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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

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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08/08/26: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION

Explorers Course 2026: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology

Focusing on surgical and medical management of airway disease in ENT, the Explorers Course 2026 will focus on the "sinus” headache, ocular manifestations of allergies and treatments beyond antihistamine eye drops, food allergy, microbiome and allergies/sinusitis, changing environment, and more. Learn about the Explorers Course 2026 here.

 

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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IFAR Impact Factor: 2.454

IFAR Featured Content: COVID-19 - Free Access
Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More

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

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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2026 AAOA Annual Meeting –
Hybrid, Independent*
August 15 – October 15, 2026
September 11-13, 2026 – Live
Loews Ventana Canyon
*NOT in conjunction with AAOHNSF and the related ENT Society meetings 

USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available October 1 - December 31, 2025

News and Updates

Allergic Reactions Related to Covid-19 Vaccinations in Allergic Patients

December 28, 2020

Joint Statement by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO–HNS) and the American…

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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

December 23, 2020

With the advent of the vaccine comes new questions and concerns. To help you address those…

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A Message From The AAOA President Wesley VanderArk, MD, FAAOA

December 9, 2020

Now at the end of 2020, we embark on another year with the AAOA, but…

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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

The Twelve Days of Allergies

By Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA Why We Sneeze at Christmas, Even Though the Pollen Counts Are Low Many people are surprised to find their allergy…

(202) 955-5010 contact@aaoallergy.org

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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

CEO Update, Fall 2023 -Winter 2024

December 12, 2023

“But time, keeps flowing like a river….on and on to…

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A Message From The AAOA President, Douglas Dawson MD, FAAOA

December 1, 2023

As the incoming president, I want to express my gratitude…

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Practice Management

Medicare Advantage FAQ

February 21, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently sent a…

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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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2025 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid, Independent
November 14-16, 2025
The Seabird Resort, Oceanside, CA
(access from San Diego or Santa Anna Airports)
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Explorers Course 2026:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
January 22-24, 2026
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa,
Sonoma, CA

USP 797 Online Module
Learn More and Register

AAOA Educational Stacks
Available October 1, 2025

Advocacy Updates

The MIPS Update from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

January 6, 2020

The MIPS 2019 Data Submission Period is Now Open MIPS…

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USP General Chapter Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations

November 14, 2019

Latest Updates  on USP <797> On September 23, 2019, the United…

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