Factors Associated With Provision of Allergy Services Within Otolaryngology

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026 Jun;174(6):1647-1649. doi: 10.1002/ohn.70212. Epub 2026 Mar 26.

Abstract

This study aimed to identify trends among otolaryngologists offering allergy services and barriers to implementation. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) between November and December 2024. In total, 106 of 136 respondents were at a practice that administered allergy services, 77.4% of which were male, 22.6% were female, 60.4% were aged between 45 and 65 years, and 84.0% were Caucasian. Practice location was significantly correlated with allergy service provision (χ2(3, n = 136) = 7.98, P = .046), and as was practice type (Fisher's exact test, P < .01, n = 136). Single specialty groups in private practice were nine times (95% CI: 2.5-37.9) more likely to administer services compared to academic practices. For respondents who did not offer allergy services, the most common barrier was lack of office space (73.3%). These findings can help the AAO-HNS support its members in rendering allergy services.

Keywords: allergy services; clinical practice integration; continuing medical education; implementation barriers; otolaryngology; provider demographics.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Allergy and Immunology* / trends
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Facilities and Services Utilization / trends
  • Female
  • Health Care Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Otolaryngologists* / statistics & numerical data
  • Otolaryngology* / trends
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'* / trends
  • United States