Video: Allergen Immunotherapy Best Practices Workshop, Featuring Dr. Atoosa Kourosh

Originally posted on Allergiend.

At the end of this video, you will be able to: 

• Illustrate general knowledge of the common allergens, house dust, pollens, grass, trees, weeds, cat and dog, molds, and other triggers. 

• Explain the mechanisms underlying the interpretation of the basic diagnostic allergy skin prick tests (positive and negative controls) and serological tests for total and specific IgE. 

• List contraindications to performing skin testing. 

• Name medications that may affect skin testing reactions and the average time of discontinuance before skin testing. 

• Describe practical understanding of performing allergy skin tests.