CEO Update, April 2026
“Upcycling Turns Things into Other Things…..Which Is Like Magic” Upcycling is back in style. Even our AAOA lanyard has come in handy for more than just entry to our Annual Meeting. It is that time of year when it seems like…
“Upcycling Turns Things into Other Things…..Which Is Like Magic” Upcycling is back in style. Even our AAOA lanyard has come in handy for more than just entry to our Annual Meeting. It is that time of year when it seems like…
Test your knowledge with our Question of the Month, organized by our Patient & Professional Relations (PPR) Committee! These allergy trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn fun ENT facts while keeping your knowledge sharp. Question: Advanced…
USP General Chapter 797 Sterile Allergen Extract Compounding AAOA Online Module and Resources — 15% AAOA member only test kit discounts! USP General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations continues to impact allergy immunotherapy vial preparation since the updated…
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…
September is a wonderful time to visit Tucson, with the desert landscape refreshed by monsoon rains and cooler evenings that make it easy to explore. Even during a busy and content-rich 2026 AAOA Annual Meeting, you’ll find no shortage of…
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…
Policy Summary: Medicare regulations now permit physicians and qualified healthcare practitioners to fulfill direct supervision requirements using real-time two-way audio and visual interactive telecommunications technology. Implemented on January 1, 2026, this change was incorporated into standard Medicare policy rather than…
"Whimsy is the art of laughing at yourself, and finding joy in the unexpected." I see this little gnome during my staff walk and talks, and he never ceases to make me smile. He is a nice pause, a nice…
Stay updated with our curated selection of the latest allergy news and more! How a Mom Uncovered a Hidden Driver of Childhood EczemaMedscape Read Here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-mom-uncovered-hidden-driver-childhood-eczema-2026a10007rz?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_260314_etid8189133&uac=81001SX&impID=8189133 Allergic Rhinitis Amplifies Asthma Risk in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort…
“The greatness of community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King Wow! What a Winter! Those who want snow - see too much grass, and those of us who prefer to fly to…