Supported by Aimmune Therapeutics

Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

Supported by an independent educational grant from Aimmune Therapeutics

Moderator: Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C

Supported by Aimmune Therapeutics

Not For Credit

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

Food allergies have a significant impact on quality of life. It is important, as allied health providers, that we consider a holistic approach to patient care. Participants will be given practical, useful tips to help families manage daily activities including school, holiday parties and family events.

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

This session will discuss common questions, misconceptions and urban myths encountered in the allergy practice. Topics include foods, medications, vaccines and other frequentlyfound myths regarding allergies.

Speakers:
Amanda L. Michaud, PA-C
Abby L. Allen, RN, NP

Fee: $50. Limit 25. Allied Health and Advanced Practice Program registrants only.

Studies have demonstrated that hands-on practice, offered by case simulations, is more effective than standard classroom instruction for emergency situational training. Simulations allow health care professionals to practice crisis management and teamwork skills to increase confidence in life-threatening emergencies such as anaphylaxis.

Moderators:
Anne K. Ellis, MD, MSc, FACAAI
Sara Barmettler, MD

Speakers:
Marcella R. Aquino, MD, FACAAI
Aleena Banerji, MD
Kimberly G. Blumenthal, MD, MSc

Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction that can occur from ingestion of allergenic food or injection of immunotherapy. This medical emergency can occur in the office, and it is important that all office staff are prepared to treat. This session will provide case studies and review treatment.

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

This activity is supported by Micro Direct, Inc. through an independent educational grant consisting of disposable supplies.

This session will combine the popular spirometry workshop with this year’s focus on advancing your skills to improve patient’s performance of spirometry. There will be a handson opportunity to practice with spirometry machines. The second portion of this presentation will discuss other types of tests that may be performed to answer the clinical question.

Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

Supported by an independent educational grant from Aimmune Therapeutics

Moderator: Helen M. Murphy, RRT, AE-C

Bring your passport game card to the Exhibit Hall for a chance to win!

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

This presentation will focus on the new guidelines regarding the diagnosis and management of EoE. It will also discuss other non-IgE-mediated food disorders.

Speakers:
Raquel Durban, MS, RD, CSP, LDN
Abby L. Allen, RN, NP

Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.

This presentation will discuss the ever-growing use of e-cigarettes and marijuana and the possible effects it can have on our patients with atopic disease. It will also discuss the potential for development of allergic reactions to these products.