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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FIT / 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… Get all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as an allergist. If you're considering…
Learn AI techniques in five minutes
Read the full articleOur short, practical videos help allergists learn how AI can support you, your patients and your practice.… We’ve added new videos to the College’s AI Insights page! Our short, practical videos help allergists learn how AI can support you, your patients and your practice.…
College announces 2026 Pathways to Practice (P2P) grant recipients
Read the full articleThe Pathways to Practice program awards four competitive $250,000 grants each year and the grants span a two-year period.… The College is pleased to announce the 2026 Pathways to Practice (P2P) grant recipients. The institutions and program directors are: Emory University School of Medicine…
Workflow changes to save allergists an hour a day
Read the full articleAre you feeling overburdened by increasing documentation requirements, patient messages, prior authorizations, and staffing shortages?… Are you feeling overburdened by increasing documentation requirements, patient messages, prior authorizations, and staffing shortages? What if you found a way to improve the efficiency of your practice, reduce…
Contact Us
Read the full articleAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200… American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 427-1200 Fax: (847) 427-9656 For all…
Become an Advocate
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips on the best ways…
Payer Education Campaign
Read the full articleBurdensome and unreasonable requests for documentation regarding CPT 95165, 95115 and 95117 services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists and… Burdensome and unreasonable requests for documentation regarding CPT 95165, 95115 and 95117 services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists and otolaryngologists to administer allergen immunotherapy…
Allergy/immunotherapy language included in House Appropriations Report
Read the full articleACAAI’s Advocacy Council is pleased to share an important advocacy success on behalf of allergists and our patients.… As a direct result of the Advocacy Council’s efforts and the work of the ACAAI Advocacy Strike Force, language supporting allergy immunotherapy was included in the House…
New chronic urticaria practice parameter update puts greater emphasis on core concepts, patient-centered implementation
Read the full articlePlease take advantage of this opportunity to assist your colleagues in shaping the specialty by providing your comments by June… When draft clinical guidelines or practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP), ACAAI and AAAAI have the opportunity…
Insurer demands for medical records have become untenable
Read the full articleThe fight for fair reimbursement and patient access continues. This new publication is another important tool in our toolbox.… If your practice has been experiencing excessive medical record requests for allergy immunotherapy injections (CPT 95115 and 95117), you are not alone—and you now have…
Open access, food allergy and asthma are explored this month
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals focuses on food allergy and asthma, highlighting outcomes we should consider when treating our… Before exploring this month’s issue of Annals, I want to bring to your attention a new benefit that Annals and ACAAI offer to NIH-sponsored researchers.…
We’ve updated our Topical Resources page
Read the full articleWe’ve updated our Topical Resources page to organize valuable resources for allergists from other medical organizations and more.… The College offers outstanding resources for physicians to use for patient care and practice management on our member website and College Learning Connection (CLC). We’ve updated…
The College can help guide your career path
Read the full articleWe have resources and partnerships that can help guide you to a new position or help you to negotiate more… If you’re thinking about your career options, consider your College membership benefits! We have resources and partnerships that can help guide you to a…
College Advantage: Spring 2026 Flipbook
Read the full articleView the issue as a flipbook.… View the issue as a flipbook.…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology led by our pharmaceutical partners.…
College Advantage: Spring 2026
Read the full article1-2-3 Breathe - Allergists often need relief too! Your College membership delivers the tools to address your professional and patient… 1-2-3 Breathe - Allergists often need relief too! Your College membership delivers the tools to address your professional and patient care pain points. …
House committee holds hearing on MACRA and Physician Fee Schedule
Read the full articleAs the leader in advocacy, the College’s Advocacy Council will continue working to ensure that the voice of allergists is… Most allergists have experienced rising practice costs, staffing expenses, and regulatory requirements. Medicare physician reimbursement has failed to keep pace with these rising costs.…
Save the date for the ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleAs the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the meeting will have something for everyone.… Planning is well underway for an exciting ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona! As the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the meeting will have…
College Advantage: Fall 2025
Read the full articleInspiring Vision: Shaping the future at the 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting. Allergists/immunologists from around the world will gather in… Inspiring Vision: Shaping the future at the 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting. Allergists/immunologists from around the world will gather in Orlando for the ACAAI Annual…
Latest issue of AllergyWatch focuses on asthma, IEI, and food allergy
Read the full articleRead the latest issue of AllergyWatch which focuses this month on asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and food allergy.… Read the latest issue of AllergyWatch to get the answers to clinical questions based on the latest research, with a focus this month on asthma, IEI,…
