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SPRING 2019 NEWSLETTER ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ THIS NEWSLETTER CONTAINS: A Message to the Membership from Diego Saporta, M.D., President of P.A.A.S.; Welcome to New Members; Recognition of Exhibitors and Supporters; President’s Circle; Preliminary Program to the 2019 Summer Training Course; Future Topics; Other Business of the Society ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear PAAS Members: On behalf of the Officers and Directors of the Pan American Allergy Society I am delighted to report that our 2019 Spring Training Course was a very gratifying success. The PAAS CME/Program Committee’s adherance teaching clinically valid scientific information and testing techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of allergy and sensitivity disorders resulted in a well orchestrated two-day CME cirriculum. Attendees benefitted by airport hotel location, charming sleeping rooms at affordable rates, delicious food, shuttle service and convenient shopping opportunities. Because of the success of the Spring Training Course your CME/Program Com- mittee endorsed the same cirriculum for the 2019 Summer Training Course to be held August 23-24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport in San Antonio, TX. We are sure that attendees will appreciate spending less time out of their offices. We have included the preliminary program to the 2019 Summer Training Course in this newsletter. Please notice the Early Bird Discount of 10% for all registrations received before June 15, 2019. After June 15 th , a 10% discount will be offered for 3 or more attendees. In closing, consistency in PAAS programs enhances your learning experience. There are many faculty and staff members and exhibitors who are eager to help you with any questions you might have. If you are new to allergy or currently practicing allergy, have hired new staff or if you need a review, come to San Antonio to benefit from the CME to enhance the health and well-being of your patients. Sincerely, Diego Saporta, M.D. PAAS President PRESIDENT Diego Saporta, M.D. 470 North Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-352-6700 VICE-PRESIDENT Jay L. Gruhlkey, M.D. 301 Main Plaza, #342 New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-626-9911 SECRETARY-TREASURER Howard J. Lang, D.O. 789 Lonesome Dove Trail Hurst, TX 76054 817-577-0480 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D. 2116 Data Park Hoover, AL 35244 205-733-9595 CME/PROGRAM CHAIRMAN David P. Sheridan, M.D. 20214 Braidwood Dr., #215 Katy, TX 77450 281-579-3600 DIRECTORS Jenny L. Cross, M.D. Dana B. Gibbs, M.D. Brian J. Hasslinger, M.D. Harold H. Hedges, M.D. Gregory E. Hyde, M.D., Ph.D. Richard G. Jaeckle, M.D. Alfred R. Johnson, D.O. Neal L. Rogers, M.D. Nolan D. Shipman, M.D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ann Brey 1317 Wooded Knoll San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 495-9853 FAX (210) 495-9852 [email protected] SUMMER MEETING 2019: August 23-24 San Antonio, TX Pan American Allergy Society "Committed to Excellence in Continuing Medical Education"

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SPRING 2019 NEWSLETTER

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

THIS NEWSLETTER CONTAINS: A Message to the Membership from Diego Saporta, M.D., President of P.A.A.S.; Welcome to New Members; Recognition of Exhibitors and Supporters; President’s Circle; Preliminary Program to the 2019 Summer Training Course; Future Topics; Other Business of the Society

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dear PAAS Members:

On behalf of the Officers and Directors of the Pan American Allergy Society I am delighted to report that our 2019 Spring Training Course was a very gratifying success. The PAAS CME/Program Committee’s adherance teaching clinically valid scientific information and testing techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of allergy and sensitivity disorders resulted in a well orchestrated two-day CME cirriculum. Attendees benefitted by airport hotel location, charming sleeping rooms at affordable rates, delicious food, shuttle service and convenient shopping opportunities.

Because of the success of the Spring Training Course your CME/Program Com-mittee endorsed the same cirriculum for the 2019 Summer Training Course to be held August 23-24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport in San Antonio, TX. We are sure that attendees will appreciate spending less time out of their offices.

We have included the preliminary program to the 2019 Summer Training Course in this newsletter. Please notice the Early Bird Discount of 10% for all registrations received before June 15, 2019. After June 15th, a 10% discount will be offered for 3 or more attendees.

In closing, consistency in PAAS programs enhances your learning experience. There are many faculty and staff members and exhibitors who are eager to help you with any questions you might have. If you are new to allergy or currently practicing allergy, have hired new staff or if you need a review, come to San Antonio to benefit from the CME to enhance the health and well-being of your patients.

Sincerely,

Diego Saporta, M.D. PAAS President

PRESIDENT Diego Saporta, M.D.

470 North Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07208

908-352-6700

VICE-PRESIDENT Jay L. Gruhlkey, M.D. 301 Main Plaza, #342

New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-626-9911

SECRETARY-TREASURER Howard J. Lang, D.O.

789 Lonesome Dove Trail Hurst, TX 76054

817-577-0480

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D.

2116 Data Park Hoover, AL 35244

205-733-9595

CME/PROGRAM CHAIRMAN David P. Sheridan, M.D.

20214 Braidwood Dr., #215 Katy, TX 77450

281-579-3600

DIRECTORS Jenny L. Cross, M.D. Dana B. Gibbs, M.D.

Brian J. Hasslinger, M.D. Harold H. Hedges, M.D.

Gregory E. Hyde, M.D., Ph.D. Richard G. Jaeckle, M.D. Alfred R. Johnson, D.O.

Neal L. Rogers, M.D. Nolan D. Shipman, M.D.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ann Brey

1317 Wooded Knoll San Antonio, TX 78258

(210) 495-9853 FAX (210) 495-9852

[email protected]

SUMMER MEETING 2019: August 23-24

San Antonio, TX

Pan American Allergy Society

"Committed to Excellence in Continuing Medical Education"

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Many thanks and Recognition to our Current 2019 Exhibitor and Grant Support Family…

Exhibitors: ALK Inc., Allermetrix, Berkeley Life Professional, Bio-Tech Pharmacal, Edge Pharmaceuticals, EnviroMed Sciences, Environmental Health Center – Dallas, Lincoln Diagnostics, Serolab, Stallergenes Greer

Grant Support: Bio-Tech Pharmacal, Edge Pharmaceuticals, Lincoln Diagnostics, Serolab, Stallergenes Greer

In-Kind Grants: ALK, Inc. and Lincoln Diagnostics

Welcome New Members! The officers and directors extend a warm welcome to the following new members who joined P.A.A.S. since March 2018: Kathryn Aberle, M.D., Lees Summit, MO Ifechukwude Obueckwe, M.D., Grand Prairie, Angela Brennan, M.D., St. Paul, NE Alberta, Canada Matthew Brown, M.D., Houston, MO Milton O’Connell, R.P.A.-C., Elka Park, NY Mindi Bull, D.O., Broken Arrow, OK David Reichert, BS Pharm., Pharm.D., Austin, TX David Buscher, M.D., Redmond, WA Mario Sanchez, D.O., La Feria, TX Christi Harwick, MA, Overland Park, KS Stephen Speidel, M.D., Poulsbo, WA Mackenzie Hemje, M.D., Hastings, NE Jeremy Watkins, M.D., Ft. Worth, TX Norman Jennings, M.D., Athens, TX Amy White, B.S.N., Goodyear, AZ Bruce Woodall, M.D., Athens, TX

Request for Future Topics… If you have suggestions regarding future topics for presentation (referred to as “practice gaps” by the ACCME) please fill out and return this form to P.A.A.S. at 1317 Wooded Knoll, San Antonio, TX 78258, or fax it to 210-495-9852. You may also email your practice gaps/subjects to [email protected].

I would appreciate lectures on the following subjects which would result in improvement in my knowledge, competence or performance to better treat my patients to better improve their health and well-being: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Name Recognition of President’s Circle Members: Please see following page to join this elite group.

The impact of the P.A.A.S. President’s Circle was more important than ever in 2018. We appreciate the following members stepping up to help fund our future. Thank you most sincerely!

Jeffrey T. Alford, M.D. M. Boyd Herndon, D.O. Laurie Menk Otto, N.D. Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D. Steven F. Hotze, M.D. Ronald L. Parker, P.A. Augusto A. Castrillon, M.D. Allen Hurt, M.D. Neal L. Rogers, M.D. Charles F. Cockerell, M.D. Alfred R. Johnson, D.O. Diego Saporta, M.D. Jenny L. Cross, M.D. N. Thomas LaCava, M.D. R Marc Schwarz, M.D., Ph.D. Dana B. Gibbs, M.D. Howard J. Lang, D.O. Nalin Shaw, M.D. Jay L. Gruhlkey, M.D. Steven Levy, M.D. David P. Sheridan, M.D. Mrs. Joann Haley Pedro S. Montano, M.D. Nolan D. Shipman, M.D. Brian J. Hasslinger, M.D.

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Pan American Allergy Society 2019 Summer Training Course August 23-24, 2019 – DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport - San Antonio, TX

ACCREDITATION

The Pan American Allergy Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Pan American Allergy Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful Completion: Successful completion of this activity will be determined by the following: (1) attendance at each full day or half day for which the attendee has registered; (2) signature on sign-in sheets for each session; (3) (RNs) submission of return demonstration(s) for Day 1, Session(s) A or B to Nurse Planner and (4) submission of daily evaluations for each session for which the attendee has registered.

REGISTRATION

All sessions are open to physicians, registered nurses and their medical personnel. CME/CNE certificates will be mailed within two weeks after the meeting.

P.A.A.S. Registration Fees: 10% Discount for P.A.A.S. Members**

**Non-members may join P.A.A.S. while registering by including semi-annual dues ($200 for physicians; $100 for non-physicians and foreign attendees). Please check the box "Please send P.A.A.S. Membership Application" and add fee for semi-annual dues. Use "member rates" to compute fees.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Fees Include: All breakfasts and breaks for registrants only and a syllabus for each session for which the attendee has registered and other amenities. Additional syllabuses can be purchased at Registration Desk as long as supplies last.

Medical Residents: $200.00 for all or part of training course and seminar upon written recommendation of a medical residency director. Please call P.A.A.S. office (210-495-9853) for information.

Per day: ……………………………………………... $ 500 for each registrant ½ day ……………………………………………..…. $ 250 for each registrant Total for Training Course ……………...……. $ 1,000 for each registrant (10% discount for PAAS members)

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver with distinction, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination ofcredit is pending. AAFP Prescribed credit is beneficial to all physicians through its equivalency agreements with the American Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association. Other healthcare organ-izations recognize its credit towards their own requirements.

10% discount for all registrations received on or before June 15, 2019

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Special Needs: The Pan American Allergy Society fully complies with the legal requirements of the American with Disabilities Act. If any participant is in need of accommodation, please submit written requests at least one month in advance of CME activity to P.A.A.S. so that we may accommodate your needs.

Refunds: Refunds will be made until August 1, 2019, with a 25% processing charge. After August 1, 2019, NO refunds will be made. Credit for a future meeting will be granted.

Other: *Cellular phones will not be permitted in the classroom. *Please do not wear perfumes and after- shave lotions. *Smoking is prohibited in the foyer, classrooms and exhibit hall. *Bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATiONS

Our host hotel, the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport, is conveniently located just one-half mile from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) on Interstate 410 and is across the street from North Star Shopping Mall, the largest mall in San Antonio. The famous San Antonio Riverwalk is just 15 minutes away in close proximity to the downtown area and many other major attractions.

GUEST ROOMS AND AMENITIES Guest Rooms: All guest rooms are spacious and contemporary with a stylish Spanish mission-influenced flair. All guest rooms include an array of amenities to feel at home while being surrounded by the hotel's Spanish colonial architechture.

Restaurant & Bar: Step into the relaxing atmosphere of Cascabel Restaurant, serving an extensive menu of continental cuisine with a Southwestern flavor. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Cascabel features dishes sure to entice all taste buds. Complete your day with a cocktail in the Cascabel Bar.

Recreational Facilities: Relax in the outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool situated in a welcoming courtyard. A state of the art fitness center features a variety of equipment to meet guest exercise needs.

PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS DIRECTLY WITH: DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport

37 NE Loop 410 at McCulloughSan Antonio, TX 78216

RESERVATIONS TELEPHONE: 800-535-1980 or 210-366-2424: *Request room(s) for the "Pan American Allergy Society" or make reservations online. Go to the Home page of our website, www.paas.org and click the link provided which will take you to the hotel's online reservations for our group.

SPECIAL RATE: $112.00 per night + 16.75% sales tax (single, double/double)

DEADLINE FOR SPECIAL RATE RESERVATIONS: August 1, 2019. After August 1, 2019, room rates will be quoted at regular non-convention rates.

Enjoy a complimentary 24-hour shuttle providing transportation to any destination within a 2-mile radius. The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes, or as needed with advanced notice. It departs from Terminal B, Pillar 21.

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

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P.A.A.S. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS: Jenny L. Cross, M.D.Dana B. Gibbs, M.D. Brian J. Hasslinger, M.D. Harold H. Hedges, M.D. Gregory E. Hyde, M.D., Ph.D.

Richard G. Jaeckle, M.D. Alfred R. Johnson, D.O. Neal L. Rogers, M.D. Nolan D. Shipman, M.D.

OFFICERS: Diego Saporta, M.D., President Jay L. Gruhlkey, M.D., Vice-President Howard J. Lang, D.O., Secretary-Treasurer Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D., Imm. Past President David P. Sheridan, M.D., CME/Program Committee Chairman

2019 P.A.A.S. SUMMER TRAINING COURSE FACULTY AND CONTRIBUTORS TO CONTENT

BOYD, Edwyn L., M.D., - Private Practice of Otolaryngology and Allergy, Hoover, AL; Dept. of Otolaryngology, BrookwoodMedical Center, Birmingham, AL; Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

BREY, Ann - Executive Director of the Pan American Allergy Society, San Antonio, TX

CROSS, Jenny L., M.D. - Private Practice of Pediatrics & Allergy, Tygart Valley ENT; Clin. Asst. Prof. of Otolaryngology, WVUniv., Morgantown, WV; Staff Member, David Memorial Hospital, Elkins, WV; Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

GAMBUTI, Mary, R.N., B.S.N. - Senior Allergy Nurse, Harmony Clinics, Wichita Falls, TX; Texas Nurses Association NursePlanner for PAAS; Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

GRUHLKEY, Jay L., M.D. - Private Practice of Family Medicine & Allergy, New Braunfels, TX; Member of PAAS CME/ Program Committee ; Stock owner and Speaker for Direct Allergy, LLC

HALEY, Joann, A.T. - Independent Allergy Consultant, Jamestown, KY

HASSLINGER, Brian J., M.D. - Private Practice of Allergy and Otolaryngology, Cumberland, MD - Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

JAECKLE, Richard G., M.D. - Private Practice of Psychiatry & Allergy, Dallas, TX; Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

LANG, Howard J., D.O. - Private Practice of Allergy, Hurst, TX; Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

ROGERS, Neal L., M.D. - Private Practice of Otolaryngology & Allergy, Butte, MT; Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

SAPORTA, Diego, M.D. - Private Practice of Allergy, Elizabeth, NJ - Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

SHERIDAN, David P., M.D. - Private Practice of Allergy, Health & Wellness, Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Katy, TX;Chairman of PAAS CME/Program Committee

WILSON, Sandy, A.T. - Senior Allergy Nurse, Office of Richard G. Jaeckle, M.D., Dallas, TX

GIBBS, Dana, M.D., - Private Practice of Otolaryngology and Allergy, Arlington, TX; Member of PAAS CME/Program Committee

LANG, Art, A.T. - Allergy Tech, Office of Howard J. Lang, D.O., Hurst, TX

PARKER, Ronald L., P.A. - Director of Allergy Lab Services, Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Katy, TX

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DAY 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 SESSION A: “THE INTRADERMAL DILUTIONAL TEST: A TOOL FOR THE SAFE

ADMINISTRATION OF INJECTABLE AND SUBLINGUAL (SLIT) IMMUNOTHERAPY"

IMPORTANT: Previously referred to as “Skin Endpoint Titration” (SET), the lecturer will teach the learner a thorough understanding of the precise Intradermal Dilutional Testing (IDT) technique and its place in the practice of allergy and immunotherapy. Education in IDT techniques will enable the learner to master more advanced techniques taught in Session "B".

Target Audience: This session is open to those physicians, registered nurses and other nursing and allied healthcare personnel who are preparing themselves to add recognition, diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy to their practice as well as those physicians, registered nurses and other nurses and healthcare personnel who are seeking a review of the basics of recognition, diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy using intradermal dilutional testing (IDT).

Goal/Overall Objective: This session is designed to enable physicians, registered nurses and other nurses and healthcare personnel to implement recognition, diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy using IDT as the basis for diagnosis and planning of immunotherapy formulation when they return to their offices.

Director and Moderator: Diego Saporta, M.D.

7:00 a.m. BREAKFAST - Compliments of PAAS

8:00 INTRADERMAL DILUTIONAL TEST Diego Saporta, M.D. Objective(s): To perform and interpret results of intradermal skin testing

9:15 ABBREVIATED VERSION OF THE INTRADERMAL DILUTIONAL TEST Jenny Cross, M.D. Objective: To perform a variant of the IDT, saving time and cost without compromising safety

9:30 MIXING A TREATMENT VIAL – A SIMPLIFIED UNDERSTANDING OF IMMUNOTHERAPY FORMULATION Diego Saporta, M.D. Objective: To discuss board preparation and dilutions enabling formulation of a treatment vial

10:00 BREAK

10:30 ADVANCED CONCEPTS ABOUT THE INTRADERMAL DILUTIONAL TEST A. Testing on #1 Dilution B. Vial Test C. Management of Delayed Reactions Diego Saporta, M.D. Objective: To manage the “low reactor” patient and local arm reactions which interfere with smooth dose advancement

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMPAN AMERICAN ALLERGY SOCIETY

2019 SUMMER TRAINING COURSE

Testing supplies for this session are provided by ALK, Inc.

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1:45 MANAGEMENT OF THE BRITTLE PATIENT A. Treating Asthmatic Patients B. Usefulness of the Peak Flow Meter C. Treating Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Jenny L. Cross, M.D. Objective: To minimize risks during administration of immunotherapy to asthmatics, patients on betablockers or other cardiovascular disease

2:15 SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY (SLIT) A. Mixing B. Administration C. Management of Adverse Events D. Changing from Shots into SLIT and from SLIT into Shots Diego Saporta, M.D. Objective: To incorporate sublingual treatments as an additional immunotherapy modality including mixing a SLIT bottle, advancing the dose and managing problems during SLIT

3:00 BREAK

3:30 PRACTICUM – A STEP-BY-STEP REVIEW Diego Saporta, M.D., Jenny L. Cross, M.D., and Dana Gibbs, M.D., and Nurse Faculty Member Mary Gambuti, R.N., B.S.N. Other Faculty Members: Joann Haley, A.T., Art Lang, A.T., Ronald L. Parker, P.A., and Sandy WIlson, A.T. Objective: To successfully incorporate allergy management using IDT into practice

5:00 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Diego Saporta, M.D. Objective: To summarize concepts presented in IDT session

5:30 ADJOURN

1:00 p.m. SAFE ADMINISTRATION OF IMMUNOTHERAPY Dana Gibbs, M.D.Objective: To describe a safe starting dose for immunotherapy administration including the role of the vial test, local arm reactions and dose adjustment

11:30

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support and the policy of the Pan American Allergy Society, all faculty members have been requested to complete a faculty disclosure form to inform P.A.A.S. of any relationship he/she or his/or her spouse might have with any commercial entity as defined by the ACCME. An asterisk (*) indicates that they have a relationship with a commercial entity which, in the content of their presentation, could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest (e.g., ownership of stock or honoraria or consulting fees) but do not consider that it will influence their presentation. No asterisk reflects that the speaker has no relationship with any commercial entity and that he/she has disclosed that he/she has nothing to disclose. No faculty member refused to provide a Faculty Disclosure Form.

________________________________________________________________________________ For More Information:

Recommended Reading:

_________________________________________________________________________

Allergy in ENT Practice: The Basic Guide (2nd Edition) - Hueston C. King, M.D., Richard Mabry, M.D., Cynthia Mabry, Bruce R. Gordon, M.D. - Available at amazon.com

Pam Whitfield P.A.A.S. Executive [email protected]

Ann BreyP.A.A.S. Executive Director 210-495-9853Fax: [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________________

LUNCH - on your own

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SESSION B: “RECOGNITION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF INHALANTALLERGY USING MULTITEST II AND MODIFIED QUANTITATIVE TESTING (MQT)”

If you desire to implement an allergy program using "MultiTest II" and “Modified Quantitative Testing (MQT)”, Session B is appropriate for you. Lecturers will instruct on the fundamentals ofrecognition of inhalant allergy followed by diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy using MQT.

Target Audience: This session is open to those physicians, registered nurses and other nursing and healthcare personnel who are preparing themselves to add the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy to their practice as well as those physicians, registered nurses, other nursing and allied healthcare personnel who are seeking a review of the basics of recognition, diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy.

Goal/Overall Objective: This session is designed to enable physicians and healthcare providers to implement recognition, diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy when they return to their practices. The knowledge and techniques learned at this activity will prepare physicians and healthcare personnel to do so.

Director and Moderator: David P. Sheridan, M.D.

7:00 a.m. BREAKFAST - Compliments of PAAS

7:50 SCOPE OF THE TRAINING COURSE David P. Sheridan, M.D.

8:00 ALLERGY SYMPTOM PATTERNS IN HISTORY TAKING Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D. Objective: To recognize the importance of taking a detailed history in allergy diagnosis

8:30 CLINICAL PHYSICAL SIGNS OF ALLERGY Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D. Objective: To recognize the physical signs of allergy and environmental issues which caused them

9:00 SKIN TESTING WITH MULTITEST II, AN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO; ALLERGY TESTING WITH MULTIPLE ANTIGEN APPLICATORS & IN VITRO ALLERGY TESTINGJay L. Gruhlkey, M.D. Objective: To describe use of multiple allergen applicators for allergy testing

10:00 BREAK

10:30

Jay L. Gruhlkey, M.D. *Objective: To implement the use of multiple antigen applicators for diagnosis and treatment of inhalant allergy

*

DAY 1: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION WITH MULTIPLE ALLERGEN APPLICATORS

CONCURRENT WITH “THE INTRADERMAL DILUTIONAL TEST: A TOOL FOR THE SAFE ADMINISTRATION OF INJECTABLE AND SUBLINGUAL (SLIT) IMMUNOTHERAPY”

This session and testing supplies are sponsored by a grant from Lincoln Diagnostics, Inc.

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11:00 MODIFIED QUANTITATIVE TESTING (MQT) - MAKING IMMUNOTHERAPY SETS

Jay L. Gruhlkey, M.D. *Objective: To calculate doses for allergic disorders for treatment of inhalant

11:30

1:00 p.m. PRACTICUM – BOARD SET-UP, POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CONTROLS; SINGLE DILUTION INTRADERMAL TESTING FOR ALLERGEN USED IN MULTITEST II DEMONSTRATION AT 9:00 A.M.

3:00 BREAK

“SUBLINGUAL INHALANT IMMUNOTHERAPY (SLIT)”

Presented by Neal L. Rogers, M.D.

Overall Objective: To diagnose and treat inhalant allergy using the SLIT Technique

3:30 SUBLINGUAL THERAPY FOR INHALANTS

4:00 MULTIPLE ANTIGEN DOSING BASED ON SLIT

4:30

5:30

DOSE CALCULATION AND ESCALATION FOR SLIT

ADJOURN

allergy

Jay L. Gruhlkey, M.D.,* David P, Sheridan, M.D., and Nurse Faculty MemberMary Gambuti, R.N., B.S.N. Other Faculty Members: Joann Haley, A.T., Art Lang, A.T., Ronald L. Parker, P.A., and Sandy WIlson, A.T.Objective: To perform Modified Quantitative Testing (MQT) for inhalant allergy.

ALK, Inc. Allermetrix, Inc.

Berkeley Life Professional Bio-Tech Pharmacal

Edge Pharmaceuticals EnviroMed Sciences

GRANTS Bio-Tech Pharmacal

Edge Pharmaceuticals Lincoln Diagnostics

Serolab Stallergenes Greer

IN-KIND GRANTS ALK, Inc.

Lincoln Diagnostics

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE OUR CURRENT 2019 EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

Environmental Health

Lincoln Diagnostics Serolab

Stallergenes Greer

EXHIBITORS

LUNCH - on your own

Center - Dallas

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“RECOGNITION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF FOOD ALLERGY”

Target Audience: This session is open for those physicians, registered nurses and other nursing and healthcare personnel who are preparing themselves to add the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of food allergy to their practices as well as those physicians, registered nurses, other nursing and allied healthcare personnel who are seeking a review of the basics of recognition, diagnosis and treatment of food allergy.

Goal/Overall Objective: This session is designed to enable physicians and healthcare providers to implement recognition, diagnosis and treatment of food allergy when they return to their practices. The knowledge and techniques learned at this activity will prepare physicians and healthcare personnel to do so.

Director and Moderator: David P. Sheridan, M.D.

7:00 a.m. BREAKFAST - Compliments of PAAS

8:00 A. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF FOOD ALLERGY B. CYCLIC NATURE OF FOOD ALLERGY Neal L. Rogers, M.D. Objective A: To recognize signs and symptoms of food allergy Objective B: To describe the cyclic nature of food allergy

8:45 A. ORAL CHALLENGE FEEDING TEST B. ROTARY AND ELIMINATION DIETS Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D. Objective: To implement oral challenge feeding tests and rotary and elimination diets

9:30 DELAYED SKIN REACTIONS Richard G. Jaeckle, M.D. Objective: To anticipate delayed skin reactions in the diagnosis and treatment of food allergy

10:00 BREAK

10:30 OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR THE ALLERGIC PATIENT Howard J. Lang, D.O. Objective: To implement optimum nutrition for the allergic patient

11:30 LUNCH – on your own

1:00 p.m. DEMONSTRATION: INTRADERMAL FOOD TEST David P. Sheridan, M.D., and Joann Haley, A.T. Objective: To demonstrate the intradermal food test

2:30 SUBLINGUAL (SLIT) TREATMENT FOR FOOD ALLERGY Brian J. Hasslinger, M.D. Objective: To discuss the use of SLIT in the treatment of food allergy

3:00 BREAK

DAY 2: SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019

3:30 MANAGEMENT OF ALLERGIC EMERGENCIES David P. Sheridan, M.D. Objective: To recognize and treat an allergic emergency

4:00 HOW TO INCORPORATE ALLERGY IN YOUR PRACTICE Jenny L. Cross, M.D. Objective: To effectively incorporate allergy in a practice

4:30

5:30 ADJOURN

PRACTICAL TROUBLESHOOTING Edwyn L. Boyd, M.D., and Diego Saporta, M.D. and Nurse Faculty Member Mary Gambuti, R.N., B.S.N. Objective: To enable learners to manage challenges in recognition, diagnosis and treatment of allergy & sensitivity disorders

“INFORMATION EVERY PHYSICIAN AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SHOULD KNOW”

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2019 SUMMER TRAINING COURSE REGISTRATION AUGUST 23-24, 2019

Mail form to: Pan American Allergy Society 1317 Wooded Knoll, San Antonio, TX 78258

Fax form to: 210-495-9852 Email form to: [email protected]

If you are you a P.A.A.S. member reduce your registration fees by 10% for you and your personnel. Would you like to join P.A.A.S. to take advantage of “Member discount”? If YES, add the appropriate (see fees below) amount to the total and request a membership application.

PHYSICIAN/MEMBER: ___________________________________ PHONE (______)___________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

VISA_____ MASTERCARD_____ DISCOVER_____ AMERICAN EXPRESS_____ CHECK_____

Credit Card No.__________________________________ Expiration Date________ Security Code______

DAY 1: SESSION B INHALANT ALLERGY USING MULTITEST, MQT & SLIT Friday – 7 hrs., August 23 $500 Full day$250 Half day

DAY 1: SESSION A INHALANT ALLERGY USING IDT Friday – 7 hrs., August 23 $500 Full day$250 Half day

DAY 2: DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF FOODS Saturday - 7 hrs., August 24 $500 Full day $250 Half day

PLEASE PRINT! **Duplicate form if needed**Name: Member and/or Staff Member

Day 1 MULTITEST,MQT, SLIT

Day 1 IDT

Day 2 FOODS

TOTAL

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

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Please send P.A.A.S. membership application ______

Please email “PAID” copy of this registration form to:

TOTAL $

QUESTIONS? Call Ann Brey at (210) 495-9853 or Pam Whitfield at (281) 492-6045

**IMPORTANT: Certificates of Attendance will be mailed to the “Physician/Member” address provided above.

CREDENTIALS1.

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Semi-annual dues: add $200 for new members; $100 for non-physician and foreign members

Subtotal

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Less 10% member rate

Subtotal Less 10% if registering on or before June 15, 2019

EMAIL__________________________________________________________________________________

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ATTENDEE DISCOUNT:

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Pan American Allergy Society2019 Summer Training Course

August 23-24, 2019DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Airport

San Antonio, Texas