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."
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
The AAOA has developed a telehealth toolkit to help you better understand and apply all the new…
Practitioner Locations CMS is temporarily waiving requirements that out-of-state practitioners be licensed in the state…
Theresa Thompson, CPC one of the featured practice management speakers for the Annual Meeting, has…
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You can now access 19.5 hrs of CME | Continuing Certification (CC) until May 30 by watching recorded content from the AAOA Explorers Course 2025!
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Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
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AAOA Educational Stacks
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March is such an optimistic month. (Although some may wonder this year with the extension of…
by Dole Baker, MD, FAAOA Having been a long-time member of the AAOA, recent upgrades…
Funny how there are so many metaphors for life in some of our day-to-day activities. …
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.
AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.
By Rob Stachler, MD, FAAOA Choosing between sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) can often be a very difficult decision. We are told that the allergy shots are “covered” by our insurance. We are often lulled into a false…
In writing this piece, I tried to find something inspirational to help set the stage. Google helps you find lots of “words to live by.” 2020 has taught us a lot, but perhaps it really is all about taking one step, one…
2020 has reminded us to be thankful. Thank You for your support through this year. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely,Jami Lucas, AAOA CEO/Executive Director
By Alfred M. Sassler, DO, FAAOA, FACS Many people with seasonal allergies know they are sensitive to pollens that increase and decrease in prevalence at different times of the year depending on the climate where they live. Sometimes called “Hay…
Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA on changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and AAOA member resources and virtual events. https://youtu.be/_Cn-vmrR3OQ If you have any questions or feedback, please contact AAOA at (202) 955-5010 or email to [email protected]. COVID-19 Resources Resuming SCIT…
On August 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule for CY 2021. This proposal updates payment policies and payment rates for Part B services furnished under the MPFS, as…
By James Connolly, MD, FAAOA Allergic rhinitis is caused by many different antigens. Some antigen exposure seasonal (limited exposure during the year such as ragweed or tree pollen), and some antigen exposure is year around or perennial, such as dust…
In the second episode of the AAOA's NEW podcast series Today in ENT Allergy: AAOA's Podcast, Jennifer Villwock, MD, FAAOA speaks with the AAOA's current Presedent (2019-2020) Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA. They are discussing the integral role allergy plays in…
Release Date: August 14, 2020; Expiration Date: August 13, 2021 Nasal polyps impact an estimated 13 million Americans. In particular, nasal polyps affect 45% of people with adult-onset asthma and approximately 30% of people with chronic rhinosinusitis, in the latter,…
By Robert Stachler, MD, FAAOA Allergy shots are given every week in the very beginning. This is referred to as the escalation phase. The time the doctor is building up the dose. At some point in the immunotherapy process, the…
