Allergic Rhinitis

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1. Recognize the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis, including common symptoms, physical exam findings, and its impact on quality of life.
2. Differentiate allergic rhinitis from other rhinitis subtypes and conditions through history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing such as skin prick tests and nasal provocation.
3. Evaluate evidence-based management strategies for allergic rhinitis, including allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy, and immunotherapy options such as SCIT, SLIT, and biologics.

ACCREDITATION

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1-A AOA CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy Statement

"It is the policy of the POMA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms also are taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the POMA office at (717) 939-9318 or send an email message to cme@poma.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.