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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As featured pre-work for our 2024 Annual Meeting, Teresa Thompson and Robert Puchalski, MD, FAAOA…
Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation (PAVE) Act to be introduced by Rep. Bucshon. AAOA is one…
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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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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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,…
By Gavin Setzen, MD, FACS, FAAOA, FARS, and Drew Franklin, MBA, FACMPE The healthcare landscape…
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.
Allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to common things in our surroundings. Allergies, often inherited, are the immune system reacting to something- eaten, touched, or inhaled that doesn’t affect most other people. If you have an allergy, your immune system mistakes…
"Food allergy is a costly, potentially life-threatening health condition that can adversely affect patients’ well-being". A study of 40 443 US adults, published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open, estimates that nearly 19 percent of adults think they have food allergies, but approximately…
There seem to be more and more medications available for allergy treatment that you can now purchase over the counter. The FDA has allowed some previously "prescription-only" drugs available directly to the consumer without a prescription which adds even more…
You have allergy symptoms, and want to find something to treat your symptoms without having to go to a doctor. The allergy aisle in the pharmacy or big box store is overwhelming. What do all these drugs do? Let's break…
Overview Allergy to penicillin and related antibiotics is the most commonly reported drug allergy in the United States. Approximately 85% of patients who describe themselves as “penicillin allergic” will have negative skin tests and can safely receive penicillin and related…
As indicated in our mission statement, the AAOA is concerned with advancing the treatment of patients with allergic disease. When the FDA was considering making Nasacort available over-the-counter, the AAOA surveyed our membership about the topic. The biggest concerns expressed…
Many patients with allergies also have sinus problems. Chronic sinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the sinuses that may cause nasal congestion, drainage, postnasal drainage, facial pain or pressure, decreased smell, and fatigue. Allergies can cause many if not all…
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lungs. It causes the airways to become swollen and narrow, especially when something, like allergens or cigarette smoke, triggers the muscles to tighten. This can lead to symptoms of asthma such as…
By Kevin Wilson MD So you’re thinking about allergy testing. Many people wonder what this entails and what to expect. First let’s review when to do testing: When the diagnosis of allergies is uncertain. When you would like to identify…
