Urticaria and Angioedema: The Role of Over-The-Counter Antihistamines

CAN-eng

$0

free

CCCEP

30 min

Allergy

1.0 Credits

Course Description

Urticaria is a common and heterogeneous inflammatory skin disorder classified as either acute urticaria (≤ 6 weeks) or chronic urticaria (> 6 weeks). This program provides evidence-based guidance on the initial assessment and management of urticaria and angioedema, focusing on first-line treatment in adults with second-generation over-the-counter (OTC) H1-antihistamines.


This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from Sanofi.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2024-05-11

Professions: Pharmacy

Faculty

Gordon
Sussman
, MD, FRCP( C ), FACP, DIP.ABIM, FAAAAI
 

Michael Boivin, RPh

Kelly Haggerty, RPh

Accreditation

This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.0 CEU(s).
CCCEP File Number: 1066-2023-3612-I-P

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this
continuing education, program participants will be better able to:​ 

  • Describe the clinical
    presentation and etiology of urticaria and angioedema
  • Apply
    evidence-informed over-the-counter (OTC) treatment recommendations for
    urticaria and angioedema
  • Recognize
    when additional consultation is required for urticaria and angioedema
    management