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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

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule for 2026 Finalizes Controversial Policies

February 10, 2026

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

October 23, 2025

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

October 1, 2025

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

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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

April 7, 2026

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

April 6, 2026

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

April 2, 2026

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

Expert Tips for Surviving Pollen Season

By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Spring is here and whether we are ready for it or not, pollen season is here as well. There is a…

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Blog

The Global Pollen Project

If you’re working with pollen identification, the Global Pollen Project’s Master Reference Collection is a great resource for you. It brings together high-quality pollen images and taxonomic information from collections around the world, all organized by family and species to make browsing easy.

https://globalpollenproject.org/Taxon

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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 in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026 Feb 1;152(2):115-116. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2025.4675. PMID: 41452610. Biologic therapy has transformed the management of…

Expert Tips for Surviving Pollen Season

By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Spring is here and whether we are ready for it or not, pollen season is here as well. There is a lot of information especially on social media about how to avoid pollen, but not all…

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