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
After weeks of partisan debate and internal Republican disagreements, President Trump signed the One Big…
In recognition of Food Allergy Awareness week May 11-17, 2025, we are answering a common…
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08/08/25: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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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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All of the recorded sessions from the 2025 Basic Course plus pre-work on-demand content, worth up to 26.25 hrs of CME/CC eligible, are now available on-demand. They can be viewed by clicking on each session in the agenda in the Whova app. Must be registered for the course. Click here to register.
Looking to learn more about allergy skin testing? Check out the AAOA Basic Course and Skin Testing Practicum.
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 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 2025 Annual Meeting. Learn More
For information about Resident membership, opportunities, DosedDaily, research grants, and other resources. Learn More
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Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More
2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
Access Available Until Sep 15, 2025
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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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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available October 1, 2025
In this AAOA Journal Club episode from July 2025, Christine DeMason, MD, FAAOA and Haidy…
By Kevin Wilson, MD, FAAOA The AAOA is always seeking innovative ways to learn and…
By Peter Filip, MD, FAAOA The AAOA course in Park City this year was outstanding…
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.
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In recognition of Food Allergy Awareness week May 11-17, 2025, we are answering a common question about food allergy testing coding and billing. Q: How do you bill for food allergy testing? A: Typically, most choose to do a panel…
Practice Corner FAQ’s https://youtu.be/F7rlAIK27bc We receive regular questions about when to use modifiers. The video clip is an excerpt from our Annual Meeting 2024 presentation, “If It’s Not Documented, It Didn’t Happen.” In this clip, Teresa Thompson, BS, CPC, CMSCS,…
January is the ideal time to do a payer policy review. Many payers make changes and updates effective at the start of the year. Below are steps to navigating changes in payer policies: Designate a payer policy reviewer Keep charts…
Beginning January 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded its billing policy for HCPCS code G2211 (Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all…
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From American Medical Association (AMA) On December 20th the House and Senate avoided a government shut down and passed a continuing resolution to keep federal agencies and programs operating until March 14. Most of earlier proposed health care package, including…
AMA Update Tuesday, Congressional leaders released a health care package to accompany the FY 2025 Continuing Resolution that is supposed to be voted on by December 20. Here is a document that highlights the key provisions of interest to medicine. In…
Practice Corner FAQ’s Q: Is there a maximum number for allergen tests? A: For an initial diagnostic evaluation, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined a limit of <70 prick/puncture tests and up to 40 intracutaneous tests…
from CRD Associates Election Update Donald Trump won the presidency with 312 electoral votes, with Vice President Kamala Harris receiving 226 electoral votes. Senate Republicans flipped the Senate and will have the majority in the 119th Congress. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH),…