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Food allergy and asthma: how do they impact each other

March 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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Update: Watch the webinar recording here.

Are individuals who have both food allergy and uncontrolled asthma at an increased risk for severe allergic reactions?

Find out how food allergy and asthma are related and how these conditions can be successfully managed through our informative and educational webinar with two expert guests, Dr. Mariam Hanna and Dr. Doug Mack. A Q&A will follow the discussion where you can ask questions, plus, you can submit your questions upon registration.

You will learn:

  • How food allergy and asthma are related and impact each other
  • What controlled asthma is and why it is important in relation to food allergy
  • How uncontrolled asthma can make food allergic reactions more severe
  • How to tell the difference between an asthma attack and anaphylaxis, and what to do when unsure
  • The importance of controlled asthma for patients undergoing OIT/desensitization therapies
  • Strategies to control asthma, and more!
Dr. Hanna and Dr. Mack

Dr. Hanna and Dr. Mack

Who is presenting:

  • Dr. Mariam Hanna: Dr. Hanna is a Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Specialist. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and the Section Chair in Allergy & Immunology for the Ontario Medical Association.
  • Dr. Doug Mack: Dr. Mack is a Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Specialist. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and on the Executive for Allergy & Immunology for the Ontario Medical Association.

When is the webinar: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 12pm to 1pm EDT

Don’t miss out on this informative session with experts! Register now, and please share with others who may benefit from the session.

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Date:
March 29, 2022
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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