Topic Summary
This activity is one of three modules that form the Allergy management in general practice masterclass.
Part 1 of this masterclass covers three key areas. First, allergy testing explained in practical terms for GPs. This is a topic area for which there is a lot of confusion about when allergy tests should be used and which tests are suitable in various clinical scenarios. Second, allergic rhinosinusitis, a very common allergy presentation which has substantial impacts on quality of life and yet is often suboptimally treated. Finally, resources for patients with various kinds of allergic conditions. ASCIA has developed a comprehensive range of useful resources that are often overlooked by many allergy patients and GPs, yet they would find them highly beneficial.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate an improved understanding of when and how to use appropriate allergy tests
- Develop an increased ability to recognise and manage allergic rhinosinusitis
- Develop an increased awareness of ASCIA resources for patients with allergy
CPD and Accreditation
This activity is accredited with the RACGP and ACRRM for 1.5 hours in the Educational Activities (EA) category.
Other Modules in this Masterclass
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Part 2: Thunderstorm Asthma, Urticaria and the Allergic Rhinitis-Asthma Connection
This module is aimed at providing GPs with authoritative, practical information on key topics in allergy management. This module covers thunderstorm asthma, urticaria, and the rhinitis-asthma connection.
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Part 3: Anaphylaxis Management in the GP Setting, Teenagers and Anaphylaxis, Dust Mite Allergies, Urticaria and the Allergic Rhinitis-Asthma Connection
Learn to promptly identify and manage anaphylaxis, effectively diagnose and treat dust mite allergy, and support young people with food allergies. This includes understanding treatment options, implementing preventive strategies, and providing ongoing patient education and follow-up care.
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Disclosure Statement
This is a CSL Seqirus sponsored course. The content presented has been independently developed without intervention from CSL Seqirus.
The views and opinions expressed in the presentations are solely those of the presenters and should not be attributed to any organisation with which the presenters are employed or affiliated, and are not necessarily the views of CSL Seqirus.
This activity is proudly supported by an independent educational grant from CSL Seqirus. September 2024.
About this Masterclass
Healthed and the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) have joined forces to bring you this authoritative resource. Developed in response to direct requests from GPs, this masterclass is aimed at addressing the key issues and knowledge gaps that GPs want assistance with. ASCIA members who are leading educators present updates on the most common topics encountered in primary care. Topics include allergy testing, food allergies, anaphylaxis, urticaria, eczema, rhinitis, asthma and dust mites. The experts are leading clinicians who will deliver practically useful, up-to-date, authoritative guidance on what to do about the common issues that health practitioners will face in their practice.
ASCIA is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.
ASCIA‘s purpose is to advance the science and practice of allergy and clinical immunology, by promoting the highest standard of medical practice, training, education and research.
Content developed in consultation with ASCIA.
