All about atopy (Webinar held on 12 August 2020)

Описание: Confused about whether your paediatric patient is presenting with asthma, bronchitis or allergic rhinitis?

Unsure what the red flags are when it comes to eczema or the best practice managements?

Have your questions answered in this webinar.

Part two of this informative paediatric series run by Mercy Hospital focused on differentiating between presentations of asthma and bronchitis through integrated case based discussions.

You will also be provided with detailed tips and tricks for assessing, diagnosing and managing various forms and presentations of eczema.

Speakers:

Dr Dan Mason

Dan is a paediatrician working at Werribee Mercy Hospital, with an interest in general paediatrics, neonatal medicine and refugee health. Dan has also recently commenced consulting at Utopia Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health in Hoppers Crossing

​​​​​​Dr Kerryn Moreira

Kerryn is a general paediatrician at Werribee Mercy Hospital and works at the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service. Kerryn has a special interest in the management of acute childhood illness and the assessment of children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the session you will be able to:

Describe the differences between asthma and bronchitis
Analyse when it is appropriate to commence or cease preventer treatment for asthma
Demonstrate appropriate diagnosis, management and treatment of eczema
Utilise resources when assessing for red flags or complication in eczema management