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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 affinityprogram@aaoallergy.org.
  • Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
  • Advocacy support.
  • And much more! Learn More
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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

United Healthcare Home Immunotherapy Policy Change

January 6, 2023

United Healthcare has recently announced a policy change. Effective January 1, 2023, UHC will no longer…

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Medicare 2022 Conversion Factor Update

December 22, 2021

Thanks to lobbying efforts from the House of Medicine, Congress took action this month. The…

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CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Summary

July 27, 2021

On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician…

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Upcoming Dates

10/15/26: Annual Meeting Content Access
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12/01/26: Research Grant Cycle
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12/16/26: Explorers Course Hotel Deadline
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06/01/27: Research Grant Cycle
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07/01/27: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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EDUCATION

Explorers Course 2027

Content deep dives for 2027 will focus on advanced rhinology for the private practice ENT, advanced laryngology featuring Nausheen Jamal, MD, Chair, UTMB and Barbara Ebersole, an outstanding SLP at MD Anderson, ETD and the roll for in office procedures, balloons, and more, dermatologic manifestation of allergic disease, and more! Learn More and Register

Call For Proposals

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 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 2026 Annual Meeting. Learn More

RESIDENTS

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

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Allergic Rhinitis Amplifies Asthma Risk in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Analysis
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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

2026 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
Content Access October 15, 2026
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Explorers Course 2027: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology - Hybrid
December 7, 2026 - March 7, 2027
January 7 - 9, 2027 - Live
The Hythe Vail, CO
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2027 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy &
Immunology – Hybrid
June 8 - September 10, 2027
July 8-10, 2027 - Live
Paradise Point San Diego, CA

2027 AAOA Annual Meeting -
Hybrid, Independent*
September 28 - December 1, 2027
October 28 - October 31, 2027 - Live
Mills House Charleston, SC
*Not in conjunction with AAOHNSF and the related ENT Society meetings

USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available Until December 31

News and Updates

AAOA-ARS Virtual Allergy and Rhinology Panel: Endotyping in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

September 18, 2025

Peter Filip, MD, FAAOA; Dana Crosby, MD, FAAOA; Kara Detwiller, MD; Kent Lam, MD; and…

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Discover Oceanside, California!

August 27, 2025

The 2025 AAOA Annual Meeting is taking place at the Seabird Resort in in Oceanside,…

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CEO Update, August 2025

August 22, 2025

“They say it is the first step that costs the effort.  I do not find…

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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

Breaking Down Viral ENT Health Hacks

By Christie DeMason, MD, FAAOA Social media continues to be a highly utilized source of health information especially among younger patients. According to a survey…

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Patient Resources

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Important Topics

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Spotlight Stories

Treatment Options

Pharmacology

Medications can frequently control allergy symptoms. These may include antihistamines, decongestants, prescription nasal sprays, leukotriene inhibitors and other types of products.
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Allergies and Seasons

Seasonal Allergies

In the late summer of each year millions of students return to college, where the usual challenges of class work and crusty professors are expected, as are camaraderie with peers and the fall football season.
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Pollen Maps

Spring Map

Summer Map

Fall Map

Patient Resources

EpiPen Shortage Update

August 29, 2018

FDA has a drug shortage database which includes reasons for and updates…

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FDA Approves First Generic Version of EpiPen

August 17, 2018

The Food and Drug Administration approves the first generic version…

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

August 1, 2017

There seem to be more and more medications available for…

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NEWS and BLOG

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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