Oakstone Clinical Update

Keep up with cutting-edge advances in the evaluation and treatment of allergic conditions in pediatric patients with this convenient CME program.

Ensure Better Clinical Outcomes

This CME program is a comprehensive review of commonly observed allergic syndromes in pediatric clinical practice. From performing an examination and recognizing the presenting signs and symptoms to correctly diagnosing an allergic condition, Pediatric Care Series – Allergy will guide you to:

• Recognize, evaluate and manage specific pediatric allergic conditions
• Diagnose an allergic syndrome correctly and minimize the risk of unnecessary testing and complications
• Differentiate between allergic conditions that can be managed by pediatricians vs. those requiring subspecialty referral
• Apply newly acquired info to daily clinical practice, improving diagnostic accuracy and management decisions

• Allergic Rhinitis: Diagnosis, Management and Common Pitfalls – Nicholas A. Pawlowski, MD

• Childhood Asthma: Diagnosis, Management and Masqueraders – Nicholas A. Pawlowski, MD

• Food Allergy: Diagnosis and Management of IgE-Mediated and Related GI Disorders – Antonella Cianferoni, MD, PhD

• Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome: Common Occurrence and Commonly Missed – Nicholas A. Pawlowski, MD

• Food Allergy: New Therapies and the Future – Antonella Cianferoni, MD, PhD

• Childhood Eczema: Management Strategies – Jennifer Heimall, MD

• Stinging Insect Reactions: Diagnosis and Management – Joel Fiedler, MD

• Beta Lactam Antibiotic Allergy: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches – Joel Fiedler, MD

• Non-IgE Mediated Drug Reactions: Recognition and Management – Antonella Cianferoni, MD, PhD

• Immune Deficiency in Childhood: Keys to Early Diagnosis and Successful Management – Soma Jyonouchi, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Assess diagnostic and treatment strategies for childhood asthma
• Differentiate among food allergies and possible food-related GI syndromes
• Explain management strategies for allergic rhinitis
• Distinguish among drug allergies and drug reactions seen in children
• Identify management approaches for drug allergies
• Describe evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for stinging insect reactions
• List effective therapeutic options for childhood eczema
• Explain early diagnosis and effective treatment for immune deficiency in children

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for pediatricians in practice, pediatric residents, family physicians, and family medicine residents.

Date of Original Release: September 30, 2016
Date Credits Expire: September 30, 2019
Estimated Time to Complete: 10.75 hours