After continuous monitoring of the evolving situation with COVID-19, the AAAAI is announcing that it has made the decision to cancel its 2020 Annual Meeting that was scheduled for March 13-16 in Philadelphia, PA. Click here to read more. aaaai.org/Announcements/…
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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology consists of medical professionals devoted to optimal patient care in allergy, asthma and immunology.
- This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week. There are so many myths when it comes to food allergies. Here are five myths debunked. #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergies #FoodAllergy ow.ly/PvmR50Oo5OP
- Omalizumab increases the reaction threshold for peanut and other common food allergies. A new study presented at the AAAAI Annual Meeting highlights a valuable option for safe and effective food allergy treatment. #omalizumab #FoodAllergies #AAAAI24 ow.ly/SBex50QHz2x
- We are actively working to determine details surrounding reports from the United Kingdom regarding allergic reactions in 2 people who received the new Pfizer #COVID vaccine. Important details are needed to help guide recommendations for patients with allergic conditions.
- New study published in the @NEJM shows that 67% of peanut allergic children and teens treated with oral immunotherapy could tolerate up to 2 peanuts without symptoms, reducing risk for accidental exposure. @AllergicLiving
- Landmark study paves way for food allergy prevention. LEAP hints at new food allergy guidelines #foodallergy #AAAAI15 bit.ly/1ABYdDp
- The AAAAI Board of Directors has a special message for all of our allergy, asthma and immunology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Study from @JACIInPractice shows majority of #epinephrine auto-injectors retained over 90% concentration of epinephrine years after expiration dates, regardless of the manufacturer.
- Stocking #epinephrine auto-injectors on commercial flights found to be cost-effective. According to a new study in @JACIInPractice, base-case scenarios demonstrate the annual cost per passenger-at-risk would be $0.08.
- Epinephrine nasal powder is a stable and effective treatment for anaphylaxis according to new research being presented at the 2024 AAAAI Annual Meeting. #AAAAI24 #epinephrine #anaphylaxis ow.ly/XI9X50QAj8G
- Treat severe allergic reactions with epinephrine (not antihistamines alone), regardless of whether they meet technical criteria for anaphylaxis. 3701 ADDA: Biphasic Anaphylaxis: Integrating Best Value Care with Patient Safety #AAAAI22
- Epinephrine is under-used – less than ¼ of children (and < 10% of adults) receive pre-hospital epinephrine for community anaphylaxis. 3701 ADDA: Biphasic Anaphylaxis: Integrating Best Value Care with Patient Safety #AAAAI22
- It is #Asthma and #Allergy Awareness Month. Find out more about why asthma makes it hard to breathe. #AsthmaandAllergyAwarenessMonth








