Learn from Alice Hoyt, M.D., a board certified allergist, about oral immunotherapy (OIT) and how it can impact children, adults, and families.
Objectives
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Describe the differences between IgE-mediated food allergies and other types of food hypersensitivities, and explain why OIT is used primarily for IgE-mediated allergies.
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Identify appropriate candidates for oral immunotherapy by integrating clinical history, testing results, and the presence of co-existing conditions that need stabilization.
Assess the potential benefits, limitations, and psychosocial implications of OIT in order to support patients and families in making informed treatment decisions.
*This course awards 1 credit hour upon completion.
Academy of Food Allergy Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7828. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Academy of Food Allergy Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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