Hours of learning: 10

Publication date: 2008

Aim
To provide pharmacists with the knowledge to enable them to critically examine therapeutic options for the holistic management of allergic disease.

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:

• understand the epidemiology and terminology of allergy and allergic disease
• name the common allergens
• discuss the options available to test for allergy
• outline the common allergic diseases, including their classification, symptoms and co-morbidities
• explain the prevention and treatment options for common allergic diseases
• discuss food allergy and offer management options
• provide relevant information to patients about allergy and allergic disease