Program Summary: Many allergists do not know the effects of allergic diseases on sleep and how sleep affects allergic conditions. Sleep-disordered breathing is worsened by chronic nasal congestion. Asthma, chronic nasal congestion, and sleep-disordered breathing inte...

Program Summary: Dr. Kelly Maples will help allergists prepare families for transitions to daycare, school, college, & independent living.

Program Summary: Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a repeated occurrence of short-lived cutaneous wheals accompanied by erythema and pruritis. Dr. David Khan discusses pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of CIU.

Program Summary: Chronic urticaria has distinct characteristics but is often a struggle for both the practitioner and the patient. Dr. Maeve O’Connor looks at the pathophysiology and management strategies for this health issue.

Program Summary: Atopic Dermatitis is a health concern that has a high impact on quality of life. Learn management techniques, complications and future therapies with Dr. Weily Soong.

Program Summary: Dr. John Lee reviews the pathophysiology of eczema and offers practical management strategies to live with this difficult skin concern.

Program Summary: Dr. Gary Steven reviews why steroids are used for severe asthma and explores the issues related to overreliance on steroid use.

Program Summary: Dr. Ruchi Gupta discusses the prevalence of food allergies as well as severity and geographic variability. She continues by reviewing anaphylaxis and reviewing data on school food allergy policies.