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What Does An Allergist Treat?
Read the full articleAllergists treat two of the nation's most common chronic health problems – allergies and asthma.… Although symptoms may not always be severe, allergies and asthma are diseases and should be treated that way. Many people with allergies and asthma simply don't realize how much better…
Urticaria crónica espontánea/idiopática (erupción crónica)
Read the full articleHable de sus síntomas con su alergista, quien le proporcionará una evaluación personalizada con posibles estrategias para controlar los… Con El Respaldo de: Resumen Los habones, también conocidos como urticaria, afectan a alrededor del 20 % de las personas en algún momento de su vida.…
Soy
Read the full articleIf you get a rash, stomach ache or stuffy or runny nose after eating asian food or drinking soy milk,… OverviewA member of the legume family, soy is a common ingredient in infant formulas and many other processed foods. In young children, soy is one…
Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome
Read the full articleIf you suffer from hay fever and you’ve ever experienced an itchy mouth or scratchy throat after eating certain raw… Overview Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS), also known as oral allergy syndrome, is caused by cross-reacting allergens found in both pollen and raw fruits, vegetables,…
Air Filters
Read the full articleAir filters in central heating and air-conditioning ducts in your home or in portable room air cleaners help remove indoor… OverviewDid you know that the air inside can be more polluted than the air outside? It’s true! Pollen, animal allergens and mold spores can affect…
Interactive Tools
Read the full articleNot sure if you're suffering from allergies or asthma? Try our interactive tools to find out.… Try our interactive tools. Use our symptom test to find out if you suffer from allergies or asthma. Our shared decision-making tools will walk you through options to discuss…
Ask the Allergist
Read the full articleAnswers to popular questions from the public.… Take back control of your life. We provide answers to your questions about living with allergies and asthma from the experts. We are unable to provide emergency assistance or specific medical advice intended for an individual patient.…
Find an Allergist
Read the full articleGet Relief From Your Asthma & Allergy Symptoms… Find Certified Allergists An allergist is trained to find the source of your symptoms, treat it and help you feel healthy. After earning a medical degree, the doctor must complete a three-year residency-training program in either…
Vacunas contra las alergias
Read the full articleEstas vacunas pueden prevenir los síntomas de alergia, como estornudos y tos.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Estas vacunas pueden prevenir los síntomas de alergia, como estornudos y tos. Algunas personas se aplican vacunas contra las alergias cuando no pueden evitar exponerse…
Tratamiento para el asma
Read the full articleOften the best way to control asthma symptoms is to avoid whatever causes them.… Supported by: Resumen El tratamiento eficaz del asma causada por alergias incluye identificar y evitar los alérgenos que desencadenan los síntomas, usar terapias farmacológicas y desarrollar un plan de acción para…
Tipos de asma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.… Supported by: Hay muchos tipos de asma, provocados por muchos desencadenantes distintos. Un alergista puede ayudarle a controlar los síntomas del asma —dificultad para respirar, tos persistente u opresión…
Pruebas y diagnóstico del asma
Read the full articleEl primer paso para controlar el asma es tener un diagnóstico certero.… Supported by: Resumen El asma no tiene por qué afectar su vida. Solo hay que preguntarle a Jackie Joyner-Kerseee. Esta atleta olímpica no solo ganó tres medallas de oro entre 1988 y 1992,…
Pruebas en la piel para detectar alergias
Read the full articleLas pruebas en la piel se realizan para determinar exactamente a qué cosas puede ser alérgica una persona.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Las pruebas en la piel se realizan para determinar exactamente a qué cosas puede ser alérgica una persona. Esta…
Información fundamental acerca de las alergias
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda formas para prevenirlos… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa lo ayuda a determinar las causas de los síntomas de la alergia. Además, recomienda…
Información acerca del asma
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Esta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable. A menudo me…
Cómo escoger a un doctor especialista en asma y alergias
Read the full articlePersonas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista) en el tratamiento… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Personas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista)…
Alergia a los ácaros del polvo
Read the full articleLos ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares.… Fuente: www.asmaalergia.org, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Los ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares. No pican, pero algunas personas…
Meet your ACAAI 2025-26 candidates for election
Read the full articleACAAI Fellows will elect a President-elect, Vice President and Treasurer for one-year terms, and three Regents for three-year terms.… During the 2025 Annual Business Meeting, which will be held during the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, our current President-elect, Cherie Zachary, MD, FACAAI will…
Dillon’s Law
Read the full articleDillon’s Law incentivizes states to allow any trained individual to administer epinephrine in schools during emergencies.… On July 22, Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) reintroduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that incentivizes states to allow any trained individual (not just…
Texas judge invalidates medical debt rule
Read the full articleThis ruling has a nationwide effect, enabling health care providers to use credit reporting as a means of recovering unpaid… In July, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas rendered a decision invalidating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final…
Dr. Richard W. Weber to receive the 2025 Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleDr. Weber joins 24 past recipients of the ACAAI Gold Headed Cane Award, which began in 2001 with Dr. Hal… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
FITs: Step into leadership
Read the full articleThe College has a unique opportunity for Fellows-in-Training: A leadership role as the next ACAAI Junior FIT Representative.… The College has a unique opportunity for Fellows-in-Training: A leadership role as the next ACAAI Junior FIT Representative. This is a chance to champion the interests…
Plan to attend ACAAI’s HOD annual Town Hall Meeting
Read the full articleYou’re invited to attend the ACAAI House of Delegates (HOD) annual Town Hall Meeting, Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 – 6:00… You’re invited to attend the ACAAI House of Delegates (HOD) annual Town Hall Meeting, Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 – 6:00 pm in Orlando, Florida,…
Prior authorization reform is gaining bipartisan momentum
Read the full articleSeveral important policies and legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to care are waiting for consideration.… As Congress returns from its recess, several important policies and legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to care are waiting for consideration. One issue gaining strong…
Honoring ACAAI excellence
Read the full articleThe College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2025 awards. Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Business… The College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2025 awards. Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, Nov.…
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…
Proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule impact on allergists
Read the full articleLearn more...… In July 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule). This article highlights key provisions that may affect allergy practices’ operations and reimbursement. To assist practitioners in evaluating the potential impact,…
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…
Shining a spotlight on allergic skin conditions
Read the full articleAttend this full day session dedicated to the latest developments in the science, diagnosis and management of allergic skin… Make sure your registration for the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-10 in Orlando, Florida, includes the Nov. 6 Thursday Program – Spotlight on…
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…
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…
AI and Technology Subcommittee
Read the full articleThe AI and Technology Subcommittee assesses artificial/augmented intelligence and technology needs for allergy practices. It also explores how allergy practices… The AI and Technology Subcommittee assesses artificial/augmented intelligence and technology needs for allergy practices. It also explores how allergy practices can use these tools safely…
Practice Management Committee
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Committee leads the College’s strategy establishing the College as the premiere resource of practice management support and… The Practice Management Committee leads the College’s strategy establishing the College as the premiere resource of practice management support and education for practicing allergists; determines…
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…
Growing up with allergies: Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleAAIFNC 2025 Annual Symposium: Bridges to Understanding
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleAllergyTalk Episode 27 (Non-CME) - How Important Is Family History in Infant Peanut Allergy?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleManaging Allergic Rhinitis: Effective Strategies (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleAllergyTalk Episode 51 - Does Eosinophil Depletion Improve Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleMicroCME: Cutaneous and Systemic Manifestations of Itch
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleMicroCME: Epinephrine: When to Prescribe it, When to Use it, When to Call 911
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleMicroCME: A Simple Toolkit for Addressing Patient Anxiety in the Food Allergy Clinic
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleMicroCME: Evaluation of Delayed Drug Reactions Patch? Intradermal? Or Challenge?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleMicroCME: Evaluation of Tryptase and Mast Cell Conditions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleMicroCME: Approach to Management and Treatment of Patients With Chronic Itch
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