Seasonal Allergies – PediaCast CME 034

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DESCRIPTION
Dr David Stukus visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider seasonal (and year-round) allergies. We explore common causes, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment strategies, prevention and the latest topics in allergy research. We hope you can join us!

CME CREDIT FOR THIS ACTIVITY HAS EXPIRED

TOPICS
Seasonal Allergies
Year-Round Allergies
Allergic Rhinitis & Conjunctivitis
Allergy Diagnosis & Treatment
Immunotherapy

PRESENTERS
Dr Mike Patrick
PediaCast and PediaCast CME
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dr David Stukus
Pediatric Allergist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

LINKS
Food Allergies – PediaCast CME 018
Healthcare Communications and Social Media Curriculum
Seasonal Allergies – PediaCast 264

PURPOSE
This online activity will identify and explore issues related to the practice of pediatric medicine in primary care and subspecialty settings.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians, pediatric subspecialists, and other health care professionals who provide care for pediatric patients should participate in this activity.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Define seasonal allergies and identify common triggering allergens.
2. Recognize common symptoms of seasonal allergies and describe the mechanism by which these symptoms occur.
3. Develop a differential diagnosis and work-up plan for the pediatric patient presenting with symptoms typical of seasonal allergies.
4. Propose a management strategy and provide anticipatory guidance for the child with seasonal allergies.

DISCLOSURES
Dr. David Stukus discloses a partnership with Aimmune Therapeutics. This conflict of interest was resolved by the CME Office. No one else in a position to control content has any relationships with commercial interests.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
Nationwide Children’s has not received any commercial support for this activity.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE
1 Hour

DATE OF ORIGINAL RELEASE
February 21, 2018

EXPIRATION DATE
February 21, 2021

CME CREDIT AND PROVIDER INFORMATION
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The ACCME requires CME providers to maintain records of attendance for 6 years after participation.
Currently, there is no fee to obtain Category 1 CME Credit from this activity.

Please contact the Nationwide Children’s CME Office with any questions:
Email: CMEOffice@nationwidechildrens.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Education Department, CME Office
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
614-355-0650