Which children will benefit from immunotherapy? Learning objectives: 1. To know the evidence base for immunotherapy in children 2. To know which children with rhinitis are likely to benefit from immunotherapy 3. To know which children with asthma are likely to benefit from immunotherapy Ulrich Wahn, Germany
Successful subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) for children Learning objectives: 1. To be able to assess a child for SCIT - pollen, animal dander or venom 2. To know how to undertake SCIT in a child 3. To understand how to modify SCIT therapy in response to factors such as intercurrent illness Gunilla Hedlin, Sweden
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
Evidence based medicine for sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in children Learning objectives: 1. To be able to assess a child for SLIT – inhalant allergens 2. To know how to undertake SLIT in a child 3. To understand how to modify SLIT therapy in response to factors such as intercurrent illness Moises Calderon, United Kingdom
Challenges in immunotherapy for children Learning objectives: 1. Knowledge of how to minimise the risk of adverse effects and be able to manage any that occur 2. Understand how to assess the potential effectiveness of immunotherapy in the multiply sensitised child 3. To to be able decide when to end a course of immunotherapy Antonio Nieto, Spain
When should you suspect a drug allergy in children Learning objectives: 1. To know the typical and unusual presentations 2. To know which drugs cause allergic reactions 3. To know the differential diagnosis Marina Atanskovic, Serbia Managing the child with a possible antibiotic allergy Learning objectives: 1. To know how to investigate a child with possible antibiotic allergy 2. To know the common patterns of multiple antibiotic allergy 3. To understand how to treat a child with multiple antibiotic allergy Jean-Christoph Caubet, Switzerland
10:00-10:30 Coffee Break
Investigating the child with an anaesthetic allergy Learning objectives: 1. To know the common patterns of anaesthetic allergy 2. To know how to investigate a child with possible anaesthetic allergy 3. To understand how to prepare a anaesthetic plan for a child with anaesthetic allergy Pascal Demoly, France
Managing a child with a possible vaccine allergy Learning objectives: 1. To know the presentations of vaccine allergy compared to other vaccine complications 2. To understand how to investigation of a child with a possible vaccine allergy 3. To know how to manage vaccination in a child with egg allergy Giovanna Zanoni, Italy
13:15 – 13:30 Welcome
13:30 – 15:00
Plenary Session 1 - The Origins of Childhood Allergy
Chairs: Gary Wong, Hong Kong Cezmi Akdis, Switzerland Early life influences on the development of childhood allergy and asthma Graham Roberts, United Kingdom Immune-infection interactions in the early development of allergy Patrick Holt, Australia How much can be explained by genetics and epigenetics? Michael Kabesch, Germany Supported by the EAACI Clemens von Pirquet Foundation. 15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break 15:30 – 17:00
Main Symposium 1 - Allergy Diagnostics: Current and Future Perspectives
Chairs: Kirsten Beyer, Germany Cristina Pascual, Spain Maximising the value of skin prick testing and specific IgE results Jonathan Hourihane, Ireland Testing on a chip: making sense of the results Marianne van Hage, Sweden Where next in allergy diagnostics? Philippe Eigenmann, Switzerland Main Symposium 2 - Anaphylaxis in Childhood: Assessment and Management Chairs: Frans Timmermans, The Netherlands Giovanna Zanoni, Italy Co-sensitisation to peanut and pollen, a non-risk for anaphylaxis? Carsten Bindslev-Jensen, Denmark Diagnosing anaphylaxis in infancy Antonella Muraro, Italy Controversies in the prescription of self–injectable adrenaline Anthony Dubois, The Netherlands
Oral Abstract Session 1 - Pediatric Asthma Chairs: Michael Kabesch, Germany Vicky Xepapadaki, Greece
Introductory lecture by Michael Kabesch: Making sense of gene-environmental interactions Oral Abstracts O1-O6 will be presented.
Poster Discussion Session 1 – Pediatric Food Allergy Chairs: Robert Boyle, United Kingdom Luis Miguel Borrego, Portuga Poster Discussion Abstracts PD1 - PD13 will be presented. 17:15 – 18:45 Clinical Round 1 - Allergy and Anaphylaxis (case based discussion – presentation by a junior with senior discussing) Chairs: Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, United States Nikos Papadopoulos, Greece
Case 1 - A breastfed infant with bloody stools Case presentation: Indre Butiene, Lithuania Case discussion: Odilija Rudzeviciene, Lithuania
Case 2 - Severe reaction to cow's milk without ingestion Case presentation: Sabrina Mietta, Italy Case discussion: Antonella Muraro, Italy
Case 3 - Positive oral peanut challenge with a twist Case presentation: Zaraquiza Zolkipli, United Kingdom Case discussion: George du Toit, United Kingdom
Workshop 1 - Drug Allergy in Children and Teenagers
Chairs: Marina Atanskovic, Serbia Philippe Eigenmann, Switzerland
Approach to diagnosing Pascal Demoly, France
Reliability of diagnostic tests for antibiotic allergy Jean-Christoph Caubet, Switzerland
How clinically important is cross-reactivity between antibiotics? Antonino Romano, Italy
Pro & Con Debate 1 - Immunotherapy Prevents the Development of Asthma and New Sensitisations Chair: Adnan Custovic, United Kingdom Pro: Ulrich Wahn, Germany Con: Susanne Halken, Denmark Practical Course 1 - How to Tackle Allergies at School Learning objectives: i. To know how to prepare a child with allergy for school ii. To be aware of approaches to dealing with challenging situations at school iii. To understand how to successfully communicate with teachers Karin Lødrup Carlsen, Norway Hazel Gowland, United Kingdom Practical Course 2 - Interpretation and Clinical Implications of Lung Function Tests Learning objectives: i. To know which lung function test is most appropriate in which age group and presentation ii. To understand the physiological basis of spirometry iii. To be able interpret spirometry data to drive clinical management Kai-Håkon Carlsen, Norway Luis Miguel Borrego, Portugal Practical Course 3 - Evaluation of a Child with Recurrent Infections Learning objectives: i. To understand the relationship between underlying immune deficiency and presention. ii. To know when to investigate a child with recurrent infections iii. To be able to interpret common immunological investigations Roger Lauener, Switzerland Christoph Grüber, Germany Pre-registration is required for the Practical Courses. 18:30 – 20:00 Welcome Reception Pre-registration is required for the Welcome Reception. Finger foods and drinks will be served.