Fecha: Del 06 al 10 de Diciembre del 2.009

Description: Main Topics:
Innate immunity in allergy and asthma.
Mast cells and basophils: An update on their role in IgE- mediated diseases.
Eicosanoids in allergic and pulmonary inflammation.
Regulatory T cells in immune-mediated diseases.
Molecular biology: Novel applications to allergic diseases. Genetics and pharmacogenetics of asthma.
Infections, protective and promoters of asthma and allergies.
Atopic march: Is the concept really evidence-based supported?
Asthma risks factors: Different exposures around the world.
Smoking and airway inflammation in asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases.
Outdoor air pollution: When and what measurements are recommended.
Occupational allergy and asthma.
Challenges in managing allergy and asthma in the developing world.
QOL and psychological aspects in near fatal asthma patients.
Severe airway obstruction: Is patient's perception altered?
Asthma: Novel concepts in pathogenesis and therapy.
Anticytokyne therapy for allergy and asthma.
New ultralong beta 2 agonists: Safe and effective?
Biologic response modifiers for severe asthma and eczema.
Does nasal inflammation markers correlate with bronchial inflammation?
Sleep disorders: Symptom of allergic rhinitis?
Chronic rhinosinusitis: The new therapeutic challenge.
The role of the bacterial antigens in nasal polyps.
Nasal polyps: Integrated treatment approach.
New evidences in upper airways remodeling.
Inhaled steroids in sinusitis: True or false.
Genetic of cutaneous diseases.
Neuroimmune aspects of skin allergic diseases.
Molecular basis of atopic dermatitis.
Chronic idiopathic urticaria, autoantibodies and other pathogenic mechanisms.
Atopic eczema: Skin barrier disorder or immunologic disease?
Drug hypersensitivity: Clinical management, basic mechanisms, and latest research.
Desensitization protocols for antibiotics and other medications.
Insect allergy: Critical assessment of current unresolved issues and controversies.
What is new in the diagnostics and treatment of immunodeficiencies?