Allergy and Immunology Courses by Grant Shapiro, DC

Posting Date:  Aug 22, 2019
Check out these two new three hour courses on Allergy and Immunology by Dr. Grant Shapiro.
Allergy and Immunology 201

Hour 1

  • Indicate the immune system’s complexity as it fits into the body’s function
  • Give examples of various Interleukins involved in the immunity
  • List neurotransmitters, and vasoactive dilators
  • Contrast TH1 and TH2 immune cells and apply a working knowledge of their clinical phenotype.

Hour 2

  • Discuss signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and current therapy.
  • List the major immune cells responsible for allergic reactions
  • Name the major receptor responsible for IgE sensitization, and what cells it is primarily found on.
  • Summarize the meaning of WAO.
  • List signs and symptoms of a typical allergic response after re-exposure to a sensitized allergen
  • List different methods of allergy testing and critique their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Give an example of a complicating factor that might skew an IgE(total) test result
  • Apply the terms sensitivity and specificity in lab tests
  • Categorize who is at risk of allergic sensitization.

Hour 3

  • List 1-2 examples of research supporting IgE sensitization prevention.
  • List 1-2 examples of factors which may increase risk of IgE sensitization.
  • Explain the effect of smoking on IgE
  • Have working knowledge of the effect of SO2 on health, and its primary source.
  • Describe how and why it Ragweed is fast becoming worse of a problem throughout the US and worldwide.
  • Indicate a potential sequela of Rhinoconjunctivitis and why it is meaningful to treat
  • Identify and name a treatment backed by clinical evidence for Ragweed allergy and its meaning for natural therapy to be used by non-prescribing practitioners
  • Describe a potential problem with medical Sublingual allergy therapy, and then defend it.
  • Outline the major allergens in Ragweed.
  • Give an example of co-sensitivity
  • Define Pan allergen and give an example
Allergy and Immunology 202

Hour 1

  • List the cells where histamine is predominantly found.
  • Describe the role of the Mast Cell.
  • Explain histamine’s function and recall what causes its release.
  • List the Histamine receptor types and where each are each found.
  • Summarize or give examples of symptoms in over activation of histamine receptors.
  • Many of our patients are on OTC Antihistamine medications. List their effects, positive and negative.

Hour 2

  • Quote what OAS stands for.
  • Define OAS and describe what happens to those with this problem.
  • Recognize at what age(s) OAS occurs.
  • Memorize, recognize and describe 1-5 OAS examples.
  • Educate your patient on how to deal with OAS.
  • Describe NFkB as a system
  • Describe NFkB’s role in canonical and non-canonical pathways
  • Explain what IκBα is and its potential role in downregulating inflammation

Hour 3

  • Discuss how specific herbs, nutrients, and Vitamin E work to manage histamine at both a macro and microscopic level.
  • Be able to describe allergic inflammation
  • Discover how NSAIDs are being noted to reduce CNS diseases with inflammation and may help manage allergic disorder(s).
  • Identify what particular NSAID is naturally occurring and available to us and your patients to help them manage their allergic inflammation. Calculate its clinical dose and avoid its lethal dose.
  • List various SPMs (Specialized Proresolving Mediators)
  • Describe how SPMs can control IgE production and play a potential role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.
  • Relate histamine’s role in IBS (Irritable Bowel), name and synthesize the type of 2 known GI receptors involved.