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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

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

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule for 2026 Finalizes Controversial Policies

On October 31 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2026…

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Understanding Billable Units: Avoiding Denials & Optimizing Compliance

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

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

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Upcoming Dates

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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12/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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EDUCATION

2026 AAOA Basic Course

Join us at the upcoming 2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology for a one-of-a-kind session designed to help you refine and practice your allergy skin testing techniques. During this interactive session, Drs. Siddiqui, Brook and Folsom will walk you through skin testing techniques using several commonly available devices, highlighting the subtle differences in technique and performance. You’ll be able to observe live demonstrations, participate, and learn the nuances of each testing method in action. Learn More and Register

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

IFAR

Available Now

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Allergic Rhinitis Amplifies Asthma Risk in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Analysis
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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

2026 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
90-days Access June 9– Sep 14, 2026
August 8, 2026 - Registration Deadline
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
Tucson, AZ
*NOT in conjunction with AAOHNSF and the related ENT Society meetings
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Explorers Course 2027: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology - Hybrid
December 7, 2026 - March 7, 2027
January 7 - 9, 2027 - Live
The Hythe Vail, CO
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available February 1 - April 30, 2026

News and Updates

Can We Safely Taper? A New Question in CRSwNP Management

Commentary by Macaulay Ojeaga, MD on the article: Liang J, Lin SY. Tapering Biologic Therapy…

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Beyond the AAOA Annual Meeting: Discovering Tucson from Ventana Canyon

September is a wonderful time to visit Tucson, with the desert landscape refreshed by monsoon…

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Expert Tips for Surviving Pollen Season

By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Spring is here and whether we are ready for it…

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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

News You Can Use

Stay updated with our curated selection of the latest allergy news and more!

How a Mom Uncovered a Hidden Driver of Childhood Eczema
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-mom-uncovered-hidden-driver-childhood-eczema-2026a10007rz?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_260314_etid8189133&uac=81001SX&impID=8189133

Allergic Rhinitis Amplifies Asthma Risk in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Analysis
IFAR

Read Here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/alr.70141?campaign=wolearlyview

Chronic Cough in Patients Taking GLP-1s
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/chronic-cough-patients-taking-glp-1s-what-primary-care-2026a10005tb?ecd=mkm_ret_260301_mscpmrk_MOB_e71_C1_etid8142155&uac=81001SX&impID=8142155

Higher Rates of EOE and Food Allergy Found Mostly in White Male Teens
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/higher-rates-eoe-and-food-allergy-found-mostly-white-male-2026a10003js?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_260204_etid8081716&uac=81001SX&impID=8081716

Dupilumab Boosts Survival in Immune-Related Skin Events
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dupilumab-boosts-survival-immune-related-skin-events-2026a1000253?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_260125_etid8056324&uac=81001SX&impID=8056324

Species-Level Characterization of the Nasal Microbiome in Various Disease States Utilizing Third-Generation Sequencing
IFAR

Read Here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/alr.70103?campaign=wolearlyview

Stepwise Approach Recommended for Treating Sun Allergy
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/stepwise-approach-recommended-treating-sun-allergy-2025a1000m7w?ecd=mkm_ret_251230_mscpmrk_allergy_best-of-the-year_etid7981590&uac=81001SX&impID=7981590

‘Weed’ Whackers: Biologic Agents Reshaping Nasal Polyp Care
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/weed-whackers-biologic-agents-reshaping-nasal-polyp-care-2025a1000ube?ecd=mkm_ret_251230_mscpmrk_allergy_best-of-the-year_etid7981590&uac=81001SX&impID=7981590

Allergic to Your Smartwatch? You’re Not Alone
Medscape

Read Here:https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/allergic-your-smartwatch-youre-not-alone-2025a1000hv2?ecd=mkm_ret_251230_mscpmrk_allergy_best-of-the-year_etid7981590&uac=81001SX&impID=7981590

Can These 7 Supplements Help You Manage Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?
Everyday Health

Read Here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/supplements-to-help-manage-eosinophilic-esophagitis/

Why We Have Two Nostrils Instead of One Big Hole
Popular Science

Read Here: https://www.popsci.com/science/why-we-have-nostrils/

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
IFAR

Read Here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/alr.70078?campaign=wolearlyview

Climate Change, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis
JAMA

Read Here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2842287?resultClick=1

Bundling of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Turbinate Procedures
KZA

Read Here: https://www.kzanow.com/coding-coaches/bundling-of-drug-induced-sleep-endoscopy-and-turbinate-procedures-12-04-25

Allergy Therapy Shortcut? Omalizumab Speeds OIT Start
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/allergy-therapy-shortcut-omalizumab-speeds-oit-start-2025a1000wa7?ecd=mkm_ret_251130_mscpmrk_allergy_top-content_etid7908203&uac=81001SX&impID=7908203

AI Scribe May Ease Administrative Burdens for Clinicians
JAMA

Read Here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2840449

Higher Epinephrine Dose Tied to Better Anaphylaxis Outcomes
Medscape
Editor’s Note: AAOA teaches a range for adults from 0.2 to 0.5. A standard EpiPen is 0.3.

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/higher-epinephrine-dose-tied-better-anaphylaxis-outcomes-2025a1000suh?form=fpf

FDA Approves TEZSPIRE® For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Amgen

Read Here: https://wwwext.amgen.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/10/fda-approves-tezspire-for-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps

Advice to Feed Babies Peanuts Early and Often Helped Thousands of Kids Avoid Allergies
PBS News

Read Here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/advice-to-feed-babies-peanuts-early-and-often-helped-thousands-of-kids-avoid-allergies

Q&A: Can a New Tool Help With Tough Asthma Cases?
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/q-can-new-tool-help-tough-asthma-cases-2025a1000sc9?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_251021_etid7815897&uac=81001SX&impID=7815897

Supplements in Children: Motivated Parents, Scarce Data
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/evidence-scant-supplement-use-children-work-families-who-2025a1000qf5?ecd=mkm_ret_251017_mscpmrk_allergy_ped-allergy_etid7802460&uac=81001SX&impID=7802460

Pediatric Food-Related Adverse Events Surge as Food Labeling Falls Short
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pediatric-food-related-adverse-events-surge-food-labeling-2025a1000os2?ecd=mkm_ret_251017_mscpmrk_allergy_ped-allergy_etid7802460&uac=81001SX&impID=7802460

The Promise — and Price — of Needle-Free Epinephrine
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/promise-and-price-needle-free-epinephrine-2025a1000mot?ecd=mkm_ret_250908_mscpmrk_ped-allergy_etid7695165&uac=81001SX&impID=7695165

Indoor Air Cleaners More Hype Than Hope for Stopping Illness
Medscape

Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/indoor-air-cleaners-more-hype-than-hope-stopping-illness-2025a1000mks?ecd=mkm_ret_250908_mscpmrk_ped-allergy_etid7695165&uac=81001SX&impID=7695165

Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections
A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial
JAMA Internal Medicine

Read Here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2838335

mepolizumab (Rx)
Medscape

Read Here: https://reference.medscape.com/drug/nucala-mepolizumab-1000034?fbclid=IwY2xjawMn29FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOa01PZWM4eVdiT09iUGY2AR7Eow1SMyJjwHHc60kFXOWGYg8-j87eysmiJOjU8d9MryEpSJAUMvN4MDk-cQ_aem_ad5cQ72J7RoqoJNC8MbiRg#0

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