OVERVIEW

The Symposium will focus on the latest breakthroughs and recommendations in allergy and immunology. Topics include airway smooth muscle structure and function; immune response and COVID-19; food allergies , testing and challenges; pathogenesis and treatment of severe asthma; and asthma and obesity , biological markers and osteoporosis. There will also be a breakout rhinoscopy skills lab available on the first day of the symposium.

The 2024 Symposium Update in Allergy and Immunology & Rhinoscopy Hands-On-Workshop is a state of-the-art conference covering a variety of topics related to allergic and immunologic diseases. Some of these include the differential diagnosis of eosinophilic disorders , mast cell abnormalities , food allergies , rhinoscopy , atopic eczema , chronic itch , urticaria , immunodeficiency , as well as aeroallergen identification and allergy immunotherapy. Physicians , internists , pediatricians , and other health care professionals trained in allergy and immunology will learn practical approaches seen in every primary and secondary clinic. The rhinoscopy skills portion of the symposium is limited in number of attendees so that each participant has the opportunity to have a hands-on experience. The Divisions of Allergy and Immunology look forward to your participation.

The Rhinoscopy Workshop will consist of a didactic lecture , cadaveric lab , and rhinoscopy simulation using live standardized patients. This workshop is for physicians only and is limited to 20 participants. After this activity the physician should be able to perform diagnostic examination of the upper airway with a flexible rhinoscope. This workshop will take place on the first day of the symposium , Friday , January 19 , 2024 from 8:30 am to 12:00pm and will be held concurrently during the time of the first plenary sessions of the symposium. Separate registration is required for this event.

TARGET AUDIENCE 

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Internal Medicine, Pediatric, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Allergy and Immunology attending physicians, fellows, and residents. The target audience also includes pharmacists, APRNs, PAs, MAs, RNs and other healthcare professionals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the importance of rhinoscopy for patients with upper airway diseases
• Discuss the management approach for eosinophilic and mast cell disorders
• Identify the manifestations of hereditary angioedema  
• Describe the diagnosis, management, and treatment of food allergies
• Review how to best optimize asthma therapeutics 
• Describe the pathogenesis of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
• Describe the screening and diagnostic modalities used in auto-inflammatory and immunodeficiency diseases
• Identify systemic allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, and their management
• Describe the diagnosis and management of vocal cord dysfunction

ACCREDITATION

Physicians: USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. USF Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

For more information please visit the official event page.