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January 27, 2012

What is the Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters?

The Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters (JTF) was formed in 1989 to develop practice parameters for diagnosis and management of allergic and immunologic diseases. Members of the JTF represent the following organizations:

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology (AAAAI)
American College of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology (ACAAI)
Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma &Immunology (JCAAI)*

*Note: The Joint Council does not officially review the practice parameters other than having a single representative on the Taskforce.

Jay Portnoy, MD
Webmaster

About Practice Parameters

The Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters (JTF) has been given the assignment of developing practice parameters for conditions managed or procedures performed by allergist/immunologists. These include, but are not limited to the following conditions: asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, immunodeficiency, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, contact dermatitis, stinging insect food hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis, and the following procedures: allergy diagnostic testing and allergen immunotherapy.

Current Status of Parameters

Parameters recently published:

Influenza vaccine in egg-allergic patients*
Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction
Immunotherapy update
Drug Allergy
Anaphylaxis

Parameters being updated:

Urticaria/Angioedema

Stinging insect

Diagnostic allergy testing

New Practice Parameters under development:

Environmental Assessment
Allergic conjunctivitis
Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Room

*Addendum to previously published parameter on vaccines