Chemical Allergies Toxicology Webinar
In collaboration with Chemical Watch Ltd and presented by Laura Robinson

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Duration: 90 minutes

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The following will be covered during the webinar

1. Introduction to the immune system and allergies

• Innate Vs acquired immune response
• Categories of immunological response
• Definition of an allergy and the two-stage development of an allergic reaction.

   2. Basic dermatology

• The anatomy of the skin in relation to the development of an allergic reaction The cells of the immune system involved in the development of allergic contact dermatitis
• Factors which influence the development of allergic contact dermatitis.
• How allergic contact dermatitis differs from irritant contact dermatitis
• Current testing strategies for assessment of allergic contact dermatitis

     3. Basic structure of the respiratory tract.

• The role of IgE and atopy in the development of an allergic reaction.
• How respiratory allergy differs to allergic contact dermatitis.
• Occupational asthma and work-related asthma
• Current testing strategies for the assessment of respiratory allergies

    4. The consequences of developing an allergy to a      substance in the workplace

• Important considerations in relation to control measures in the workplace.

     5. Other immunotoxicological effects

• Including multiple chemical sensitivities, and autoimmune effects.

Bookings and payment are made via the Chemical Watch events page at

https://chemicalwatch.com/events_webinars

 

Laura Robinson

Telephone: + 44 (0)7985 923707

Email: [email protected]