NEW AND EMERGING THERAPIES IN THE TREATMENT OF SEASONAL ALLERGIES

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1 NEW AND EMERGING THERAPIES IN THE TREATMENT OF SEASONAL ALLERGIES ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION Each year millions of people suffer from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, which includes annoying running nose, post nasal drip and watery eyes. While these symptoms are not life threatening, together they can decrease the quality of life for allergy sufferers who also experience sleep disturbances and lethargy as a result. Exciting new research in this field shows several new products in development to offer patients relief from symptoms with minimal side effects. This presentation will review traditional treatment and provide an insight on new treatments. TARGET AUDIENCE The target audience for this activity is pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in hospital, community, and retail pharmacy settings. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this activity, the pharmacist will be able to: Review the pathophysiology and symptoms of seasonal allergies as well as list some of the causative agents of seasonal allergy Describe current non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment strategies Identify emerging therapies for the treatment of seasonal allergies Outline the pharmacist s role in the treatment of seasonal allergy ACCREDITATION PHARMACY PharmCon, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. NURSING PharmCon, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number CEP 13649) and the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number ). Activities approved by the CA BRN and the FL BN are accepted by most State Boards of Nursing. CE hours provided by PharmCon, Inc. meet the ANCC criteria for formally approved continuing education hours. The ACPE is listed by the AANP as an acceptable, accredited continuing education organization for applicants seeking renewal through continuing education credit. For additional information, please visit Universal Activity No L01-P&T Credits: 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) Release Date: March 10, 2014 Expiration Date: March 10, 2017 ACTIVITY TYPE Knowledge-Based Live Webinar After completing this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to: List symptoms of a seasonal allergy List causes of a seasonal allergy List medications used to treat a seasonal allergy 1

2 ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ellen Wilson is a freelance educator based in Greenville, SC. She received a B.S. in Pharmacy and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of South Carolina. Her pharmacy practice experiences include retail, hospital, and consulting pharmacy. She also has nearly ten years of collegiate teaching experience at both four-year and two-year institutions. Currently, she teaches online chemistry courses and writes pharmacy continuing education. Ellen lives in Greenville with her husband, two daughters, one cocker spaniel, and a once-stray cat. She is an active volunteer at both church and school, enjoys gardening and backyard birding, and is trying to master the art of French cooking. Ellen Jett Wilson, RPh, PhD Adjunct Professor, College of Southern Maryland FACULTY DISCLOSURE It is the policy of PharmCon, Inc. to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other relationship a faculty member or a sponsor has with the manufacturer of any commercial product(s) and/or service(s) discussed in an educational activity. Ellen Jett Wilson reports no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this activity. Peer review of the material in this CE activity was conducted to assess and resolve potential conflict of interest. Reviewers unanimously found that the activity is fair balanced and lacks commercial bias. Please Note: PharmCon, Inc. does not view the existence of relationships as an implication of bias or that the value of the material is decreased. The content of the activity was planned to be balanced and objective. Occasionally, authors may express opinions that represent their own viewpoint. Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient or pharmacy management. Conclusions drawn by participants should be derived from objective analysis of scientific data presented from this monograph and other unrelated sources. 2

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