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Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
Read the full articleAmong people who suffered with AD, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – People who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of developing depression and anxiety,…
¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
Read the full articleEn un nuevo estudio, ChatGPT que valorara diez mitos comunes sobre las alergias, y juzgó su exactitud correctamente el 91… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los modelos de lenguaje de inteligencia artificial como ChatGPT se utilizan cada vez más en muchas profesiones diferentes,…
How Accurate was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
Read the full articleIn a new study, ChatGPT was asked to rate 10 common allergy myths, and it judged their accuracy correctly 91%… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used in many different professions, and medicine is not…
Una encuesta revela que el 42 % de los médicos de atención primaria no están familiarizados con los productos biológicos para tratar el asma
Read the full articleDe los 85 PCP encuestados, el 77 % remitió a especialistas después de dos o más exacerbaciones por año, y… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los productos biológicos para el tratamiento del asma se introdujeron por primera vez hace unos 20 años. Desde…
Survey Reveals 42% of Primary Care Physicians Are Unfamiliar with Biologics to Treat Asthma
Read the full articleOf the 85 PCPs surveyed, 77% referred to specialists after two or more exacerbations per year, and 42% were unfamiliar… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Biologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more people…
Nuevo estudio: hacer gárgaras con agua salada podría ayudar a prevenir la hospitalización por COVID
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio determinó que tanto un régimen de solución salina de dosis baja como de dosis alta parecían estar… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A medida que la COVID y sus efectos sobre la salud se extienden hacia su cuarto año, es…
New Study: Gargling with Salt Water May Help Prevent Covid Hospitalization
Read the full articleWe found that both saline regimens appear to be associated with lower hospitalization rates compared to controls in SARS-CoV-2… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – As Covid and its health effects move into a fourth year, those who become infected may be searching for remedies…
Pasta dental especial podría reducir el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas para adultos con alergia al cacahuete
Read the full articleEn la OMIT se utiliza una pasta dental especialmente formulada para hacer llegar las proteínas alergénicas del cacahuete a zonas… ANAHEIM, Calif. (9 de noviembre de 2023) - Durante años, los alergistas han utilizado la inmunoterapia oral para ayudar a desensibilizar a las personas con…
Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk of Allergic Reactions for Adults with Peanut Allergy
Read the full articleOral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT) uses a specially formulated toothpaste to deliver allergenic peanut proteins to areas of the oral… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy – introducing small amounts of peanut over a period of time to cause less of…
How do I know if what I read online about allergies is true?
Read the full articleBefore you make decisions regarding your own health, please talk to your personal doctor and see if that information applies… English Transcript Allergist David Stukus, MD: I love when patients and families come to me with information they find online. Whether it's social…
Eye Allergy
Read the full articleIf your eyes itch and are red, tearing or burning, you may have eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis), a condition that… OverviewNothing is more irritating than the feeling that there is something in your eye. But if your eyes are red and irritated, and you don’t…
Diagnosing and treating pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read the full articleEosinophilic esophagitis, otherwise known as EoE, is a disease of the esophagus where you get inflammation that leads to what… English Transcript Patient Marko: When I was first experiencing EoE, the symptoms were a hard time swallowing a lot of food. Some specifically: meat,…
A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleIf your child has allergies or asthma, they need to be aware of necessary precautions to keep them safe from… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (October 3, 2023) – Halloween can be a blast for kids of all ages, and it is a holiday anticipated and enjoyed…
Should I use a home testing kit to diagnose a food allergy?
Read the full articleThe challenge with home testing kits is that a lot of them aren't actually testing the proper antibody that we're… English Transcript Allergist Chris Foster, MD: Home testing kits have become really popular recently. We know that foods cause a lot of challenges for…
You Can't Exercise if You Have Asthma – And Other Myths You Should Know
Read the full articleAsthma is a serious condition that affects more than 26 million Americans – more than 8 percent of the… If you have asthma, you may have heard some myths over the years about what it means to have your asthma controlled. But not everything…
Time for an Allergist
Read the full articleAllergists are trained experts in nasal allergies, asthma, eczema and a variety of other allergic conditions.… English Transcript I'm no allergist, but this poolside party is about to take a dive. Seriously, these people need some expert allergy help here. They need a board-certified…
Social and Emotional Impacts of Allergic Disease
Read the full articleIf managing the social and emotional impacts of your atopic condition feels stressful and overwhelming, know that you’re not… Life can feel hard in general, so it’s no surprise that allergic diseases such as food allergy, asthma, and atopic dermatitis (commonly called eczema) often…
I'm allergic to pollen: How do I keep pollen out of my house?
Read the full articleKeep the windows of your house closed. Opening the windows of your house for a few hours is not like… English Transcript Allergist J. Allen Meadows, MD: So you're allergic to pollen. What do we want to do to avoid the pollen? Well, the…
Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
Read the full articleACAAI provides the following four tips for getting your child with allergies or asthma off to a smart start this… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2023) – It’s been a hot summer, and it’s possible your kids have spent hours in a pool or lake…
Why should I see an allergist for my asthma?
Read the full articleFor many of our patients, allergens are an important trigger for their asthma. Asthma is one of the allergic… English Transcript Allergist Charles Lane, MD: So, many patients may not know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and the reason for that is…
Clinical Trial Resources provide an important link to medical research
Read the full articleLearn about opportunities that may help your patients either now or in the future.… Learn about opportunities that may help your patients either now or in the future.…
Check out the “Time for an Allergist” campaign – and get your kit now!
Read the full articleThe allergist marketing campaign kit provides resources for reaching out to PCPs and patients!… The allergist marketing campaign kit provides resources for reaching out to PCPs and patients!…
"Time for an Allergist" Campaign Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: “Do patients and primary care providers know all… About the campaign and how to use the Toolkit Learn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: "Do patients and…
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.…
Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2023 Strike Force May 2, 2023 – Members of the College’s Strike Force… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2023 Strike Force May 2, 2023 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
Advocacy Council fights against electronic payment fees
Read the full articleCongress is beginning to pay attention to another source of payment reductions caused by some commercial payers: electronic payment… Over the last few years, low Medicare reimbursement rates have dominated the policy discussions on physician reimbursement in Congress. This is perfectly understandable as Congress…
Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
Read the full articleExplore research and perspectives from the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology about racial disparities in asthma and allergic… Explore research and perspectives from Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Preference for and impact of telehealth vs in-person asthma visits among Black and Latinx adults…
Honorary Fellow
Read the full articleFor a physician or scientist who has made an exceptional contribution to the specialty. Nominate Someone Membership Benefits A subscription… For a physician or scientist who has made an exceptional contribution to the specialty. Nominate Someone Membership Benefits A subscription to the monthly scientific journal…
Snot Force Alliance
Read the full articleJoin the world's best doctors in otolaryngology, allergy, pulmonology, neurology, and more for a multidisciplinary conference on sinus, allergy, and… Join the world's best doctors in otolaryngology, allergy, pulmonology, neurology, and more for a multidisciplinary conference on sinus, allergy, and airway disease in bourbon country…
Washington State Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology-Northwest Allergy Forum
Read the full articleThe Northwest Allergy Forum is hosted on alternate years by the Washington and Oregon Societies of Allergy, Asthma, and… The Northwest Allergy Forum is an annual educational conference hosted on alternate years by the Washington State and Oregon Societies of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. In…
Why I'm an Allergist campaign
Read the full articleThe College is kicking off a #WeAreAllergists campaign in recognition of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Join us!… The College is kicking off a #WeAreAllergists social media campaign for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (May 2024). Here is what members of the…
Members have a role in expanding the reach of College information and education to the public
Read the full articleOn average, 1,000 media stories per month mention the College and/or quote one of our experts – a huge readership… Patient education and public relations are important functions of any medical organization, and the College does a great job with both. On average, 1,000…
Special College task force stands ready to assist members in navigating the complexities of vaccines for COVID-19.
Read the full articleLast week, we all witnessed a bright new development in the battle against COVID-19: the rollout of the first two COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the U.S. Anticipating any number of questions and information needs around this next phase of…
In December’s issue, read about how skin microbial exposure contributes to allergic disease.
Read the full articleAs we close out the most incredible year in most of our memories, we reflect back on the challenges that this year has produced for many of us – personal or family health issues, impact on our patients, practices and business, a totally virtual…
Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on Medicare payment reform for chronic care
Read the full articleWhile there were some comments in favor of increasing payments to physicians, most of the discussion centered on value-based… The Senate Finance Committee recently held a full committee hearing on reforming Medicare payments to improve chronic care. While there were some comments in favor…
ACAAI names new Annals Editor-in-Chief
Read the full articleDr. Grayson’s scholarly achievement, experience in research design and organization skills, in addition to his years on the Annals editorial… The College is pleased to announce that Mitchell Grayson, MD, FACAAI has been selected as the next Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.…
2020 Annual Meeting will be virtual
Read the full articleAfter closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on our patients, practices and country, the College has made… After closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on our patients, practices and country, the College has made the decision to deliver the…
From the desk of the EMD: “I have asthma, I can’t wear a mask.”
Read the full articleLast Sunday, I went to an open-air shopping center in an affluent suburb of Atlanta to buy a new iPad… Last Sunday, I went to an open-air shopping center in an affluent suburb of Atlanta to buy a new iPad at the Apple Store. The…
How do we grow in challenging times?
Read the full article“I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do… "I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do all who live to see…
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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,…
MicroCME: Management of Recurrent Idiopathic Anaphylaxis and Mastocytosis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Matthew Giannetti, discusses the management of recurrent idiopathic anaphylaxis and mastocytosis...AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Excipient/Vaccine Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. John Kelso, discusses issues surrounding food-derived substances used as excipients in medications.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME…
MicroCME: Recent Advances in Pediatric SLIT
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Michael Blaiss, discusses advantages and disadvantages in the use of SLIT in pediatric populations.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Evolving Treatments for Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 19 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jay Lieberman, discusses the evolution of treatments for anaphylaxis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Baked Milk/Egg OIT - What Do We Know and What We Need to Learn
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Aikaterini Anagnostou, discusses the risks and benefits of baked milk/egg OIT...AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Andrew Alexis, discusses the use of JAK inhibitors in atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 26 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Gary Gross, discusses updates in coding.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: Impact of Climate Change on Aeroallergen, Pollen and Mold Count
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 29 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jeffrey Demain, discusses the impact of climate change on aeroallergen, pollen and mold count.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: Update in Clinical Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 34 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jennifer Heimall, provides an update from the literature on clinical immunology.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Topical Medications - Which Ones and How
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Derek Chu, discusses topical therapies for atopic dermatitis..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
MicroCME: Novel Routes of Epinephrine
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 31 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Golden, discusses novel routes of epinephrine.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: How to Use Thresholds to Inform Individualized Patient Management
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Douglas Mack, discusses how to use thresholds to inform patient management.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: ICS/LABA and now ICS/SABA . . . What's SMART?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Alan Baptist, discusses when to appropriately treat patients with ICS+SABA and ICS+LABA.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: What We Know about Long COVID
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Purvi Parikh, discusses what we know about long COVID.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Cannabis and The Allergist
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 11 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Anil Nanda, discusses issues surrounding cannabis in the allergy practice.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Evolution in Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. David Golden, discusses potential changes in the therapeutic options and future management of anaphylaxis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education…
MicroCME: How to Manage the Complex EGID Patient - Is It All About the Eosinophils?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Seema Aceves, discusses the management of complex EGID patients..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Biologics in Pediatric Patients
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 10 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Eric Schauberger, discusses the use of biologics in pediatric populations.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: The Important Role of Community Allergists as Educators
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 15 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Kathleen May, discusses the important role of community allergists as educators.This presentation is taken from the Community Allergists Partnership in Education (CAPE) program. Learn more here..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy…
MicroCME: Chronic Cough
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 28 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Mandel Sher, discusses diagnostic algorithms for chronic cough and treatment options.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…