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."

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 [email protected].
Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
Advocacy support.
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CORNER

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

ADVOCACY UPDATES

New guidance for payers related to unreasonable documentation for immunotherapy

November 6, 2024

Newly published guidance from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), the American…

Costs are going up. How can I maintain my service lines without going into debt?

October 21, 2024

Question: Costs are going up. Everything seems to be 20+% more expensive. How can I maintain my service…

“If It Is Not Documented”

October 10, 2024

As featured pre-work for our 2024 Annual Meeting, Teresa Thompson and Robert Puchalski, MD, FAAOA…

Upcoming Dates

12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/25: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/25: Research Grant Cycle
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08/08/25: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION

What Happened to the AAOA Advanced Course?

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

Call For Proposals

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

RESIDENTS

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

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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.

Live and Online CME

Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access Feb 27 – May 30, 2025
March 27-29, 2025 - Live
The Hythe, Vail, CO
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
90-days Access June 10 – Sep 15, 2025
July 10-12, 2025 - Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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2025 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid, Independent

November 14-16, 2025

The Seabird Resort, Oceanside, CA
(access from San Diego or Santa Anna Airports)

USP 797 Online Module
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News and Updates

CEO Update, October 2024 – “October Theory”

October 23, 2024

Have you heard of the “October Theory”? Apparently, Autumn brings more than falling leaves, pumpkins,…

Expanding Access through the ENT PA Model, Same-Day Appointments and Walk-In Urgent Care

October 23, 2024

By Gavin Setzen, MD, FACS, FAAOA, FARS, and Drew Franklin, MBA, FACMPE The healthcare landscape…

“If It Is Not Documented”

October 10, 2024

As featured pre-work for our 2024 Annual Meeting, Teresa Thompson and Robert Puchalski, MD, FAAOA…

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.

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

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…

(202) 955-5010 [email protected]

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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

How Does One Test for Allergies?

By Jodi Zuckerman MD, FAAOA Allergy testing can be…

Runny nose, sneezing and cough – Is it a cold or allergies?

By Christine DeMason, MD While patients with a cold…

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Nasal Sprays

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

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