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Are all epinephrine auto injectors the same? How do 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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Is it safe to take asthma medications when pregnant?
Individuals who have asthma who become pregnant should generally remain on their asthma medications because they are thought to be safe.
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Chlorine "Allergy"
Swimming is a great exercise for people with asthma and allergies, but what about the chlorine? Can you be allergic to it?
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El asma en los niños
El asma es una enfermedad común que afecta a 6 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos, según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades.
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Asthma in Children
If your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.
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Allergy Immunotherapy
Depending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.
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Health Care Providers
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment …
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ACAAI Roundtable on Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy
Proceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people of col…
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Videos
Allergists answering questions.Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.
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Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.
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For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
美国大学的专家过敏,眼疲劳ma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in past decade…
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Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
SUPPORTED BYPeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for child…
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COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Find out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.
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Controlling Your Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
什么是the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
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Help Your Child or Teenager Control Their Severe Asthma
什么是the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
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Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
Study shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of lifeNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the Nationa…
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Hands-on training
When you register for the 2023 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, include hands-on workshops! Hurry! Workshops fill up quickly.… When you register for the 2023 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, include hands-on workshops! You’ll leave the meeting ready to implement what you’ve learned into your practice.…
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Spark Program Winners
2023 Winners Nicole Altomare, MD,Northwestern McGaw Sainath Asokan, MD, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Jonathan Barratt, DO, University of Texas… 2023 Winners Nicole Altomare, MD,Northwestern McGawSainath Asokan, MD, St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenJonathan Barratt, DO, University of Texas Medical BranchAnjali Deendyal, MD, Tulane University Internal…
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2024 MIPS Proposed Changes
This article provides a summary of key proposals and changes to the traditional MIPS program that will impact allergists.… CMS published proposed updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for calendar year 2024 (the Proposed Rule). This article provides a summary of key proposals…
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Four things to know about the member website
Here are four important features that all members should know about.… As a College member, you have access to a wealth of resources on the College’s member website. Here are four important features that all members should know about. Toolkits In the Practice Management…
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Gold Headed Cane Awards
The tradition of the Gold Headed Cane originated in 1689 with John Radcliffe, who had a particular interest in… HistoryCanes were commonly carried by English physicians in the 1600s. They contained a cavity for aromatic substances such as rosemary, camphor or Marseilles vinegar to counteract…
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AMA’s Vital Physician Practice Expense Study will collect data on physician practice expenses
A new national AMA study, supported by the College and 173 health care organizations, to collect data on physician practice… The American Medical Association (AMA) is undertaking a new national study, supported by the College and 173 health care organizations, to collect data on…
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Myron Zitt, MD, FACAAI, Gold Headed Cane Award Nominee
Myron Zitt is the director of the Adult Allergy Clinic and an attending physician in medicine at the Nassau University… Myron Zitt, MD, FACAAI is a clinical associate professor of medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and is a…
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Review the 2023 Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Practice Parameter Update
This is your opportunity to review and let the JTFPP know your thoughts/comments. Submit your comment form by Friday, Sept.… It's ready to review! A draft of the Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Guidelines: 2023 ACAAI/AAAAI Joint Task Force (JTFPP) on Practice Parameters GRADE - and…
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ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting - Register Now!
-The ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting takes place Nov. 9-13, 2023 in Anaheim, California. The theme for the 2023 meeting… The ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting takes place Nov. 9-13, 2023 in Anaheim, California. The theme for the 2023 meeting is "Embracing the Evolution of…
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History
过敏反应学家正式的美国大学incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942.… ACAAI's History The American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942. The American College of Allergists, the precursor organization of our current…
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Past Presidents
Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 J. Allen Meadows, MD 2019-2020 Todd A. Mahr, MD 2018-2019 Bradley E.… Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 J. Allen Meadows, MD 2019-2020 Todd A. Mahr, MD 2018-2019 Bradley E. Chipps, MD 2017-2018 Stephen…
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Resident/Medical Student
For medical students, or internal medicine or pediatrics residents, in an accredited program in the United States or Canada. Apply… For medical students, or internal medicine or pediatrics residents, in an accredited program in the United States or Canada. Apply Now Application RequirementsAn applicant must…
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Last chance! Help shape allergy/immunology's future
We need your help with the workforce survey developed by the AAP in partnership with ACAAI and AAAAI. Please spare about 15 -20 minutes and help us learn about your experiences. This information will be vital for future planning! It will help us understand…
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Take your patch testing skills to the next level
The College has an exciting opportunity for Fellows-in-Training to take their patch testing skills to the next level.… The College has an exciting opportunity for Fellows-in-Training to take their patch testing skills to the next level. SmartPractice, in collaboration with ACAAI, will once again…
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College supports smoke and heat emergency bills
These bills would help federal, state, and local governments better understand, manage, and communicate on air quality issues caused by… The College is proud to support two newly introduced pieces of legislation – the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act and the Smoke and Heat…
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The AMA as a partner
We’ve worked for many years with the AMA – and have learned how important its work is to those who… The College’s Advocacy Council leads our advocacy efforts for the betterment of our specialty. Our small sub-specialty needs help to make our voices heard…
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Board exam study resources
The College is here to help as you prepare for Boards. Check out these resources: The Board Review Corner and… The College is here to help as you prepare for Boards. Check out these resources: The Board Review Corner has practice questions and interactive…
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2024 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule
While ACAAI's Advocacy Council continues to review the proposed rule, we wanted to make you aware of the following key… While the ACAAI’s Advocacy Council continues to review the proposed rule to provide a more detailed analysis, we wanted to make you aware of the…
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Billing, Coding & Payments
The health care landscape in the United States is constantly shifting, resulting in changes – and potential changes – for… The health care landscape in the United States is constantly shifting, resulting in changes – and potential changes – for our specialty and your practice.…
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2023 diagnosis coding specificity
Since this rule was implemented, we have received very few reports of audits denying claims using unspecified codes - until… When ICD-10 became effective in 2015, CMS required clinicians to use the most specific codes available. CMS stated they would not audit practices for…
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PIDD eParameter
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis eParameter presents the content from the ACAAI/AAAAI Practice Parameter for Primary Immunodeficiency Disease and is designed to be easy to navigate and explore. The practice parameters are documents that establish boundaries for appropriate patient care. They acknowledge…
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AIM Self-Assessment: Volume One (2023)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: $199 for College Members, $299 for non-members, $25 for Member Fellows-in-TrainingCollege membership is free for Fellows-in-TrainingYou can earn up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This first Allergy & Immunology Medicine self-assessment module is designed to…
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COPD Phenotypes (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 26, 2022Speaker: Vickram Tejwani, MDDescription: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) therapies have been fairly limited for several decades, however this may be due to approaching the heterogenous disease of COPD as a single homogenous disease…
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Meeting the Challenges of Severe Pediatric Asthma
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address the complexities of understanding and managing severe asthma in pediatric patients.This webinar is supported by Sanofi and Regeneron.Additional informationDisclosure: N/A…
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AIM Self-Assessment: Volume Two
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: $199 for College Members, $299 for non-members, $25 for Member Fellows-in-TrainingCollege membership is free for Fellows-in-TrainingYou can earn up to 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This second Allergy & Immunology Medicine self-assessment module is designed to…
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Allergen Immunotherapy for Asthma: Guidelines and Real World Applications (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 17, 2023Speaker: Desiree Larenas Linnemann, MDDespite augmenting evidence of AIT efficacy and effectiveness in asthma, guidelines still limit its role. Tune in to this webinar to hear an expert in the field discuss results from…
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Immunotherapy Coding Essentials
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersOur coding experts do a deep dive into the coding for various types of immunotherapy. Topics include:Coding for sublingual immunotherapyCoding for subcutaneous immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterCoding for venom immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterThis course was reviewed for accuracy in August, 2021.Additional informationDisclosure: TBD…
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Allergies Through the Seasons (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 13, 2023Speaker: Angela Hogan, MDWith each season of the year, new allergy and asthma triggers emerge. Understanding these triggers can help physicians provide better asthma management. This webinar will help allergists identify triggers such as…
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E&M Coding - Explained
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersE&M coding changes went into effect Jan. 1, 2021 and in June the AMA issued important coding. This webinar reviews the latest changes and how they apply to allergists. Using a case-based format, our experts explain…
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Writing Effective Test Questions
Course Opens:| Course Expires:This course guides you through best practices for writing effective test questions for CME and other purposes. It includes an instructional video, a written guide, and a chance to practice reviewing and improving sample questions in an interactive online exercise.Additional informationDisclosure: NA…
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How to Survive and Maybe Learn to Love Your EHR
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersFor many allergists the EHR is a source of frustration and stress. However, a few simple changes can dramatically improve EHR productivity. In this webinar, College experts:Demonstrate ways to improve your existing EHR functionality, including using templates…
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Knowing the Difference: Asthma or COPD? (AAN)
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on June 14, 2023Speaker: Gailen D. Marshall, MD, PhDSpecialists have long been experts in asthma care. However, increasing numbers of asthma patients have symptoms of COPD as well as some COPD patients developing asthma-like symptoms. Distinguishing…
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AllergyTalk过敏性皮炎微型计算机之间的差距eries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for AD in Minority and Underserved Populations
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe best practices for addressing disparities in care for patients with atopic dermatitis and how to implement specific health equity strategies to improve access to atopic dermatitis care and increase patient adherence to treatment.AccreditationThe American…
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AllergyTalk过敏性皮炎微型计算机之间的差距eries Episode 1: Current Evidence for Disparities in AD
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to 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 for…
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AllergyTalk过敏性皮炎微型计算机之间的差距eries Episode 2: The Influence of Skin of Color in Diagnosing and Managing Patients with AD
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing patients with atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
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Practical Implementation of the USP 797 Rule
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThe new USP Chapter 797 standards on sterile compounding become effective Nov. 1, 2023. This webinar describes the steps your practice needs to take to be compliant with allergen extract mixing. We review the specific requirements for:Personnel…
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State of the Art Food Immunotherapy
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE for members, $25 non-membersSeveral new therapies including OIT, EPIT, SLIT, and biologics (monoclonal antibodies) are being evaluated in large scale trials. Allergists need to have the most up to date knowledge of these emerging therapies to be able to educate their patients…
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Beyond E&M Coding: Procedures and More
Course Opens:| Course Expires:Price: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis course was reviewed in May 2023 by the Billing and Coding Committee and was deemed timely and accurate.This webinar walks through how and when to do procedures/tests on the same day as an E&M…
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MicroCME: More than Peanut - Expanding Your OIT Program to Include Other Foods
Course Opens:| Course Expires:价格:免费成员;20美元non-membersLength: 19minutesThis microlearning discusses the risks of oral immunotherapy for different foods.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…
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MicroCME: Pediatric Immunology
Course Opens:| Course Expires:价格:免费成员;$20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses standardization in the preparation of an allergy extract kit.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…