Food Allergy Educational Webinars

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) offers a variety of free webinars for people with food allergies and their caregivers. These educational programs offer information about food allergies, including:

  • Signs and symptoms
  • Management
  • Treatment options
  • Resources

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​Biologics 101

Navigating the world of biologics can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! If you’ve tried treatments for your asthma, food allergies, eczema, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or nasal polyps without success and wonder if biologics are right for you, watch our educational webinar on biologics. AAFA and Jessica Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN presented important information on the topic:

  • What is a biologic?
  • Administration/delivery methods
  • Roadmap to getting a biologic treatment
  • Insurance coverage and prior authorization
  • Financial assistance
  • Practical tips (reminders, storage, self-injections, travel)

Watch on YouTube

 

Food Allergies: Your Questions, Answered!

More than 20 million adults and children in the U.S. have food allergies. AAFA, John James, MD, board-certified allergist, and Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, Director of Food Allergy Advocacy, Education and Prevention at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Food Allergy Center, presented information on food allergies and how to manage it. Topics discussed include:

  • What is a food allergy?
  • Food allergy management and prevention
  • The latest in emerging treatments
  • Resources from Kids with Food Allergies

Watch on YouTube

Taking Action to Better Manage Food Allergies

Watch now on demand – no registration required! Knowledge and preparation are key to managing food allergies successfully. Learn how to better manage food allergies during this webinar hosted by AAFA and Medlive. Topics discussed during this program include:

  • The role of the immune system in food allergies
  • Current treatment, medicines, and guidelines
  • Biologics for food allergies
  • Allergic march and related conditions

Taking Action to Better Manage Food Allergies