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Follow on Google News | Food Allergy Conference & ExpoFood Allergy Conference & Expo, April 4 at the University of Minnesota. Linda Coss: keynote speaker. Other presenters:, gastroenterologists, dietitians, and food allergy and celiac leaders. The expo will feature 30+ companies.
By: Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy Assn of MN (AFAA) The conference keynote speaker is one of the “pioneers” A presentation by AFAA's medical advisors will include "Hot Topics" such as whether desensitization may lead to a cure, and allergic reactions during airflight. Other Presenters include: * Dr. Allan Stillerman * Dr. Nancy Ott * Dr. Ramalingam Arumugam * Nona Narvaez * Alison Jacobs * Karen Geronime Scheduled Presentations: * Keynote Address: What You Need to Know about Food Allergy Management * Keeping Students Safe at School * GI issues and Diagnosis * Emergency Management of Food Allergies * What Dietitians Need to Know * Medical Professionals Lunch Session * Support Leaders Lunch Session * Skin Rashes Due to Food Allergies * Hot Topics: Desensitization Studies, & Flying With Food Allergies * Living with Celiac Disease, Life without Wheat, Barley, Rye and Oats * Ask the Doctors Panel Pre-registration through March 31st is $35 per person and $50 per family (prices will increase thereafter $25 for each category). CEU credits for teachers, nurses, and dietitians are an additional $50. Pre-registration can be done on-line by credit card at www.foodallergyconference.org. The Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota (AFAA) a 501(c)3 Minnesota non-profit whose mission is to educate, advocate, and support those with food allergies. It is estimated that between 6 and 7 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Because there is no cure, avoidance is the only way to prevent allergic reactions. Severe reactions cause over 30,000 emergency room visits per year. Ms. Coss, a resident of Southern California, will be available for telephone interviews prior to the conference, or live interviews on Friday April 3. To schedule an interview please contact Linda directly at 949-699-2749. To learn more and view the online media kit for all three of Linda Coss’ food allergy books, please visit www.FoodAllergyBooks.com. # # # AFAA is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, advocate, and support those with food allergies. End
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