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Board Relevant Review for the ABAI Exam Now Available
A draft of the ACAAI Review for the Allergy and Immunology Boards is now available for member comment and review.Please go to the Member tab homepage and sign in to view the link in column 3, under Upcoming Publication.
This all-new text for the ABAI certification and recertification examinations features:
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The ACAAI Job Source connects our members with new employment opportunities, and also lets members post available positions. The ACAAI Job Source includes all categories of allergy, asthma and immunology personnel, including physicians, program directors, investigators, laboratory technicians, nurses and administrators. Those seeking employment can access the Job Source at no cost, to search opportunities and to post their resumes for advertised positions. Employers can purchase advertisements for their available positions .
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Man's Best Friend? Not During Hay Fever Season.
A recent study suggests that pet allergies can worsen the impact of ragweed allergy. Those with dog, cat or even dust mite allergies are found to have a more severe ragweed allergy season. These year-round allergies appear to "pre-prime" the immune system so symptoms hit harder, according to research published in the August issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of ACAAI.
"People with hay fever react differently when ragweed allergy season arrives. Some start sneezing right away, and others don't, so we wanted to determine what makes certain people develop symptoms more quickly," said allergist Anne K. Ellis, MD, lead author of the study and ACAAI member. "We tested a number of common perrinial allergens and found that having an allergy to cats, dogs or dust mites sets hay fever sufferers up for faster onset of symptoms when exposed to ragweed." Read More...
ACAAI News Releases
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 Racial disparities in asthma, despite equal healthcare access Even with equal access to healthcare, children have racial disparities in asthma, according to a study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Compared with white children, black and Hispanic children in all age categories were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, and black children of all ages were significantly more likely to have filled any prescriptions for inhaled corticosteroids. Read more
 Children's burger consumption associated with asthma Children who eat more burgers are more likely to have asthma for life, a new study in Thorax says, while children who eat more fruit, fish and cooked green vegetables lower their odds for asthma and wheeze. While diet did not appear to influence allergies, it was associated with asthma and wheeze risk. Children with higher burger consumption had a higher lifetime prevalence of asthma and wheeze, especially among children without allergies from more affluent countries. Read more Previously Featured Articles
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Ask ACAAI President Dr. Sami Bahna your questions on asthma and allergy! AskDrSami@acaai.org

Q: I have an allergy to fish, but am concerned that I am missing out on the potential health benefits of eating fish. Could I take Omega-3 supplements made from fish oil?
A: The protein content in fish-derived Omega-3 fatty acid supplements is thought to be minimal, and likely denatured. A recent review did not uncover any reports of allergic reactions. In a study to answer this question, Mark et all tested 6 fish-allergic patients in 2008 to 2 different brands of fish oil supplements... Read More
Q: What are the signs and symptoms of eye allergy?
A: Itching is always present when a person has eye allergies. Tearing and bloodshot eyes are also common in allergic eyes. If your eyes are not itchy, another diagnosis should be considered...Read More
Link to Archived Questions and Answers
Disclaimer: This advice is not intended to diagnose or treat, but concerns general recommendations; the archived questions and answers may not reflect all of the current knowledge in our field. As always, consult with your own physician. | |
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Generic Epinephrine Injector May Cause ConfusionEpinephrine is a cornerstone medication in the treatment of anaphylaxis. As allergists we routinely prescribe this medication for many of our patients. For years we only had to remember the name EpiPen as it was the sole product available for our patients to safely and easily use. Recently we added new injectors, the latest being the Adrenaclick. In May 2010 a “generic” epinephrine auto-injector was released for distribution. This epinephrine auto-injector has no trade name currently... |
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Orders now accepted for the Board Review Course online access and DVD-ROM
The ACAAI/AAAAI Certification/Maintenance of Certification Board Review Course attracted 462 attendees, including 245 ACAAI/AAAAI members and fellows, 13 non-members, 171 fellows-in-training and 33 faculty. The intensive course, held April 15-18 at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago, offered 29.25 hours of CME credit.
If you were unable to attend the Board Review Course, you can order the online access and DVD-ROM. CME credit will be available online.
The syllabus is still available and may be ordered at a cost of $110
Read more about this year's course
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Link To COLA PodcastsListen to the weekly Conferences on Line Allergy (COLA) organized by Dr. Jay Portnoy, former ACAAI President and Director of the Allergy training program at Mercy Children’s Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. |
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View a sample of a COLA podcast below: Exercise induced asthma
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Public PhotosPicture of ACAAI members and functions throughout the community. |
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