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
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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.
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
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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 - December 31, 2025
By Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA Why We Sneeze at Christmas, Even Though the Pollen Counts…
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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.
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 symptoms flaring in December, even though outdoor pollen counts are low. The holidays bring a…
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Stay updated with our curated selection of the latest allergy news and more! Why We Have Two Nostrils Instead of One Big HolePopular Science Read Here: https://www.popsci.com/science/why-we-have-nostrils/ The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Chronic RhinosinusitisIFAR Read Here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/alr.70078?campaign=wolearlyview Climate Change,…
By Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA As a physician deeply committed to patient safety and public health, I am extremely alarmed by the recent surge in recreational misuse of diphenhydramine (Benadryl), particularly among young people. The trend documented in the recent Wired article…
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“I owe a lot to the AAOA and the fellowship process. Obtaining that level of expertise improved my patient outcomes greatly and made me and my practice more marketable. I was asked about my allergy practice/fellowship at several job interviews…
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“Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things” — Theodore Levitt Kudos to our Board and Education Committee! They continue to try to view challenges as opportunities and to view them through new eyes. Jennifer Villwock, MD,…
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…