AAOA Patient Otolaryngic Allergy Education Brochures

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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."

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Impact OF 2019 Physician Fee Schedule on Allergy and Sinus Services

January 10, 2019

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November 12, 2018

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November 10, 2018

Revisions to USP Chapter 797 Open for Comment Since the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) released…

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October 26, 2021

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September 13, 2021

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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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Hypoallergenic Pet Food: Myth or Magic Solution?

By Alfred Sassler, DO, AAOA PPR Commitee A major pet food producer is marketing a “groundbreaking” cat food to reduce cat allergens. It was released…

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What is an Allergy? Why ENT Allergy Specialist?

The following patient education brochures help provide answers to questions about allergy symptoms, treatments, Otolaryngologists/ENT specialists, and other allergy-related questions. If you have additional questions, use the Find an AAOA Member Physician function to locate an AAOA member physician in your community.

You can download the brochures and take them to your local printer so they can be printed for your patients.

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Patient Brochures

ENT Allergy Specialist

What is an Allergy?

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Recent Blog Articles

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Making sense of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Allergy Medication Aisle

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Nasal Sprays

Nasal Sprays can be an effective treatment options for many allergy sufferers. Read More

Allergy Testing

Allergy Testing is important to identify the allergens that impact you.
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