What You Need to Know about Allergies & Asthma: Houston, TX 2013

Houston, TX US
November 2, 2013

Live activity: November 2, 2013 presented by The Texas Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society in Houston, TX

Primary care physicians and allied health providers will have the opportunity to update their knowledge of allergic and immunologic conditions, including therpeutic options for treating allergies and asthma, as well as updates on drug allergies and atopic dermatitis. Participants will also review patient cases to determine when a patient should be referred to an allergist/immunolgist for care.

Physicians can earn 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and nurses can earn 4.50 CE Contact Hours.

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Credit must be claimed by June 30, 2014. Any credit request on or after July 1, 2014 will be subject to an administrative fee.

Target Audience

  • Family Physicians
  • Internists
  • Pediatricians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurses

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the criteria for appropriate consultation with an allergy/immunology specialist.
  2. Describe risks associated with unproven and controversial approaches to the management of allergy.
  3. Explain the rationale and implementation of inhaled rescue and controller medications for asthma.
  4. Recognize the differences between drug allergy and other adverse drug reactions.
  5. Discuss characteristics and treatment plans for atopic dermatitis.
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 4.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 3.75 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
09/02/2013
Course expires: 
06/30/2014
Event starts: 
11/02/2013 - 6:30am CDT
Event ends: 
11/02/2013 - 11:00am CDT
Cost:
$0.00
Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks Windsor I & II
2712 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77098
United States

Available Credit

  • 3.75 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 4.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 3.75 CME
    CME credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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