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
Newly published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American…
Question: Costs are going up. Everything seems to be 20+% more expensive. How can I maintain my service…
As featured pre-work for our 2024 Annual Meeting, Teresa Thompson and Robert Puchalski, MD, FAAOA…
08/02/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/25: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/25: Research Grant Cycle
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Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More
2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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Coming Soon! New Explorers Course — Hybrid
90-days Access Feb 27 – May 27, 2025
March 27-29, 2025 - Live
The Hythe, Vail, CO
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
90-days Access June 10 – Sep 15, 2025
July 10-12, 2025 - Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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USP 797 Online Module
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via BackTable ENT Podcasts Surgeons are fortunate that their work is both fulfilling and well…
The AAOA Foundation (AAOAF) invites applications for research grants from residents and medical students. Selected…
Have you heard of the “October Theory”? Apparently, Autumn brings more than falling leaves, pumpkins,…
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.
Thanks to lobbying efforts from the House of Medicine, Congress took action this month. The Protecting Medicare & American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act avoided a 4% statutory cut from the PAYGO provisions, extended the moratorium on the 2% Medicare…
By Haidy Marzouk, MD; Nalin Patel, MD Wondering what the evidence shows in terms of pediatric otitis media and allergies shows? What’s the best approach to children with recurrent issues, especially after placement of tympanostomy tubes? What should we counsel…
James Connolly, MD; Alfred Sassler, MD - AAOA PPR Committee The past few years have seen increasing legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana across the United States. Concurrently, there has also been burgeoning use of cannabis-derived products such as…
The essential tools and pearls for a successful allergy practice by those who have done it! Adding allergy as an ancillary service can be a very rewarding addition to your practice as an otolaryngologist. This is a small guide to…
This summary is intended to provide practicing Otolaryngologists a guide to resuming safe allergy care in the era of COVID-19 pandemic.The impact of COVID-19 has been an unprecedented for modern healthcare, resulting in disruption of most elective care, including the…
Otolaryngologists are physicians that specialize in the treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is recognized as the oldest medical specialty in the United States dating back to 1896. The…
Heading to college is an exciting time. Many new opportunities and experiences await, but suffering from your allergies should not be one of them. What are the best ways for students to avoid exacerbation of their symptoms as they enter…
For most nasal sprays, tilt your head slightly forward. Point the spray away from the middle of your nose (also called the nasal septum). Imagine you are targeting the outside or temporal corner of the eye (lateral canthus). This helps…
Understanding the Different Types of Nasal Sprays Nasal sprays work well as they are sprayed directly into the nose in order to target nasal allergy symptoms without going to the rest of the body. These can decrease side-effects of the…
Final Standards for Allergen Extract Compounding under USP Chapter 797 The long-awaited new USP Chapter 797 standards on sterile compounding were released June 1 and take effect Dec. 1. Read the final approved USP letter here. Have questions? Attend the AAOA…
