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Updates on the Management of Allergic Rhinitis

Updates on the Management of Allergic Rhinitis

Allergy And ImmunologyGeneral PracticeInternal MedicineFamily MedicineOtolaryngology (ENT)
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Overview

About this course

Allergic rhinitis is a chronic, atopic disorder caused by exposure to allergens. This medical condition is globally prevalent and associated with sleep disturbances, neuropsychological problems, and socioeconomic burden. Hence, it is imperative for primary care physicians to properly address this health issue to improve patients’ quality of life. This e-learning module discusses the pathophysiology and general approach to assessing and treating allergic rhinitis, encompassing patient education, allergy testing for allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy, and immunotherapy.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning module, learners should be able to:

  • Understand the epidemiology of allergic rhinitis (AR) and its impact on public health.
  • Explore the pathophysiology of AR.
  • Review the diagnostic approach and assessment tools used in the evaluation of AR.
  • Review the principles of allergen avoidance and environmental control measures for managing AR symptoms.
  • Discuss the pharmacological treatment options for AR and explore the role of immunotherapy in the treatment of AR.

Topics covered

  • Introduction: definition, global burden of disease, and classification
  • Pathophysiology
  • General approach to diagnosis
  • General approach to treatment
  • Specific pharmacologic treatment

Speaker for this module:

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Dr Gilbert T Chua
MBBS, MRCPCH, PDipID, FHKAM(Paed), FHKCPaed
Specialist in Paediatric Immunology Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Deputy Director
Allergy Center, Union Hospital
Hong Kong SAR, China

Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,
School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong SAR, China

Clinical Assistant Professor (Honorary)
Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong SAR, China

1/0.50/0.25 CME Point Available

  • This module is accredited for 1 CME Point for medical practitioners enrolled in The Medical Council of Hong Kong’s Continuing Medical Education Programme for Practising Doctors who are not taking CME for Specialists.
    • This module is accredited for both Hong Kong Doctors Union (HKDU) members and non-members.
  • This module is accredited for 0.50 CME point for fellows of The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists and the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine, and 0.25 CME point for fellows of the Hong Kong College of Physicians.
  • Please note that this module will not earn CME credit for fellows of colleges not listed here.
  • A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CME points.

Keywords: allergic rhinitis, allergy, management of allergic rhinitis

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