Newswise — Journalists are invited to report on the latest developments in the treatment of allergic diseases including asthma and immunologic disorders presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Meeting. The meeting is Nov. 6-11, 2008, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center and the Sheraton Seattle Hotel in Seattle. Physicians, researchers and international experts will present and discuss scientific data on conditions that afflict more than 50 million Americans.
Meeting highlights include the latest research on the following topics and more:"¢ Sublingual immunotherapy update and European, Latin and U.S. experiences"¢ Dermatological diseases including those caused by medical devices and implants"¢ The skin as an immune organ"¢ Advances in inhaled drug delivery systems"¢ Barriers to asthma care"¢ Epidemic of exercise-induced respiratory symptoms in children and young adults"¢ Emerging therapies for upper airway disease"¢ Angioedema and options for prevention and treatment of HAE"¢ Evaluation of patients with recurrent infections"¢ Psychological stress, immunity and inflammatory disease
Annual Meeting components include more than 90 scientific sessions, 38 workshops, 350 technical exhibits and 250 abstract presentations. The expected 4,000 meeting participants includes some 1,700 physicians, 200 allied health professionals and 100 office managers.
View the preliminary program with downloadable housing and registration forms online at http://www.acaai.org/Member. To register for a press badge, e-mail [email protected].
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is a professional medical organization headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill., that promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of allergy and immunology. The College, comprising more than 5,000 allergists-immunologists and related health care professionals, fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together and with others toward the common goals of patient care, education, advocacy and research.
All media attending the meeting must register for an ACAAI Press Badge for free access to educational programs. A fully-equipped onsite Press Room includes Internet and refreshments.
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