Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): What’s New and What We Need to Know:  Taking a History and Providing Guidance on Patients’ Use of CAM in Allergy and Asthma

George, Maureen

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): What’s New and What We Need to Know: Taking a History and Providing Guidance on Patients’ Use of CAM in Allergy and Asthma

Sunday, March 2, 2014: 7:00 AM-8:00 AM

Marriott North Tower, Lower Level, Atlanta & Chicago

1.00 CME/ 1.20 CE

Primary Discussion Leaders:

Maureen George , PhD RN AE-C FAAN
William S. Silvers , MD FAAAAI

Learning Objectives:

Discuss commonly used CAM for seasonal allergies and asthma
Describe the evidence for saline nasal irrigation, acupuncture, butterbur, honey and other CAM in a clinical case
Investigate online resources for reference, e.g. NCCAM (NIH Nat’l Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, etc.

Handouts

Taking a CAM history_seminar handout_FINAL.pdf (414.3 kB)

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