CEO Update, June 2026
“Not all peer pressure is bad. If you have peers who are pushing you to go further in life and believe in your dreams. Man, you got it made!" — Jeff Moore If the World Cup has taught us anything,…
“Not all peer pressure is bad. If you have peers who are pushing you to go further in life and believe in your dreams. Man, you got it made!" — Jeff Moore If the World Cup has taught us anything,…
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: Exploring…
Staying current with emerging research is essential for delivering evidence-based allergy and rhinology care. The latest AAOA Journal Club session provides a valuable review of recent literature impacting the diagnosis and management of allergic and inflammatory conditions encountered in otolaryngology…
“Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience." — Ralph Waldo Emerson It is that time of year when everything looks new, fresh, excited. Trees, despite their pollen, and gardens are all awake and blooming with all their glory. Our…
By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Social media continues to be a highly utilized source of health information especially among younger patients. According to a survey done by Healthline, 1 in 3 Gen Z participants use TikTok as their main resource…
“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…
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…