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
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
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July 10-12, 2025 - Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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The AAOA Foundation (AAOAF) invites applications for research grants from residents and medical students. Selected…
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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.
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…
By James Connolly, MD, FAAOA Allergic rhinitis is caused by many different antigens. Some antigen exposure seasonal (limited exposure during the year such as ragweed or tree pollen), and some antigen exposure is year around or perennial, such as dust…
By Robert Stachler, MD, FAAOA Allergy shots are given every week in the very beginning. This is referred to as the escalation phase. The time the doctor is building up the dose. At some point in the immunotherapy process, the…
by Dana Crosby, MD Why Is It Important? Peanuts are the number one cause of death from food induced anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction of the body, in the United States.Peanut allergy is typically a lifelong problem.Risk of death related…
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…
What should I do? My allergy testing is negative but I still have symptoms. What should I do?You suffer through every spring, sneezing and coughing, with pressure in your ears and your eyes are so itchy you’d rather keep them…
As you embark on your allergy testing, there are several important things to remember. Your testing process may take 60-90 minutes but will result in information on which allergens you react to and how severely you react to each one. …
