All about Atopy

Confused about whether your pediatric 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? Come have all your questions answered in this 1 hour webinar.

Part two of this informative pediatric series run my Mercy Hospital will focus on differentiating between presentations of asthma and bronchitis through integrated case based discussions. You will also be provided with detailed tips and tricks in assessing, diagnosing and managing various forms and presentations of eczema

Speakers:

Dr Dan Mason
Dan is a pediatrician working at Werribee Mercy Hospital, with an interest in general pediatrics, 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