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
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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
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available October 1 - December 31, 2025
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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.
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…
Peter Filip, MD, FAAOA; Dana Crosby, MD, FAAOA; Kara Detwiller, MD; Kent Lam, MD; and Mona Patadia, MD, FAAOA have developed a terrific panel discussion around endotypes of chronic sinusitis. This panel reviews the utility of CRS endotyping in clinical…
The 2025 AAOA Annual Meeting is taking place at the Seabird Resort in in Oceanside, CA! Oceanside, California is a coastal city in San Diego County known for its laid-back beach vibe, historic sites, and proximity to other major attractions…
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“They say it is the first step that costs the effort. I do not find it so. I am sure I could write unlimited “first chapters.” I have indeed written many”. — J.R.R. Tolkien As a Tolkien fan, the quote above…
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In this AAOA Journal Club episode from July 2025, Christine DeMason, MD, FAAOA and Haidy Marzouk, MD, FAAOA review recent allergy research, focusing on allergic biomarkers and chronic rhinosinusitis. They also talk about an impact of climate change on aerobiology,…
By Kevin Wilson, MD, FAAOA The AAOA is always seeking innovative ways to learn and network and provide more value to our members. Whether through walking tours of the host city or sampling the local cuisine, AAOA meetings offer more…
By Peter Filip, MD, FAAOA The AAOA course in Park City this year was outstanding. Along with the reliable allergy training that the course provides in an interactive manner, the course provided ample networking opportunities with faculty and other members…
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