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Multi-Theme
Title: Updates in the Management of Allergic Rhinitis and Conjunctivitis
Contact Hours: 4.0
ACPE UPN: 161-999-09-701-H01-P
Release Date: 03/2009;
Expiration Date: 3/2012
Authors: Nina Yen, PharmD, Primary Care Resident, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Devra K. Dang, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Goals & Objectives: The primary goal of this knowledge-based course is to provide an update in the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. Upon completion of this course, pharmacists will be able to: describe the pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis & conjunctivitis; distinguish between the different classifications of allergic rhinitis and recognize conditions that can be considered in the differential diagnosis; identify non-pharmacologic treatment options for the management of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis; describe specific therapeutic characteristics of drug treatment options for allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis; formulate a treatment plan and identify appropriate patient education points based on treatment guidelines and patient specific factors.
Disclosure: Authors report having no real or potential conflict of interest in relation to this course. The authors have signed a conflict of interest statement to ensure that any information in the course is fair, balanced and noncommercialized.
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