Implementing Best Practices in the Management of Allergic Diseases

Overview

Typical Presentation of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis in Children

Physical Findings

Diagnostic Testing

Threefold Approach to Treatment

Additional Therapies

When to Consider Discussing Allergen Immunotherapy With

Parents or Caregivers

How Does Location Affect the Diagnostic Evaluation?

Discussing Therapies With Patients (or Parents)

When to Consider Allergen Immunotherapy

SCIT

SLIT

Recent SLIT Studies

Potential Benefits of SLIT

Barriers to the Use of SCIT

Prevalence of Severe Systemic Reactions to SCIT

Contraindications to Allergen Immunotherapya

Candidates for Allergen Immunotherapya

Candidates for Allergen Immunotherapya (cont)

Abbreviations

References

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