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Celebrating Over 80 Years Of Service!

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."

AAOA Member Benefits

  • Up to 60% discount for CME programs and free Annual Meeting. All AAOA’s CME programs meet ABOTOHNS Continuing Certification.
  • AAOA US ENT Affinity program, where AAOA members can gain savings on antigen, allergy supplies, and any of the other 5 service lines US ENT offers. For more email info@usentpartners.com.
  • Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
  • Advocacy support.
  • And much more! Learn More

ADVOCACY UPDATES

CMS Updates Conversion Factor for Physician Services

In early March, Congress adopted legislation that updated the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor for…

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CMS to Provide Advanced Payments to Those Affected by the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

On Saturday, March 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a statement…

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Policy Update: State of the Union Address, Budget Updates

President Biden’s State of the Union Address State of the Union Transcript State of the Union Video…

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Upcoming Dates

04/01/24: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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06/25/24: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2024 Basic Course

08/02/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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EDUCATION

AAOA Advanced Course

The recorded course content is available until April 30, 2024. This year’s Advanced Course featured Laryngology and Skull Base Surgery with Nausheen Jamal, MD and Garret Choby, MD as featured faculty.

RESIDENTS

For information about Resident membership, opportunities, DosedDaily, research grants, and other resources. Learn More

IFAR

Available Now

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IFAR Impact Factor: 2.454

IFAR Featured Content: COVID-19 - Free Access
Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More

Changes in Managing Practices

Working together with AAOA staff, volunteer leadership and members will enable us to have a positive impact on our members’ practices.

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Live and Online CME

2024 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
On-Demand Content Access Deadline:
April 30, 2024
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2024 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
July 25-27, 2024
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Availability - April 1, 2024

News and Updates

CEO Update, March 2024

March is such an optimistic month. (Although some may wonder this year with the extension of…

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Member Perspective on AAOA Value

by Dole Baker, MD, FAAOA Having been a long-time member of the AAOA, recent upgrades…

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College Allergy Symptoms Treatment Back to Shcool

PRACTICE RESOURCES

AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit

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.

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PARTNER RESOURCE CENTER

AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.

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PATIENT CORNER

COVID-19 Vaccines – AAOA Zoomcast

A brief summary of the COVID-19 Vaccines – AAOA Zoomcast Series: Just In Time Content for AAOA Members, Part II. Written by Haidy Marzouk, MD, FAAOA.

*Information related to COVID 19 is rapidly evolving

Panelists: Michelle Liu, MD; Nalin Patel, MD; Robert Stachler, MD.

Moderator: Jennifer Villwock, MD.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your most effective way to describe to others how the COVID19 vaccine works?
    1. The vaccine will teach the immune system to recognize the virus and neutralize it.
    1. It is not a live vaccine.
    1. We should all try to get vaccinated ASAP in an effort to develop herd immunity
    1. There are some side effects related to inflammatory response that people will get that are not severe.  These are worth it to protect ourselves and those around us.
  2. What concerns have people brought up to you regarding the vaccine?
    1. Severe allergic reaction – the current literature quotes the rate of severe reaction as 1.3/1Million
    1. Concerns regarding infertility from the vaccine – there is no literature to support this
      1. We have to counsel our patients to be cautious regarding a lot of misinformation circulating
    1. Safety – The vaccine is very safe.  There is an inflammatory response that occurs with the vaccine that is expected such as fever, fatigue, arm soreness, and body ache.  This is temporary and not dangerous
  3. How to approach hesitancy toward the vaccine?
    1. This is not related to level of education
    1. Early research shows that 14% of African Americans trust that it is safe and 34% of Latinos
      1. There are historical reasons for this
    1. Reassure people that this is NOT a live vaccine
    1. Be transparent that we looked into our own personal concerns and are willing to be vaccinated
  4. How to approach concerns regarding vaccine safety?
    1. There has been some sensationalization regarding the rate of severe allergic reactions from the vaccine.
    1. CDC reported a rate of 1.3/million doses
      1. Many related to ingredient polyethylene glycol, which is in many household products
      1. This is not a reason to not receive the vaccine
  5. What about the incidence of large local reactions that are delayed?
    1. Most of the reactions occur within 15 minutes
      1. Observation period can be considered for many
    1. Most have soreness at the site and muscle pain
    1. Few reports of nausea and lightheadedness, mild
    1. Fever/body aches for up to 3 days – more common after the second dose
    1. 0.2% rate of delayed large local reaction – not dangerous and often helped with antihistamines
  6. What about those receiving immunomodulators/immunotherapy?
    1. SCIT – can consider spacing out vaccine and allergy shot 3-5 days apart
    1. SLIT – can consider holding SLIT for that week
  7. What about patients receiving biologics?
    1. No issues or need to change biologic therapy around the time of the vaccine
    1. Those who are immune compromised are strongly recommended to receive the vaccine given it is not live and can be protective.
  8. Where to refer patients to for more information?
    1. AAOA website – patient information section for vaccine FAQs
    1. Hopkins website
    1. CDC website
    1. Be cautious regarding the source of information provided
    1. Encourage others to understand the history of distrust among certain populations (Syphilis experiments etc.)
  9. Do you intend to change PPE practices in the office once you and our staff are vaccinated?
    1. Vaccine effectiveness studies were in the context of social distancing.  We don’t know how much it will change without distancing.
    1. We know about effectiveness but not transmission yet.
    1. No panelist intends to change PPE protocol for now.
  10. Closing thoughts
    1. WEAR YOUR MASK
    1. Continue to be vigilant no matter what part of the country you practice in and what the current rates are.  This is true both inside and outside of work.
    1. Be sensitive and supportive when people are hesitant.

VIew the COVID-19 Vaccines Zoomcast.

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