(HS 078572 Sinnaeve 2023) Management of Food Allergies in Primary Care
Tracking # 20-1038926
Course overview
Food allergic reactions represent the single leading cause of anaphylaxis treated in American emergency departments. This presentation will discuss the current statistics surrounding food allergy and will help clinicians understand their role in management of food allergy with their patients and families. Clinicians will learn about when it is appropriate to test for food allergy and the difference between food allergy and food intolerance. The presentation will also provide guidance surrounding prevention of food allergy.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Erin Sinnaeve has employment relationships with Chamberlain University, Thrive Plant Life, and Advocate Medical Group. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Erin Sinnaeve is a member of the Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine - Health Equity Achieved Through Lifestyle Medicine Secretary, and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.