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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

Upcoming Dates

10/15/26: Annual Meeting Content Access
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12/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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12/16/26: Explorers Course Hotel Deadline
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06/01/27: Research Grant Cycle
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07/01/27: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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EDUCATION

Explorers Course 2027

Content deep dives for 2027 will focus on advanced rhinology for the private practice ENT, advanced laryngology featuring Nausheen Jamal, MD, Chair, UTMB and Barbara Ebersole, an outstanding SLP at MD Anderson, ETD and the roll for in office procedures, balloons, and more, dermatologic manifestation of allergic disease, and more! 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

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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 Annual Meeting – Hybrid
Content Access October 15, 2026
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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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2027 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy &
Immunology – Hybrid
June 8, 2027 - September 10, 2027
July 8-10, 2027 - Live
Paradise Point San Diego, CA

2027 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
October 28 - October 31, 2027 - Live
Mills House Charleston, SC

USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available Until December 31

News and Updates

CEO Update, March 2024

March 18, 2024

March is such an optimistic month. (Although some may wonder this year with the extension of…

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Member Perspective on AAOA Value

February 23, 2024

by Dole Baker, MD, FAAOA Having been a long-time member of the AAOA, recent upgrades…

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CEO Update, February 2024

February 22, 2024

Funny how there are so many metaphors for life in some of our day-to-day activities. …

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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

Breaking Down Viral ENT Health Hacks

By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Social media continues to be a highly utilized source of health information especially among younger patients. According to a survey…

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Important Information

USP 797 Update

While the implementation date of the new USP General Chapter <797> Sterile Compounding has been postponed, it is not too early to start preparing. The 3 key compliance criteria all compounding personnel must meet annually. Learn More

Ingestion Update

Previously ingestion challenge testing for food, drugs or other substance was reported under Code 95075. That code has been deleted and effective January 1, 2013, is replaced by two new codes 95076 and 95079. Read More

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Updated Opinions and Guidance

FDA Updates

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the following sublingual tablets for pollen-induced allergies.

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Scope of Knowledge

View the Updated Scope of Knowledge via PDF. View Now:

AAOA Scope of Knowledge

Medicare, MACRA and Your Practice

Medicare Documentation

Medicare has changed the documentation requirements. Please read this important update. Read More

MACRA Timeline

Please review the MACRA reporting timeline update for 2017. Read More

Become a Member

As a member, you will be eligible for registration fee discounts on all AAOA CME functions and all of our patient education and practice management resources. These savings alone can offset most or all of your dues. New in 2024! AAOA – US ENT Affinity program. Join Today

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AAOA NEWS

Protecting our Teens: Anaphylaxis, EpiPens, High Risks

February 21, 2025

By: Haidy Marzouk, MD, MBA, FAAOA In honor of kids…

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CEO Update, February 2025

February 20, 2025

"Belonging is being somewhere where you want to be, and…

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Practice Management

“If It Is Not Documented”

October 10, 2024

As featured pre-work for our 2024 Annual Meeting, Teresa Thompson…

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Many otolaryngologists and their practice administrators confuse marketing and advertising, thinking marketing is limited to advertising to attract new patients.
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New IFAR Article

Special Issue: International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Olfaction Access Here

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2026 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
Content Access October 15, 2026
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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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2027 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy &
Immunology – Hybrid
June 8, 2027 – September 10, 2027
July 8-10, 2027 – Live
Paradise Point San Diego, CA
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2027 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
October 28 – October 31, 2027 – Live
Mills House Charleston, SC
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Release October 1 – December 31

Advocacy Updates

CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Summary

August 20, 2020

On August 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…

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We Are Rolling Out Our First Completely Virtual CME Course

June 22, 2020

Chamberlain’s often-used quote about living in interesting times used to…

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