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.
First Drug for Treatment of Peanut Allergy for Children is Approved by FDA
“Peanut allergy affects approximately 1 million children in the U.S. and only 1 out of 5 of these children will outgrow their allergy. Because there is no cure, allergic individuals must strictly avoid exposure to prevent severe and potentially life-threatening…
Revised CPT Code for 2020
The following revisions and additions to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® American Medical Association) codes related to special otorhinolaryngologic services are effective January 1, 2020. 92548Computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), 6 conditions (ie eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform…
Why Do Otolaryngologists Treat Allergy?
Otolaryngologists are physicians that specialize in the treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is recognized as the oldest medical specialty in the United States dating back to 1896. The…
My AAOA Story
by Michael Platt, MD, FAAOA Like many AAOA fellows, I was first exposed to the AAOA as a resident. At that time, the opportunity to travel was probably just as important to me as the educational value of the course. …
The MIPS Update from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The MIPS 2019 Data Submission Period is Now Open MIPS Eligible Clinicians Can Start Submitting Data for 2019 through March 31 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened the data submission period for Merit-based Incentive Payment System…
Experience Scottsdale at the 2020 AAOA Annual Meeting by Cecelia Damask, DO
Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA is currently serving as Coordinator of Education of AAOA. https://youtu.be/j6zesvHwdzk Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA - Coordinator of Education Learn more about Cecelia Damask, DO, FAAOA here. Register for the 2020 AAOA Annual Meeting today! The AAOA…
Top research published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR)
Read top research published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 2018-2019: Top 5 Downloaded Articles Highlights of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in definition, prognosis, and advancement (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22214)Nasal saline irrigation: a clinical update (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22330)ICAR: endoscopic skull‐base…
USP General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations
Latest Updates on USP <797> On September 23, 2019, the United States Pharmacopeia has announced that, due to appeals underway, the previously announced implementation date of December 1, 2019 for Chapter <797> on Pharmaceutical Compounding of Sterile Preparations is officially postponed…
The Excitement of the Recent AAOA Annual Meeting is Still Upon Us…
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