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Before School Starts, Train all the Brains for Allergies and Asthma
An allergy or asthma action plan doesn’t do any good if it’s not shared with the people who can act on it.
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When Should Parents Be Worried About Frequent Ear Infections?
We as allergists frequently see little children with frequent ear infections, and the real question is when should we worry as parents or as physicians?
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How can an allergist help treat EoE?
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic disease of the esophagus where you start to get inflammation in the esophagus.
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Late Summer is the Time to Start Preparing for Fall Ragweed Season
Considered the most allergenic of all pollens, ragweed pops up throughout the East and Midwest starting in mid-August.
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No special precautions needed for flu shots for people allergic to eggs
Overwhelming evidence has shown that a flu shot poses no greater risk to those with egg allergy than those without.
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Are Your Allergies and Asthma Ready for College?
If attending college means leaving your hometown, you need to start thinking about how you’ll manage your allergy or asthma symptoms.
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What is the "Rule of Twos" for asthma?
The "Rule of Twos" in asthma is if somebody is well controlled per our guidelines.
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Clinical Trial Resources
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 thi…
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Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
7月4日庆祝活动意味着几前的autions to make the holiday safe, and sneeze- and wheeze-free.
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10 tips to keep 'achoos' from interrupting your 'I do's'
While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don't forget another important consideration: allergies.
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COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
As COVID-19 continues to impact people across the United States and the world, allergists hear concerns from their patients – those with allergies and especial…
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Patient Support Organizations
Organizations supporting patients with asthma and allergies.
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专家敦促Those with Asthma to Protect Against Smoke from Wildfires
Smoke from fires is a dangerous irritant to the eyes and respiratory system. It can make heart conditions and lung diseases like asthma worse.
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What is a biologic?
Biologics are targeted against certain things that cause inflammation in the system. They are not steroids and not immunosuppressive.
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Does gluten allergy exist?
If you're worried about having a food allergy, whether it's gluten or something else, you really should have reproducible symptoms every single time you eat th…
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Is it ok to exercise if I have asthma?
You want to warm up your lungs and give them time to get ready to for your strenuous activity.
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Should I introduce allergenic foods to my infant?
When a child is around four months or so, they may be ready to have solid foods introduced.
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Why should I see an allergist for my eczema?
Allergists can not only treat eczema with topical therapies, we can also help identify triggers of your eczema and help you know what to avoid
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所有的汽车喷油器肾上腺素是一样的吗?d如何o they differ?
The most important thing is for you to have a device that you can carry with you, you can afford, and you know how and when to use it.
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The Allergists' Foundation Community Grant Recipients
2023 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 seven outstanding projects that have been selected for funding in 2023 along with updates from some…
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Contact Us
American 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…
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Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick
慢性鼻窦炎的医疗管理eYardstick presents an interactive version of the recent annals yardstick allowing users the opportunity… The Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick presents an interactive version of the recent annals yardstick allowing users the opportunity to explore the concepts presented…
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Extract preparation – virtual exception
中心for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) previously established this “immediate availability” requirement to mean in-person – not virtual… As discussed in the last week’s Insider article – Extract Preparation – Physician Supervision – Medicare rules require that when clinical staff prepare allergen…
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Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
inAnnalsExplore 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: Proceedings of a Roundtable conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology on…
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Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center
There are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among… There are many types of health disparities – the differences in overall health and access to health care experienced among various population groups. These disparities…
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Partners
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond $500,000+ Platinum $300,000 - $499,999…
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Dr. Gary N. Gross to receive 2023 Gold Headed Cane Award
Dr. Gross has been a College Fellow for 37 years and was the recipient of the ACAAI Distinguished Service Award… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
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Honor Roll
50K Club The following donors have contributed at least $50,000: Alnoor A. Malick, MDKathleen R. May, MD ACAAIAlliance of the… 50K ClubThe following donors have contributed at least $50,000:Alnoor A. Malick, MDKathleen R. May, MDACAAIAlliance of the ACAAI 30K ClubThe following donors have contributed at…
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你的问题回答——2023年夏季
We asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work.… We asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work. Q. We are seeing more age…
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Spotlight on Clinical Programs, Patient Safety and Quality Committee
The Committee is planning a webinar on vaccine immunology for this fall, along with other related resources to help educate… The Clinical Programs, Patient Safety & Quality (CPPSQ) Committee, chaired by Mary Hudelson, MD, FACAAI, supports the College’s educational efforts by developing content in…
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Making the most of your volunteer experience
Do you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of… Do you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of your experience: Attend all…
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Planning for the 2023 Annual Meeting and more
We also are planning an array of social and networking events in addition to terrific scientific and clinical meeting… As the calendar page has turned to September, our thoughts at the College are filled with visions of our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13…
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New definition of asthma remission on treatment developed
On Sept. 7, a new working definition for clinical remission on treatment in asthma was published in Annals of Allergy,… On Sept. 7, a new working definition for clinical remission on treatment in asthma was published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The…
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EFT fees burden physician offices
For years, physicians have faced reduced payments from commercial health plans using virtual credit cards and third-party electronic payment vendors… The Affordable Care Act required health plans to offer medical practices an option of receiving reimbursement through a standardized Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) method.…
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August 2023 Annals highlights
The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot topic that we as allergists manage… As the summer rolls along with its continuing heat wave, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot…
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CMS publishes list of products subject to Medicare price negotiation
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) had many provisions only indirectly related to inflation, including important changes to… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the list of 10 drug and biologic products (download the list) that are subject to…
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Nebulizer use during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many of our patients use a home nebulizer for care of their respiratory conditions. With the shortage of albuterol MDIs spreading throughout the U.S., you may be prescribing more nebulizers for use of albuterol by your patients. It is very important that if…
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2024 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – impact on allergy practices
This article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that would impact allergy practices.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule updating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for calendar year 2024 (Proposed…
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Optimize your allergy practice
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersWith declining reimbursements and rising costs, allergy practice efficiency is more important than ever! Practice Management Committee experts discuss ways to make your practice more efficient and give examples from their practices. The following topics are addressed:Technology…
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Atopic Dermatitis: Diversity in Presentation (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 27, 2022Speaker: Melinda Rathkopf, MDDescription: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting over 7% of adults and 13% of children with ~ 1/3 of those having moderate to severe disease. It is cared…
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Atopic Dermatitis: JAK Inhibitors and Beyond (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 19, 2023Speaker: Clinton P. Dunn, MDAtopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably but there are subtle differences between the conditions. In this webinar, Dr. Clint Dunn will give a brief overview of atopic dermatitis…
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Pediatric Asthma eYardstick CME
Course Opens:| Course Expires:The Pediatric Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office…
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Community Allergists Partnership in Education
Course Opens:| Course Expires:The ACAAI CAPE program explores the important opportunity of teaching in a community allergy practice and provides tools for each step along the way. Partnering between the community and academic realms to create office-based, clinical elective rotations, serves an important unmet need. By pairing…
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2022 Financial Update for Allergists
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members ONLY, not available for non-membersThis webinar will review 2021 allergy compensation data and 2020 CMS E&M allergy coding data. Plus, our experts do a deep dive into financial reporting for allergy practices. Topics include:2022 MGMA Allergy Provider…
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2023 Financial Update for Allergists
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members ONLY, not available for non-membersThis webinar reviews the latest allergy/immunology financial data for allergists. Find out how your compensation and your E&M coding measure up, plus strategies for dealing with denials for 95165. Topics include:2023 MGMA…
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Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice CME 2021
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: $40 for members, $60 for non-membersYou can receive CME credit for reviewing the content on the Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice page!Enroll in the course, pass the quiz, and you can claim 2 credits while testing your rhinoscopy knowledge.rhinoTarget AudienceMedical professionals…
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Current & Future Treatments for Food Allergy (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on September 27, 2022Speaker: Akaterina Anagnostou, MDDescription: With multiple novel therapies for food allergy, healthcare providers and patients need to have a better understanding of both risks and benefits of available options, in order to choose accordingly…
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Prior Authorizations from the Insurance Company Perspective
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members, $25 non-membersDouglas Leavengood, MD, FACAAI, was in private practice for more than 30 years – until Cigna Healthcare offered him the position of Medical Director of Allergy/Immunology. One of his new responsibilities is reviewing prior authorization appeal requests, and in…
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease and the Role of Type 2 Inflammation (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on September 26, 2023Speaker: Rajan Merchant, MD, FACAAIPeople with AERD live with asthma, sinus disease and recurrent nasal polyps, and are sensitive to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Many are undiagnosed. In this…
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Allergy Office: Billing Biologics ABCs
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members, $20 non-membersFind out how to manage the billing and administration of biologics in your practice. This 15-minute module will provide:Tips and tricks for dealing with prior authorizationsOptions for providing biologics, plus pros and cons of each:Buy and…
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Allergy Office: Optimizing Schedules
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to members, $20 non-members Learn how to optimize your scheduling. In this 15-minute module, we’ll explore ways to:Increase patient access to appointmentsImprove patient satisfaction with appointments and wait timesMaximize practice efficiency with biologics, allergy shots and moreAnalyze your workflow…
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Allergy Office: Staffing for Efficiency
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to use staffing best practices to improve practice efficiency. Specifically geared to allergy practices, this 15-minute module will cover:Important factors you need to consider when developing staffing levelsHow to use clinical staff to increase productivity…
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Allergy Office: Integrating NPs/PAs
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members, $20 non-members NOTE: There are a few known issues with the functionality of quizzes and expandable content sections in the modules. We are working to fix these issues as soon as possible. In the meantime, we will leave the content…
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Advocacy Council - Correct Documentation Helps Reduce Denials
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersTwo of allergy's leading coding experts will provide tips on what to include in your documentation to support your claims.Learn how to document accurately to minimize denials and maximize revenue flow and to receive appropriate reimbursement…
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Allergy Office: Coding for Allergy Testing
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to successfully code for various types of allergy testing. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Oral challengesLocal anestheticsVenomsPenicillinPatch testingTarget AudienceAllergy practice managers, physicians, NPs, PAs and coding/billing staffAdditional informationDisclosure: N…
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What the Allergist Needs to Know about Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersThis webinar addresses key information that allergists need to know regarding the FDA Emergency Use Authorization of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of COVID-19. This webinar is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.Target AudienceAllergists/ImmunologistsLearning ObjectivesApply the most current…
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Biologic Basics: The Type 2 Connection (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on August 25, 2022Speaker: Jim Tracy, MDDescription: The number of biological therapies is rapidly evolving within the allergy disease space. Historically, TH2 inflammation is a pivotal component of both the disease state as well as therapeutic opportunities…
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Allergy Testing Coding and Billing Essentials
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members, $25 non-membersTo maximize reimbursement for allergy testing, allergy practices need to focus on both coding and billing practices. That includes everything from verifying patient benefits and payor limits to providing patient estimates and managing denials. We’ll review all of…