APA-AAI Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference
Access to care, education may improve early introduction of allergens into infant diets
SAN ANTONIO — Despite evidence and guidelines, obstacles remain in the prompt introduction of allergenic foods into infant diets, Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, told Healio at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
VIDEO: Conference provides education, networking for advanced providers
SAN ANTONIO — The Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology gathered leaders in their respective fields to educate advanced providers at its 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
San Antonio stroll identifies characteristics of common allergenic trees
SAN ANTONIO — Tricia Sowers, PhD, introduced attendees to allergenic trees along the River Walk and discussed how immunotherapy can address them at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
VIDEO: Updated anaphylaxis parameters expand definition of who is at risk
SAN ANTONIO — Recently updated practice parameters will help clinicians better recognize and treat anaphylaxis, Jeffrey Demain, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP, told Healio at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Options available for patients with urticaria whose omalizumab therapy fails
SAN ANTONIO — Patients with urticaria who do not respond to omalizumab have other options for treatment, David A. Khan, MD, said during the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Patterns provide clues to causes of facial allergic contact dermatitis
SAN ANTONIO — Different patterns of allergic contact dermatitis on the head and face may provide clues about what caused these outbreaks, Heather O’Connell, PA-C, said at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Asthma patients who smoke may benefit from COPD treatment
SAN ANTONIO — The lungs of patients with asthma who smoke begin to resemble those of patients with COPD, which may require changes in treatment, Brian Bizik, MS, PA-C, said at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Patient history drives lab options in food allergy diagnostics
SAN ANTONIO — How good are home allergy tests? Should patients pause biologic treatment before oral food challenges? Is it possible to stop pediatricians from ordering so many food panels? Is skin prick testing needed before OFCs?
Asthma remission appears possible with treatment
SAN ANTONIO — Clinicians and researchers are beginning to explore whether asthma remission is possible, Corinne Young, FNP-C, FCCP, said during her presentation at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.
Providers urged to mind their accuracy in pulmonary function testing
SAN ANTONIO — Pulmonary function testing may be routine, but it still comes with challenges, Nicole Soucy, PA-C, said at the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 16th annual conference.