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Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resources While the ACAAI does not endorse these trials, we do encourage clinicians and their patients to partake in…
A review of the Make America Healthy Again report on childhood chronic diseases
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission… The Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reviewed the recently-released report from the Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again.…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Find expert care. If your son or daughter is struggling with eosinophilic esophagitis, take control and consult an allergist today. Find an Allergist Nasal Polyps Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps…
Mark Corbett Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleKathleen May elected president-elect NEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2021) – Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 8 in New Orleans. Allergist Kathleen May…
Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… Overview Asthma is a common disease, affecting 6 million children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If asthma isn’t well-controlled, children…
Hives
Read the full articleHives, also known as urticaria, affects about 20 percent of people at some time during their lives. It can be… Overview If you’ve had red or skin-colored bumps that appeared and disappeared quickly, then it’s unlikely to be simple bug bites. The skin rash could…
What symptoms would justify getting an EoE test?
Read the full articleYou might be sometimes the last one at the table when everybody is done with their meals because you're eating… Allergist Sonali Majmudar, MD: Some of the signs for testing for EOE include difficulty swallowing, drinking lots of water, or fluids to push the…
Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
Read the full articleIf attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma… That acceptance letter from your dream school felt pretty great. But if attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about…
Make Sure Your Red, White and Blue Celebration is Allergy- and Asthma-Free
Read the full articleIndependence Day and other summer celebrations should be filled with barbecues, flags and fun, not allergy and asthma triggers.… If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of July celebration isn’t headed in the right…
Food Allergy
Read the full articleAn allergy occurs when your body’s natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance, treating it as an invader… Overview Millions of Americans have an allergy of some kind. You probably know one of those people or are one yourself. Almost 6% of U.S.…
Are chronic hives treated differently than acute hives?
Read the full articleEssentially what happens with acute hives is you get exposed to the allergen, you have hives, you take the allergen… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: Chronic hives are treated a little bit differently than acute hives. So, acute hives, you're looking for the cause of…
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…
What should I know about Xolair for food allergies?
Read the full articleXolair essentially targets the allergic antibody and when it does that, it essentially makes your allergy cells less reactive.… Allergist Jay Lieberman, MD: Xolair, it was just approved for food allergies by the FDA in February of 2024. So what it is is an…
Why has ACAAI launched a Payer Education Campaign?
Read the full articleBurdensome and unreasonable requests from patients’ insurance companies for documentation regarding allergy immunotherapy services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists… Burdensome and unreasonable requests from patients’ insurance companies for documentation regarding allergy immunotherapy services have threatened the ability of allergists/immunologists to administer allergen immunotherapy (AIT).…
Asthma 101
Read the full articleWhat is asthma? How do I treat it? Start your journey here.… What Is Asthma? Soccer star David Beckham. Actress Jessica Alba. Singer Billy Joel. What do these celebrities have in common? They all have asthma – a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing…
Chronic Illnesses Such as Asthma and Allergies Have Psychological Impacts
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 7, 2025) – People who have struggled with asthma or allergies for years understand the psychological… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 7, 2025) – People who have struggled with asthma or allergies for years understand the psychological toll of these conditions. The…
How are eye allergies different than nasal allergies?
Read the full articleEye allergy symptoms can present because of tree pollen, grasses, ragweed, or even year-round allergies like dust mites and… Allergist Sonali Majmudar, MD: Obviously, eye allergies present more in your eyes and nasal allergy symptoms are more in your nose. Eye allergy symptoms include…
Asthma Symptoms Are Complicated, Especially When Triggered by Allergies
Read the full articleFor those with allergic asthma, allergens like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold trigger the inflammation that causes… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 15 , 2025) – Did you know about 24 million people in the United States have asthma, representing roughly 8%…
Asthma Symptoms Are Complicated, Especially When Triggered by Allergies
Read the full articleMany people with uncontrolled allergic asthma don’t realize help is available to better manage symptoms… Many people with uncontrolled allergic asthma don’t realize help is available to better manage symptoms …
Do chlorine baths help the itch of eczema?
Read the full articleItch is one of the most common complaints we see and treat in eczema. It keeps kids up at night,… Allergist Kristin Sokol, MD: Not many people know that allergists actually treat eczema all the time. We are specialists in allergy, but also a…
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Change to epinephrine coding
Read the full articleMedicare and other payers instituted a policy change that discontinues the code for billing epinephrine and replaced it with codes… Beginning July 1, Medicare and other payers instituted a policy change that discontinues the code for billing epinephrine - J0171 - and replaced it…
Congress passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Read the full articleThe bill is the product of many compromises and negotiations between the House and Senate and includes most of the… After months of extensive debate, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act was officially passed by Congress on July 3 and officially signed into…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
July 10 is Chronic Disease Day
Read the full articleJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day. Allergists/immunologists treat patients with chronic conditions daily in their practices.… On July 10 – Chronic Disease Day – the focus is on chronic conditions. But allergists/immunologists treat patients with chronic conditions daily in their practices. Have you maximized…
Outbreak and Vaccine Resource Center
Read the full articleInformation sources are provided on outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations, and vaccine safety communications.… Last updated: June 25, 2025 Curated by ACAAI to include ready and frequently updated sources for information about outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, vaccine recommendations, and vaccine safety communications. ACAAI…
Community and Academic Allergists Partnership in Education and Research
Read the full articleProgram Overview The College has implemented a new initiative, the Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program,… Program Overview The College has implemented a new initiative, the Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program, to encourage collaboration in clinical…
World Allergy Week’s focus is anaphylaxis
Read the full articleThe World Allergy Organization (WAO) has designated June 29 – July 5 as World Allergy Week. This year the focus… The World Allergy Organization (WAO) has designated June 29 – July 5 as World Allergy Week. This year the focus is anaphylaxis. The College…
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…
Calendar of Events
Read the full articleJuly 18-20, 2025 Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (TSAAI) Pigeon Forge, TN September 4-7, 2025 Eastern Pulmonary Conference (EPC) Palm Beach, FL September 11-14, 2025 Snot Force Alliance (SFA) Louisville, KY September 20, 2025 Los Angeles Society of Allergy, Asthma…
Checking in with the Advocacy Council
Read the full articleSince June is the midpoint of the year, it is the perfect time to share the various issues we’ve been… Over the last 10 years, the College has invested heavily on reimagining, and subsequently restructuring, the advocacy/House of Delegates aspect of our mission. Our…
ACAAI in the News
Read the full articleHere are the recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.… Here are recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. June 2025 US News via HealthDay (39 million unique visitors + UPI, 3…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
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.…
Senate budget reconciliation text released
Read the full articleThe Senate continues to work toward its goal of finalizing its version of the budget reconciliation bill by July… The Senate continues to work toward its goal of finalizing its version of the budget reconciliation bill that will advance much of the Republican legislative…
Elevate your practice with the College’s practice management toolkits
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Center has more than 20 toolkits on clinical and business topics important for allergists.… Do you or your practice need help with allergy coding, prior authorizations, or biologics? The College has online toolkits for all of these, including our scientifically-based, customizable…
Pathways to Practice: Advancing Excellence One Fellow at a Time
Read the full articleACAAI has launched a new initiative to provide training support for 16 allergy/immunology over a five-year period.… There is a growing shortage of practicing allergists, jeopardizing timely and adequate care for millions of patients. To address this concern, ACAAI launched a new initiative to…
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…
Cannabis Educational Modules for Allergy Professionals
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe effects of violence and related stress on asthma
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Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleAllergyTalk Episode 46 - Can We Achieve Clinical Remission in Asthma?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleAllergyTalk Episode 47 - Does Food Allergy Increase Cardiovascular Risk?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleAllergyTalk Episode 30 - Is COVID Vaccine Skin Testing Useful?
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Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe future of targeted therapy in chronic spontaneous urticaria
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe riddle of response to cutaneous allergen exposure in patients with atopic dermatitis
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