NP Dinner on Allergic Rhinitis (1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Allergic rhinitis with or without conjunctivitis (AR/C) in children and adolescents is a commonly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated condition. AR/C exerts a significant effect on quality of life and has deleterious effects on sleep, academic performance, family functioning, and involvement in outdoor activities. Fortunately, there have been advances in the diagnosis and treatment of AR/C that support improved diagnosis and care of patients with inadequate relief from symptom-relieving therapies, including broadly available specific allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (lgE) tests, advances in understanding of immune mechanisms, and newer allergen immunotherapies including oral tablet immunotherapy.

The program will review these important updates to provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills to provide care to children and adolescents with AR/C that is aligned with the latest evidence and best practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the burden of symptoms of AR/C and the associated impacts on quality of life in children and adolescents
• Implement strategies for the early diagnosis and optimal assessment of AR/C in the pediatric setting
• Describe the role of allergy immunotherapy in the management of patients with AR/C
• Utilize available therapies to achieve optimal management of pediatric patients with AR/C

Credit Designation

Integrity CE, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.