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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Thanks to your feedback, we have reimagined our Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology to give you educational programming that encompasses your full scope of practice. Join us for the new Explorers Course 2025: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology. Learn More
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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2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
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The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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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.
To help members who are having trouble acquiring PPE, AAOA is collaborating with Project N95 to purchase N95 respirators (certified by CDC and NIOSH), nitrile powder free gloves, Level 1 and Level 2 AAMI isolation gowns, ASTM Level 1 and…
Now at the end of 2020, we embark on another year with the AAOA, but with significant and obvious changes. As an organization, we strive to continue to serve the membership with both education and tools necessary to treat allergic…
Dear Colleagues, I hope all of you enjoyed our spectacular record-setting annual meeting with over 500 registered attendees this year. I wish we could have connected in person in Scottsdale; however, this year has brought unprecedented challenges to everyone due…
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By Rob Stachler, MD, FAAOA Choosing between sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) can often be a very difficult decision. We are told that the allergy shots are “covered” by our insurance. We are often lulled into a false…
In writing this piece, I tried to find something inspirational to help set the stage. Google helps you find lots of “words to live by.” 2020 has taught us a lot, but perhaps it really is all about taking one step, one…
2020 has reminded us to be thankful. Thank You for your support through this year. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely,Jami Lucas, AAOA CEO/Executive Director
By Alfred M. Sassler, DO, FAAOA, FACS Many people with seasonal allergies know they are sensitive to pollens that increase and decrease in prevalence at different times of the year depending on the climate where they live. Sometimes called “Hay…
Alpen Patel, MD, FAAOA on changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and AAOA member resources and virtual events. https://youtu.be/_Cn-vmrR3OQ If you have any questions or feedback, please contact AAOA at (202) 955-5010 or email to [email protected]. COVID-19 Resources Resuming SCIT…
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