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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This fall, November 14-16, take your learning to the next level—while soaking up the coastal beauty of Oceanside, CA, by attending the 2025 AAOA Annual Meeting. Whether you’re a seasoned ENT allergy provider or building a new service line, the 2025 AAOA Annual Meeting brings you cutting-edge education, actionable practice tips, and networking opportunities. Register Today
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 2025 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 2025 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, 2025
“They say it is the first step that costs the effort. I do not find…
In this AAOA Journal Club episode from July 2025, Christine DeMason, MD, FAAOA and Haidy…
By Kevin Wilson, MD, FAAOA The AAOA is always seeking innovative ways to learn and…
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.
Join Haidy Marzouk, MD, FAAOA, chair of AAOA PPR Committee, as she chats with Anaïs Rameau, MD about the exciting role of artificial intelligence and its potential in medicine. Anaïs Rameau, MD is Associate Professor of Laryngology, Chief of Dysphagia,…
In recognition of Food Allergy Awareness week May 11-17, 2025, we are answering a common question about food allergy testing coding and billing. Q: How do you bill for food allergy testing? A: Typically, most choose to do a panel…
The 2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology is going to Utah! We are excited to host the live portion of the Basic Course at The Chateaux Deer Valley from July 10-12, 2025. Nestled amid the majestic Deer Valley mountains, The…
Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOAChair AAOA Socioeconomic Committee AI is currently one of the hottest topics — not just in medicine, but in everyday life. Physicians are now using AI to assist in writing medical presentations. There is now an AI…
Join the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) in recognizing Food Allergy Awareness Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis, promoting education, and encouraging safer practices for individuals and families managing food allergies. You are…
By William Reisacher, MD, FAAOA Most people have heard about food allergies, or even know someone who had to run to the ER after eating a peanut or a shrimp. We have seen that food allergies on the rise, cost…
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Haidy Marzouk, MD, FAAOA, and Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA, members of the AAOA Patient & Professional Relations (PPR) Committee, explore key issues and recurring concerns faced by geriatric patients in the field of Otolaryngology. Their discussion highlights the unique challenges…
Practice Corner FAQ’s https://youtu.be/F7rlAIK27bc We receive regular questions about when to use modifiers. The video clip is an excerpt from our Annual Meeting 2024 presentation, “If It’s Not Documented, It Didn’t Happen.” In this clip, Teresa Thompson, BS, CPC, CMSCS,…
Join Haidy Marzouk, MD, FAAOA, and Nalin Patel, MD, FAAOA as they delve into the most frequently asked questions in pediatric ENT. This insightful discussion covers a range of topics that concern both parents and medical professionals, providing expert advice…