Meat Allergy
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Overview Did you know that a bite from the Lone Star tick can trigger a meat allergy in some people? A growing number of people…

Alergia a la carne
Read the full articleIf your nose gets stuffy or begins to run after eating meat, or you become nauseated or develop a rash,… Resumen ¿Sabía que la picadura de la garrapata estrella solitaria puede desencadenar una alergia a la carne en algunas personas? Un número creciente de personas…

If I have allergies, will my children have them too?
Read the full articleThere's a strong genetic component to having allergies. If you have a parent who has nasal allergies, you're about 50%… English Transcript Allergist Kathleen May, MD: Well, we know there's a strong genetic component to having allergies. So, if you have a parent who…

About the ACAAI
Read the full articleThe ACAAI is a professional medical organization of more than 6,500 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals.… Members live and practice throughout the United States and internationally. The College fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together, and with others, toward…

Using Epinephrine
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…

What's causing my allergy symptoms to get worse every year?
Read the full article"How is it possible that my allergies are getting worse with each year?" We've found that that's actually true.… English Transcript Allergist Jonathan Olsen, MD: I have quite a few patients that come in and they feel like they're losing their mind. They're like,…

When Should You See an Immunologist?
Read the full articleAn immunologist is a doctor who specializes in the immune system. They figure out if your immune system is too… Everyone gets sick now and then—but if you or your child are getting sick more often than usual, or symptoms don’t improve with normal treatment,…

Chronic Spontaneous/Idiopathic Urticaria (Chronic hives)
Read the full articleChronic hive symptoms are generally the same as “short-lived” hive symptoms but appear at least twice a week and last… OverviewHives, also known as urticaria, affect about 20% of people at some time during their lives. It can be triggered by many substances or situations…

Nasal Polyps: Understanding the Patient Journey
Read the full articleOverview Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a condition that affects your nose and sinuses. It happens when the… OverviewChronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a condition that affects your nose and sinuses. It happens when the lining of your sinuses becomes swollen…

Pólipos nasales: comprender la experiencia del paciente
Read the full articleResumen La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (CRSwNP, por sus siglas en inglés) es una afección que afecta la nariz… Resumen La rinosinusitis crónica con pólipos nasales (CRSwNP, por sus siglas en inglés) es una afección que afecta la nariz y los senos paranasales. Esto…

Batten Down the Hatches: Spring Allergies Are Headed this Way
Read the full articleWhen the first signs of spring hit, it’s tempting to open windows for fresh air. However, that can make allergy… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 4, 2026) – Longer days and more sunshine often signal the arrival of spring. But as temperatures begin to rise across…

What's the best over-the-counter allergy medicine?
Read the full articlePatients often ask what the best over-the-counter medicine is, and they think it's going to be Benadryl or diphenhydramine. Not… English Transcript Allergist Maureen Petersen, MD: Patients often ask what the best over-the-counter medicine is, and they think I'm going to say Benadryl or…

Pruebas y diagnóstico de alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleLos alergistas tienen una formación especializada que los convierte en expertos en la detección y el diagnóstico de alergias… Resumen Algunas personas saben exactamente qué alimento les provoca alergia. Por ejemplo, comen maní o algún producto que contenga maní y de inmediato les aparece un…

Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis
Read the full articleAllergists have specialized training that makes them the experts in testing for and diagnosing food allergies.… OverviewSome people know exactly what food causes their allergy. For example, they eat peanuts or a product with peanut and immediately break out in a rash. Others need a…

Does climate change affect my allergies?
Read the full articlePollen lasts longer in duration since the season itself is lasting longer in duration, and plants produce more pollen.… English Transcript Allergist Manisha Relan, MD: Climate change affects people's allergies for a multitude of reasons. First of all, the pollen itself starts earlier in…

Do I need to use my inhaler every day?
Read the full articleIt really depends which type of inhaler you've been prescribed by your physician. We have two different types of inhaler… English Transcript Allergist Kylie Jungles, MD: So, it really depends what type of inhaler you've been prescribed by your physician. We have two different…

Can allergy shots help with asthma?
Read the full articleAllergy shots can help asthma because you're building tolerance to the things that you're allergic to.… English Transcript Allergist Amber Hardeman, MD: Allergy shots can help asthma because you're building tolerance to the things that you're allergic to. So, we're essentially giving you the…

Introducción temprana del maní: Lo que los padres deben saber sobre la prevención de la alergia al maní
Read the full articlePara muchas familias, el diagnóstico conlleva cautela durante toda la vida y temor a una exposición accidental.… La alergia al maní se ha convertido en una de las alergias alimentarias más comunes y preocupantes entre los niños en los Estados Unidos. Para muchas familias, el…

If I use epinephrine for an allergic reaction, do I have to call 911?
Read the full articleYou need to have at least two doses of your epinephrine with you if you decide to treat your reaction… English Transcript Allergist Aikaterini Anagnostou, MD: In previous years, our guidance was that anybody who uses epinephrine to treat their allergic reaction anaphylaxis usually…

Introducing Peanuts Early: What Parents Should Know About Preventing Peanut Allergy
Read the full articleA shift toward prevention: Early peanut introduction represents one of the most successful allergy prevention strategies to date.… Peanut allergy has become one of the most common and concerning food allergies among children in the United States. For many families, the diagnosis brings lifelong…

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…

Find out how your compensation and practice revenue and expenses compare with other allergists
Read the full articleComplete the 2026 Provider Compensation Survey and find out how your compensation compared to other allergists during 2025.… The College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for the tenth consecutive year to collect allergy-specific compensation and practice financial data!…

Woman presents with rash
Read the full articleShe has a history of moderate persistent asthma, allergic rhinitis who was previously on allergen immunotherapy… A 72-year-old female presented to the allergy clinic as a new patient with a chief complaint of rashes. She has a history of moderate persistent asthma and allergic…

New podcast series focuses on FITs
Read the full articleNew AllergyTalk episodes focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and what to do when you’re offered a position.… Welcome to a new podcast series geared toward Fellows-in-Training! Tune in to our new AllergyTalk episodes that focus on searching for an allergist/immunologist position and…

Speaking Points Regarding Severe Pruritis After Stopping Certain Antihistamines
Read the full articleThe FDA has issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine and… On May 16, 2025, the FDA issued an alert regarding a rare but serious side effect (severe itching) after discontinuing long-term use of cetirizine…

Guidance for payers related to unreasonable documentation for immunotherapy
Read the full articleRead our easy-to-use summary sheet of guidance for payers re reasonable and unreasonable requests for 95165 documentation.… College member benefit: read our easy-to-use summary sheet of guidance for payers regarding reasonable and unreasonable requests for 95165 documentation. …

College Career Center helps you explore communities
Read the full articleThe College’s new Career Center permits you to build your own profile and upload multiple versions of your CV or… The College’s new Career Center elevates your job search process into an immersive, engaging experience. The new website — exclusively for ACAAI members —…

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 1% myth
Read the full articleRecent headlines suggest (incorrectly) that prior authorization is no longer the obstacle it once was.… Recent headlines suggest (incorrectly) that prior authorization is no longer the obstacle it once was. Health insurers have highlighted new data showing that fewer than 1% of prior authorization…

2027 payer electronic data-sharing requirements
Read the full articleThink of these new requirements as a way to create more direct electronic communication between your practice and payers.… Under the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, government-regulated payers will be required to implement new electronic data-sharing capabilities by January 2027. Impacted payers…

Top 10 practice resources for allergy-immunology
Read the full articleThere is no need to go it alone—the College presents its Top 10 practice management resources to support you.… Whether you are in private practice or work for a health system or academic center—or just getting started as a FIT—allergists are facing more challenges…

FIT and New Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as… Career Resources for FITs and New Allergists As fellows and new allergists looking for your first position, you are navigating a new landscape. You’ve…

Explore the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of biosimilars
Read the full articleAttend our one-hour webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 pm CT. Learn about biosimilars’ development, approval, interchangeability, and use… Biosimilars are increasingly available across therapeutic areas, yet questions remain on their development, approval, interchangeability, and use in clinical practice. Attend our one-hour webinar…

CMS unveils the proposed 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule
Read the full articleCMS has responded to years of ACAAI advocacy by requesting public input on modernizing its allergy immunotherapy policies for CPT… CMS released the proposed 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule (proposed rule), which contains several important provisions affecting allergy practices. While the proposal includes another…

August issue of Annals focuses on eosinophilic esophagitis
Read the full articleThe CME Review this month explores precision medicine strategies in risk identification, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with EoE.… As the dog days of summer stretch on and we get ready for school to begin again, it is time once more to sit down,…

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