Pathways to Practice Home Page Requirements for Training Program Directors and Institutions Accreditation and Good Standing The applying fellowship program must be fully accredited by the Accreditation…
Pathways to Practice Rationale
Read the full articleWe can expand training opportunities, increase the number of practicing allergists, and strengthen the specialty’s future.… The United States is confronting a significant shortage of practicing allergists, jeopardizing timely and adequate care for millions of patients. This shortage is exacerbated by the increasing prevalence…
Administrating biologics – which code to use
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Recently we received a request for assistance from a practice regarding correct coding for the administration of Dupixent and Fasenra. Both Dupixent and Fasenra are add-on biologic therapeutic…
MGMA report shows a sharp jump in health care management and support staff pay
Read the full articleThis increase marks a paradigm shift that practices should consider when budgeting or hiring new employees.… MGMA’s 2025 management and staff compensation report, Talent Tug-of-War: Budget Breakers and Opportunity Makers, reveals a significant jump in health care management and support staff pay in the past…
Spark Program Winners
Read the full article2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MDTinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program Nana Adofo-Ansong, MDSSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Kiana Banafshay,… 2025 Winners Bethany Acosta, MDTinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency ProgramNana Adofo-Ansong, MDSSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalKiana Banafshay, MDKaiser PermanenteTanmay Bangale, DOTalequah Medical Group Internal…
Everything you need to know about coding for oral food challenges
Read the full articleRecent studies show the prevalence of food allergy is more than double what was previously reported: a surprising 32 million Americans have food allergies. Given these statistics, providing oral food challenges is an important service allergy practices may want to offer their patients. However…
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…
The August issue of Annals focuses on eosinophilic esophagitis
Read the full articleThree different reviews highlight important aspects in the diagnosis, treatment and natural history of EoE.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Three different reviews highlight important aspects in the diagnosis, treatment and natural history of…
Meet our nominees for the 2025 Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleCandidates must have been a Fellow of the College for 20 years and demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence… The nominees for the 2025 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the most prestigious College awards offered, are Bryan L. Martin, DO, FACAAI, John…
The Allergists' Foundation Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2025 Community Grant Recipients Rina Lee, MD (FIT Member); and Joshua Bernstein, MD Alexander Sidhom, MD (FIT Member) Chang Su, MD (FIT Member) Jing Yi Sun, MD; Kelly Colas, DO, PhD; and Gabriel Mendoza, MD (2024 and 2025 Grantees) Sherlyana Surja, MD, FACAAI Eileen…
The Allergists' Foundation 2025 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2025 Grantees Rina Lee, MD (FIT Member), Joshua Bernstein, MD Development of a Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict 30-day Hospital Readmission Rates of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations Rina Lee, MD, and Joshua Bernstein, MD, are developing a machine learning algorithm that predicts 30-day…
From Benadryl to biologics: 75 years of advancements in allergy
Read the full articleSince the College began, there have been a lot of changes in the way we treat allergies and asthma. “When Benadryl hit the market in 1946, many assumed it would mean the end of the specialty,” said Joseph Bellanti, MD, FACAAI, College historian and…
Allergists reimbursement challenges
Read the full articleLast month saw the publication of two highly anticipated annual reports that analyze the state of the Medicare program.… Last month saw the publication of two highly anticipated annual reports that analyze the state of the Medicare program. Both reports describe major challenges facing…
July-August issue of AllergyWatch covers food allergies, asthma, AD and more
Read the full articleThe latest issue includes a report from the World Allergy Organization Journal about the use of omalizumab in adults with… The July/August issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles from more than 20 publications in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you need…
House committee hearing signals scrutiny ahead for Medicare Advantage
Read the full articleLawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed frustration with the current state of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.… Overview Recently, the House Ways & Means Health and Oversight Subcommittees held a joint hearing titled “Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities.” Lawmakers…
The Allergists' Foundation 2023 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2023 Grantees Alan P. Baptist, MD, MPH, FACAAI Treatment For Mild Asthma: What Matters to Patients and Providers Alan Baptist, MD, FACAAI is conducting a qualitative research project utilizing focus groups and survey data to better understand patient and provider perspectives on unanswered questions…
The Allergists' Foundation 2022 Community Project Summaries
Read the full article2022 Grantees Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI Improving Access to Allergy Specialty Care in Houston Through a Novel Penicillin Allergy Stewardship Program Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to develop a protocol to ensure that low-risk patients in…
