Oral Immunotherapy for Treatment of Food Allergy

This is an interactive course that provides information about the different types of food immunotherapy, with a focus on oral immunotherapy (OIT). We will review the history of OIT and examine the current evidence supporting OIT's use. In doing so, we will identify which patients might benefit from this therapy but also highlight the risks and limitations associated with OIT in an attempt to provide a clearer understanding of where food immunotherapy fits in clinical practice. 

Target Audience

  • Allergist/immunologists
  • Fellows-in-Training
  • Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

  • Use understanding of benefits and limitations of food allergy testing to determine which patients qualify for oral food challenge vs. oral immunotherapy (OIT) 
  • Demonstrate understanding of the current mechanisms and protocols of OIT
  • Identify the dangers and limitations associated with OIT 
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 0.25 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
02/10/2017
Course expires: 
11/02/2020
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
5

Content Authors
Justin C. Greiwe, MD
Bernstein Allergy Group, Cincinnati, OH
Relevant Relationships: None

Antonella Cianferoni, MD PhD FAAAAI
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Relevant Relationships: None

Content Reviewers
Jeanne E. Conner, NP
Medical College of Wisconsin, New Berlin, WI 
Relevant Relationships: None

Samuel Gubernick, DO FAAAAI
Family Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates, Largo, FL
Relevant relationships: None

Shirley S. Joo, MD
Allergy Care Specialists LLC, St. Louis, MO 
Relevant Relationships: None

Majed Koleilat, MD FAAAAI 
Deaconess Clinic
Relevant Relationships: None

Atul N. Shah, MD FAAAAI
New York Food Allergy & Wellness Center
Relevant Relationships: None

AAAAI Disclosure Policy
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  • Employment. Name of employer and job title.
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The information disclosed by the speakers and planning committee was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy. All potential conflicts of interest were resolved by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.
 

Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 0.25 Contact Hours.

Medium and Method of Physician Participation 
Follow these steps to complete the activity:

  1. Register for the activity.
  2. Review the CME Info Page.
  3. Complete all required components.
  4. Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
  5. Complete the activity evaluation.
  6. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
  7. Print or save your certificate.

Release date
Original release date: February 10, 2017. Valid for credit through February 27, 2020.

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Questions
Activity-related questions should be directed to cme@aaaai.org.

Available Credit

  • 0.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 0.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 0.25 CME
    CME credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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