Enroll in this lesson to learn about food allergy conditions from board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt.

Objectives

1. Define the terms food allergy, food intolerance, and anaphylaxis, and distinguish among IgE-mediated, non-IgE-mediated, and mixed food allergies.

2. Illustrate how mast cells and IgE antibodies function in allergic reactions and apply this knowledge to explain why IgE-mediated allergies may result in severe outcomes like anaphylaxis.

3.Compare and evaluate different food allergy treatment approaches (OIT, SLIT, EPIT) and analyze their role in building immune tolerance and patient safety.

*This course awards 0.5 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.

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us at info@foodallergycounseling.org or 504-874-6866.

123 Metairie Rd Ste 203 Metairie, LA 70005. www.foodallergycounseling.org

More information here: https://foodallergycounseling.org/continuing-education-policies/