Dubai Final-v20.indd - World Allergy Organization
Dubai Final-v20.indd - World Allergy Organization
Dubai Final-v20.indd - World Allergy Organization
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WEDnEsDAY, 8 DECEmBEr 2010<br />
WAO IntErnAtIOnAl ScIEntIfIc cOnfErEncE<br />
Asthma and Co-morbid Conditions: Expanding the Practice of <strong>Allergy</strong> for Optimal Patient Care<br />
sCiEntiFiC PrOgrAm—WEDnEsDAY, 8 DECEmBEr 2010<br />
14:00 – 16:00 Plenary Session 6 Sheikh rashid E<br />
Psychological and societal dimensions of asthma<br />
learning objectives:<br />
• to highlight the links between the mind and body in asthma<br />
• to identify the impact of psychological factors upon attitudes regarding compliance and the implications for treatment<br />
• to describe the influence of socioeconomic factors on the prevalence and management of asthma<br />
• to consider special behavioral and developmental issues affecting children with asthma<br />
Chairpersons: mirza Al-sayegh<br />
noel rodriguez-Perez<br />
14:00 Welcoming remarks<br />
14:05 Developmental and behavioral problems in children and adolescents |