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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.
  • 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

AMA Update: Congress Fails Patients and Physicians 

December 23, 2024

From American Medical Association (AMA) On December 20th the House and Senate avoided a government…

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Update on Congressional CR Activity

December 19, 2024

AMA Update Tuesday, Congressional leaders released a health care package to accompany the FY 2025…

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Allergy Testing Medicare Definitions & Coverage

December 12, 2024

Practice Corner FAQ’s Q: Is there a maximum number for allergen tests? A: For an…

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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.

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Live and Online CME

2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access Feb 27 – May 27, 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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AAOA Educational Stacks
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News and Updates

Bruce Scott, MD on physician payment

December 19, 2024

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CEO Update, December 2024

December 18, 2024

“The color of springtime is in the flowers, the color of winter is in the…

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What Happened to the AAOA Advanced Course?

November 22, 2024

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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

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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Blog

Top research published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (IFAR)

Read top research published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 2018-2019:

Top 5 Downloaded Articles

  1. Highlights of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in definition, prognosis, and advancement  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22214)
  2. Nasal saline irrigation: a clinical update  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22330)
  3. ICAR: endoscopic skull‐base surgery  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22326)
  4. Microcurrent technology for rapid relief of sinus pain: a randomized, placebo‐controlled, double‐blinded clinical trial  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22280)
  5. Topical antibiotic therapy in chronic rhinosinusitis: an update  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22338)

Top 5 Cited Articles

  1. International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22073)
  2. A phase 3 trial of mometasone furoate sinus implants for chronic sinusitis with recurrent nasal polyps  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22084)
  3. Investigation of the abnormal nasal aerodynamics and trigeminal functions among empty nose syndrome patients  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22045)
  4. Corticosteroid nasal irrigations are more effective than simple sprays in a randomized double‐blinded placebo‐controlled trial for chronic rhinosinusitis after sinus surgery  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22093)
  5. Distinct gene expression profiles and regulation networks of nasal polyps in eosinophilic and non‐eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22083)

Top 5 Shared Articles (as determined by Altmetric score)

  1. Induction of smell through transethmoid electrical stimulation of the olfactory bulb  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22237)
  2. Etiology of subjective taste loss  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22263)
  3. Predictors of efficacy for combination oral and topical corticosteroids to treat patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22431)
  4. Hypertonic saline and seawater solutions damage sinonasal epithelial cell air-liquid interface cultures  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22459)
  5. ICAR: endoscopic skull-base surgery  (DOI: 10.1002/alr.22326)

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