CEO Update, December 2025
The holiday specials fill you with hope and reflection. Even the Sound of Music (which I still do not understand the Christmas link) offers hope with Maria telling the children where one door closes a window opens — not to…
The holiday specials fill you with hope and reflection. Even the Sound of Music (which I still do not understand the Christmas link) offers hope with Maria telling the children where one door closes a window opens — not to…
Sonoma in January is peaceful, cozy, and crowd-free. With quiet tasting rooms, crisp winter scenery, and a relaxed pace after the holidays, it’s the perfect time to enjoy wine country at its most authentic — and it provides an ideal…
By Christopher Vickery, MD, FAAOA Why We Sneeze at Christmas, Even Though the Pollen Counts Are Low Many people are surprised to find their allergy symptoms flaring in December, even though outdoor pollen counts are low. The holidays bring a…
Still deciding whether to register for the upcoming Explorers Course 2026?Take a moment to watch these highlights shared by attendees from the previous course.Their firsthand experiences offer valuable insight — and demonstrate why the Explorers Course 2026 is one you…
Stay updated with our curated selection of the latest allergy news and more! Can These 7 Supplements Help You Manage Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?Everyday Health Read Here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/supplements-to-help-manage-eosinophilic-esophagitis/ Why We Have Two Nostrils Instead of One Big HolePopular Science Read Here:…
"There is something so special in the early leaves drifting from the trees–as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again." – Ruth Ahmed Wow! Congrats to the Education Committee and everyone…
By Scott Fortune, MD, FAAOA As a physician deeply committed to patient safety and public health, I am extremely alarmed by the recent surge in recreational misuse of diphenhydramine (Benadryl), particularly among young people. The trend documented in the recent Wired article…
Change is never easy. We all spout the idioms around continuous quality improvement and tell ourselves we are evolving, but it involves more than just telling ourselves. It requires action, effort, and determination with a few slip ups and obstacles…
“I owe a lot to the AAOA and the fellowship process. Obtaining that level of expertise improved my patient outcomes greatly and made me and my practice more marketable. I was asked about my allergy practice/fellowship at several job interviews…
“Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things” — Theodore Levitt Kudos to our Board and Education Committee! They continue to try to view challenges as opportunities and to view them through new eyes. Jennifer Villwock, MD,…