(A Practical Clinical Program for General Practitioners and Primary Care Providers)
🔹 Duration: 3 Months
🔹 Mode: 100% Online (Study Material, Case Simulations, Videos, and MCQ Assessments)
🔹 Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BNYS, BEMS, Physiotherapists, Doctor of Pharmacy
🎯 Course Objective:
The Certificate Course in Asthma and Allergies is tailored for primary care and OPD-based physicians to enhance their clinical competence in diagnosing, managing, and counseling patients suffering from respiratory allergies, asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and atopic conditions. The course includes pharmacological and lifestyle management strategies.
📚 Syllabus: 10 Structured Clinical Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Asthma and Allergic Disorders
Definition, prevalence, and burden of asthma and allergies
Pathophysiology of hypersensitivity reactions (Type I to IV)
Classification of asthma and allergic diseases
Risk factors, triggers, genetic and environmental contributors
Module 2: Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
History-taking in asthma and allergy patients
Physical examination findings and red flags
Diagnostic tools: Spirometry, Peak Flow, Skin Prick Testing, IgE
Differential diagnosis: COPD, bronchitis, reflux, and others
Module 3: Asthma – Classification and Management
Intermittent vs. persistent asthma
Stepwise therapy approach (GINA guidelines)
Inhaled corticosteroids, bronchodilators, leukotriene modifiers
Inhaler techniques and patient education
Module 4: Allergic Rhinitis and Upper Respiratory Allergies
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
Diagnostic approach and treatment ladder
Intranasal steroids, antihistamines, and immunotherapy
Sinusitis overlap and adenoid-related issues
Module 5: Skin Allergies – Urticaria, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema
Acute and chronic urticaria
Atopic dermatitis in children and adults
Patch testing and identifying contact allergens
Topical therapy, antihistamines, emollients
Module 6: Food and Drug Allergies
Food intolerance vs. food allergy
Common food allergens in India
Drug-induced rashes, anaphylaxis, and adverse reactions
Desensitization and emergency kits
Module 7: Emergency Allergic Conditions and Anaphylaxis
Recognition of life-threatening allergies
Anaphylaxis: diagnostic criteria and grading
Immediate management and adrenaline use (EpiPen protocols)
Emergency preparedness and patient/family education
Module 8: Pharmacology of Asthma and Allergic Medications
Antihistamines (sedative/non-sedative), corticosteroids, leukotriene blockers
Nebulization protocols and inhaler combinations
Immunotherapy and biologics in severe asthma
Drug safety in pediatric and elderly patients
Module 9: Clinical Case Discussions
Case 1: Pediatric asthma with poor compliance
Case 2: Chronic urticaria and autoimmune profile
Case 3: Recurrent rhinitis with sinusitis overlap
Case 4: Anaphylaxis after NSAID – emergency plan
Case-based pharmacological decisions
Module 10: Lifestyle, Prevention & Certification
Allergen avoidance: dust, pets, foods, chemicals
Nutrition in allergic conditions
Patient handouts and home-care planning
Final assessment + downloadable OPD checklist + Certificate
✅ Certification Outcome:
By course completion, the clinician will confidently diagnose, classify, and treat common asthma and allergy cases with rational pharmacology, emergency readiness, and OPD-based strategies.