FACULTY:
Edward G. Brooks, MD serves on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Expert Panel 4. He's the chief of UT Health San Antonio's Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Disease Division, and he sees patients at UT Health San Antonio's Adult and Pediatric Allergy Clinic on Medical Drive and at University Hospital. Dr. Brooks also sees rheumatology patients.
OVERVIEW:
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, Holly Wayment welcomes back Dr. Edward Brooks as they dive into the best practices for managing tree pollen allergies and discussing the effectiveness of nasal steroids over antihistamines.
Dr. Brooks also sheds light on the phenomenon of periodic fevers in children, explaining the auto-inflammatory conditions associated with such fevers and how to distinguish them from other illnesses. They also explore various treatment options and the role of genetics in diseases like PFAPA and Mediterranean fever.
OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers
DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Edward G. Brooks, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.
RELEASE DATE:
4/11/2025
EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2027