• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  Allergic rhinitis is characterized by the presence of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea (e.g., runny nose or postnasal drip), sneezing, and itching of the nose, eyes, and palate. It is clinically classified according to symptom frequency and severity. Frequency is defined as episodic, intermittent, or persistent. Severity is defined as mild or moderate to severe. Allergic rhinitis cannot be cured but is managed with allergen avoidance measures, pharmacotherapy, and immunotherapy. Pharmacotherapy is targeted to patient-specific symptoms. Nonprescription pharmacologic options available for self-treatment include oral and intranasal antihistamines, intranasal corticosteroids, oral and intranasal decongestants, and intranasal mast cell stabilizers.
  

  Handouts

  • Homestudy PDF :   22109H01.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Recall guideline-recommended treatment options for allergic rhinitis with an emphasis on efficacy and adverse effect profile

  Identify the symptoms and current classification system for allergic rhinitis

  Choose individualized treatment recommendations based on a patient’s symptoms and preferences

  Nurse

  Recall guideline-recommended treatment options for allergic rhinitis with an emphasis on efficacy and adverse effect profile

  Choose individualized treatment recommendations based on a patient’s symptoms and preferences

  Identify the symptoms and current classification system for allergic rhinitis

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-901860

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-22-109-H01-P
  Nurse 0798-0000-22-109-H01-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Miranda  Wilhelm, PharmD Clinical Professor of Pharmacy, SIUE School of Pharmacy

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