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Celebrating Over 80 Years Of Service!

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) represents over 2,700 Board-certified otolaryngologists and health care providers. Otolaryngology, frequently referred to as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), uniquely combines medical and surgical expertise to care for patients with a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, as well as commonly related conditions. AAOA members devote part of their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease. The AAOA actively supports its membership through education, research, and advocacy in the care of allergic patients.

"Advance the comprehensive management of allergy and inflammatory disease in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery through training, education, and advocacy."

AAOA Member Benefits

  • Up to 60% discount for CME programs and free Annual Meeting. All AAOA’s CME programs meet ABOTOHNS Continuing Certification.
  • AAOA US ENT Affinity program, where AAOA members can gain savings on antigen, allergy supplies, and any of the other 5 service lines US ENT offers. For more email affinityprogram@aaoallergy.org.
  • Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
  • Advocacy support.
  • And much more! Learn More
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CORNER

As part of our on-going member support, we are introducing a new website feature to help with common practice management challenges. We welcome your input with questions or challenges you would like to address. Read More

ADVOCACY UPDATES

Understanding Billable Units: Avoiding Denials & Optimizing Compliance

October 23, 2025

Understanding how payers define a billable unit for immunotherapy vial prep is essential to better…

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An Update on Federal Appropriations and the Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025

Despite efforts to fund the government for fiscal year (FY) 2026, Congress could not reach…

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Increase Enforcement of Information Blocking

September 30, 2025

Information blocking is back in the spotlight as HHS with the announcement that the Office…

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Upcoming Dates

12/01/25: Research Grant Cycle
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06/01/26: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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08/08/26: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION

Explorers Course 2026: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology

Focusing on surgical and medical management of airway disease in ENT, the Explorers Course 2026 will focus on the "sinus” headache, ocular manifestations of allergies and treatments beyond antihistamine eye drops, food allergy, microbiome and allergies/sinusitis, changing environment, and more. Learn about the Explorers Course 2026 here.

 

Call For Proposals

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 AAOA Annual Meeting Call for Proposals. Do you have burning content ideas to be presented at the Annual Meeting? The AAOA is seeking proposals to incorporate in the educational sessions for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Learn More

RESIDENTS

For information about Resident membership, opportunities, DosedDaily, research grants, and other resources. Learn More

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IFAR Featured Content: COVID-19 - Free Access
Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More

Changes in Managing Practices

Working together with AAOA staff, volunteer leadership and members will enable us to have a positive impact on our members’ practices.

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Live and Online CME

2025 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid, Independent
Content Access Until December 15
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Explorers Course 2026:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access December 22-March 23, 2026
January 22-24, 2026 - Live
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa,
Sonoma, CA
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2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
90-days Access June 9– Sep 14, 2026
July 9-11, 2026 – Live
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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2026 AAOA Annual Meeting –
Hybrid, Independent*
August 15 – October 15, 2026
September 11-13, 2026 – Live
Loews Ventana Canyon
*NOT in conjunction with AAOHNSF and the related ENT Society meetings 

USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available October 1 - December 31, 2025

News and Updates

News You Can Use

November 25, 2025

Stay updated with our curated selection of the latest allergy news and more! Climate Change,…

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CEO Update, November 2025

November 21, 2025

"There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees–as if we…

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The Dangerous Benadryl Trend Putting Young People at Risk

November 20, 2025

By Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA As a physician deeply committed to patient safety and public…

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College Allergy Symptoms Treatment Back to Shcool

PRACTICE RESOURCES

AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) Practice Resource Tool Kit is intended as a guide to help AAOA members integrate allergy into their otolaryngology practice and to continually improve on this integration as new information, regulations, and resources become available.

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PARTNER RESOURCE CENTER

AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.

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PATIENT CORNER

The Dangerous Benadryl Trend Putting Young People at Risk

By Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA As a physician deeply committed to patient safety and public health, I am extremely alarmed by the recent surge in…

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AAOA Leadership

A Message from AAOA President, Alpen Patel, MD

Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA is currently serving as 2019-2020 AAOA President.

AAOA’s 2019-2020 President, Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA

Learn more about Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA here.

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CEO Update, November 2025

"There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees–as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again." – Ruth Ahmed Wow! Congrats to the Education Committee and everyone…

The Dangerous Benadryl Trend Putting Young People at Risk

By Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA As a physician deeply committed to patient safety and public health, I am extremely alarmed by the recent surge in recreational misuse of diphenhydramine (Benadryl), particularly among young people. The trend documented in the recent Wired article…

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