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…
New JAMA Study Highlights Asthma Data Presented at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleBOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on… BOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on data showing that Combination ICS-SABA…
Patient Support Organizations
Read the full articleOrganizations supporting patients with asthma and allergies.… Allergy & Asthma Network Allergy & Asthma Network is a leading nonprofit patient outreach, education, advocacy and research organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions. Its patient-centered network unites individuals, families, caregivers, health professionals, industry…
Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care from Wildfire Risks to Lungs
Read the full articleWhen wildfire smoke spreads, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke… Wildfires are an annual risk to people in many different parts of the United States. When smoke spreads across large portions of the country,…
New Year's Resolutions? No Thanks! Tips on Controlling Allergies and Asthma? Yes, Please
Read the full articleThe new year is the perfect time to assess where you are with your symptoms and where you need to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Feeling like there are too many things on your checklist for the new year? If you have allergies…
What is exercise-induced asthma? How does it appear?
Read the full articleSymptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or chest pain can present during or shortly after completing… Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, used to be termed exercise-induced asthma, but what's important to know is that you can experience EIB…
El tratamiento de la anafilaxia sigue siendo confuso para los pacientes, los cuidadores y el personal de emergencias
Read the full articleLa anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser fatales, resulta… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser…
Quemar incienso puede suponer riesgos para la salud de las personas con alergias y asma
Read the full articlePara las personas con alergias y asma, los problemas de salud derivados de la quema de incienso pueden suponer un… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – En muchas culturas, es común quemar incienso para prácticas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales…
Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleHealth problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and children with allergies and asthma.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.…
Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those…
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 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…
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…
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…
The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Recipients
Read the full article2025 Community Grant Recipients The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program inspires practicing allergists to develop creative solutions for challenges related to allergy care within their communities. Below are six outstanding projects that have been selected for funding in 2025 along with updates from some…
2025 Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleMembers of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our specialty today – during World Asthma Day – on Capitol… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2025 Strike Force May 6, 2025 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
Insights on committee engagement
Read the full articleACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips to help members elevate their engagement.… Looking to make the most of your committee service? ACAAI Executive Medical Director Dr. Todd Mahr shares practical tips to help members elevate their engagement. What advice would…
