Presentation Materials

Allergic Conjunctivitis

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This module concentrates more in-depth on stepwise diagnosis, treatment and pharmacotherapy of allergic conjunctivitis.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe the major allergic eye diseases and their epidemiology
• Discuss the stepwise treatment of allergic rhinitis based on symptom severity
• Recognize the relationship between allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis
• Differentiate between the major allergic eye diseases
• Describe the treatments available for allergic conjunctivitis

Allergic Rhinitis

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The first GLORIA module focuses on allergic rhinitis and its link to allergic conjunctivitis.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe the revised nomenclature for allergic rhinitis based on the ARIA document
• Discuss the differential diagnosis of allergic eye diseases
• Explain the mode of action of allergic conjunctivitis therapies
• Recommend a management plan for uncomplicated allergic conjunctivitis

Anaphylaxis

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The module has been developed to provide a global overview on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and management of Anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic condition.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the different mechanisms which underlie anaphylaxis and the agents most likely to cause it
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Describe the principles of the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis

Angioedema

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The Angioedema module reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, genetics and management of acquired and genetic forms of angioedema.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Outline the major causes and differential diagnosis of angioedema and hereditary angioedema
• Explain the treatment options for the management of hereditary and acquired angioedemas

Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyposis

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This extensive module reviews the anatomy and physiology of the nose and paranasal sinuses. The definition and different phenotypes of rhinosinusitis and its pathogenesis are described. Diagnosis, concomitant problems, and medical management are discussed.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Understand the definition and different phenotypes of chronic rhinosinusitis
• Have knowledge of its pathogenesis
• Understand how to diagnose and treat rhinosinusitis

Food Allergy

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This module gives an extensive review of food allergy, from pathology and mechanisms of IgE-mediated and T-cell-mediated food allergy to diagnosis and clinical management.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the main pathogenic food allergens in adults and children
• Differentiate between IgE-mediated, cell-mediated and mixed IgE- and cell-mediated food-related diseases in different organ systems
• Discuss the diagnosis of food allergy and the limitations of diagnostic techniques
• Describe the treatment of food allergy

Immunotherapy

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This evidence-based module provides an in-depth review of allergen immunotherapy, and reviews injection and local administration routes of immunotherapy.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the standardization of allergen extracts
• List the efficacy, safety and long-term benefits of immunotherapy
• Explain the mode of action of immunotherapy
• Describe injection and non-injection methods of immunotherapy
• Select suitable patients for immunotherapy

The Treatment of Severe Asthma

Syllabus Book    PowerPoint Slides

A new module investigating the pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of severe asthma.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Diagnose severe asthma
• Assess whether asthma is controlled
• Outline appropriate treatment strategies for optimal control of severe asthma
• Understand the risk factors for asthma exacerbations
• Identify the signs and symptoms of acute asthma
• Outline appropriate treatment strategies for optimal care of acute asthma exacerbations

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