Pediatric Food Allergy
Diagnosis and Management
- Speaker:
- Allison Anderson, MS, CPNP-PC
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 33 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Oct 10, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS078673
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Pediatric food allergies are on the rise, presenting unique challenges in care. An overview of everything related to food allergies, from food allergy prevention, emerging diagnostic tools, new treatment options, and improving quality of life for children with allergies. This course is designed to equip you with the latest insights and strategies to effectively manage and support young patients with food allergies.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Pediatric Food Allergy: Diagnosis and Management (3.5 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Allison Anderson, MS, CPNP-PC Related seminars and products
Allison Anderson, MS, CPNP-PC, is a pediatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience in pediatric allergy care. She is the senior manager of clinical operations Latitude Food Allergy Care, in San Francisco, where she treats children with food allergies. In 2020, she was identified as a rising nurse leader by UCSF School of Nursing.
Financial: Allison Anderson has an employment relationship with Latitude Food Allergy Care. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Allison Anderson is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
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Objectives
- Characterize the growing prevalence of food allergy among infants and children and the types of reactions.
- Evaluate test methods for detection and diagnosis of food allergy.
- Develop management strategies to optimize nutrition in the allergic child and prevent allergic progression.
- Identify how to implement oral immunotherapy (OIT) in the management of pediatric food allergy.
- Discuss quality of life issues for children with several food allergies.
Outline
Prevalence and Types of Reactions
- Growing Prevalence of Pediatric Food Allergies
- Possible Causes and Contributing Factors
- Types of Allergic Reactions in Children
Detection and Diagnosis of Food Allergies
- Overview of Testing Methods… Skin Prick Tests, Blood Tests (e.g., IgE, Component-resolved Testing), Oral Food Challenges
- Advantages and Limitations of Each Testing Method
Management Strategies and Nutrition Optimization
- Dietary Management…Allergen Avoidance
- Reading Food Labels
- Meal Planning and Balanced Nutrition
- Nutritional Considerations…Essential Nutrients, Supplements
- Practical Tips for Families
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Pediatric Food Allergies
- Introduction to OIT
- Safety and Effectiveness
- Implementing OIT
- Monitoring and Follow-up
Quality of Life Issues
- The Emotional and Psychological Impact
- Allergen-Free Lifestyle
- Creating Safe Environments
- Support Systems and Resources
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Physical Therapist
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
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