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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

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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

Most Cited and Accessed IFAR articles during 2017-2018

The lists below of the most cited and most accessed (downloaded) articles from IFAR (International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology) during 2017-18. 


Top-10 Cited IFAR Articles Published 2017-2018:

Evidence of microbiota dysbiosis in chronic rhinosinusitis
Volume 7, Issue 3
First Author: Michael Hoggard BSc(hons)
Senior Author: Richard G. Douglas MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21871 

Mapping and comparing bacterial microbiota in the sinonasal cavity of healthy, allergic rhinitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis subjects
Volume 7, Issue 6
First Author: Devyani Lal MD
Senior Author: Emily K. Cope PhD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21934 

Investigation of sinonasal microbiome spatial organization in chronic rhinosinusitis
Volume 7, Issue 1
First Author: Vijay R. Ramakrishnan MD
Senior Author: Daniel N. Frank PhD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21854 

Denatonium-induced sinonasal bacterial killing may play a role in chronic rhinosinusitis outcomes
Volume 7, Issue 7
First Author: Ryan M. Carey BSE
Senior Author: Noam A. Cohen MD, PhD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21949 

Role of tissue eosinophils in chronic rhinosinusitis-associated olfactory loss
Volume 7, Issue 10
First Author: Leah J. Hauser MD
Senior Author: Justin H. Turner MD, PhD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21994 

The prognostic role of serum eosinophil and basophil levels in sinonasal polyposis
Volume 7, Issue 3
First Author: Giuseppe Brescia MD
Senior Author: Gino Marioni MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21885 

Prospective, multicenter evaluation of balloon sinus dilation for treatment of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis
Volume 7, Issue 3
First Author: Zachary M. Soler MD, MSc
Senior Author: Shaun A. Nguyen MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21889

Computational fluid dynamics evaluation of posterior septectomy as a viable treatment option for large septal perforations
Volume 7, Issue 7
First Author: Bradley A. Otto MD
Senior Author: Kai Zhao PhD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21951

Surgical therapy vs continued medical therapy for medically refractory chronic rhinosinusitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Volume 7, Issue 2
First Author: Zara M. Patel MD
Senior Author: Peter H. Hwang MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21872 

The Empty Nose Syndrome 6-Item Questionnaire (ENS6Q): a validated 6-item questionnaire as a diagnostic aid for empty nose syndrome patients
Volume 7, Issue 1
First Author: Nathalia Velasquez MD
Senior Author: Jayakar V. Nayak MD, PhD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21842 


Top-10 Most Accessed IFAR Articles Published 2017-2018:

International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis
Volume 7, Issue 2
First Author: Sarah K. Wise MD, MSCR
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22073

Cryosurgical posterior nasal tissue ablation for the treatment of rhinitis
Volume 7, Issue 10
First Author: Peter H. Hwang MD
Senior Author: Jacob Johnson MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21991

A phase 3 trial of mometasone furoate sinus implants for chronic sinusitis with recurrent nasal polyps
Volume 8, Issue 4
First Author: Robert C. Kern MD
Senior Author: Anna K. Gawlicka PhD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22084

International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: allergic rhinitis-executive summary
Volume 8, Issue 2
First Author: Sarah K. Wise MD, MSCR
Senior Author: Elina Toskala MD, PhD, MBA
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22070

Clinical associations between allergies and rapid eye movement sleep disturbances
Volume 8, Issue 7
First Author: Shelley R. Berson MD, FACS
Senior Author: Manoj Abraham MD, FACS
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22099

Corticosteroid nasal irrigations are more effective than simple sprays in a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial for chronic rhinosinusitis after sinus surgery
Volume 8, Issue 4
First Author: Richard J. Harvey MD, PhD
Senior Author: Raymond Sacks MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22093

Outcomes after complete endoscopic sinus surgery and aspirin desensitization in aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease
Volume 8, Issue 1
First Author: Nithin D. Adappa MD
Senior Author: John V. Bosso MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22036

Open access: is there a predator at the door?
Volume 8, Issue 2
First Author: Rakesh Chandra MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22049

EXHANCE-12: 1-year study of the exhalation delivery system with fluticasone (EDS-FLU) in chronic rhinosinusitis
Volume 8, Issue 8
First Author: James N. Palmer MD
Senior Author: Ramy A. Mahmoud MD MPH
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22141

Evaluation of patient nasal saline irrigation practices following endoscopic sinus surgery
Volume 8, Issue 1
First Author: Frederick Yoo MD
Senior Author: Jeffrey D. Suh MD
https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.22034

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