Challenging Cases in Asthma: Improving Quality of Life (3 of 3)

Program Overview

This interprofessional expert panel takes on challenging cases in severe and difficult-to-treat asthma, including pediatrics and non-T2 asthma. In their discussions they weigh different treatment strategies; consider atopic comorbidities; illustrate how asthma affects patients’ quality of life; and how they can work as a team to help optimize patient care from a pulmonology, allergy, and nursing perspective.

Credit Expired

0.25 CE Credit(s)

Expires: August 29, 2023

Target Audience

Allergy/immunology and pulmonology clinicians engaged in the care of patients with asthma.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Select an appropriate biologic therapy for patients with asthma based on disease severity and phenotype
Integrate the unique roles of the interprofessional care team in the management of comorbidity and quality of life issues in patients with severe and difficult-to-treat asthma

Activity Faculty

Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc

Professor, Medicine
Director, Cohen Family NJH Asthma Institute
Associate Vice President, Innovation and Industry Relations
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO

David M. Lang, MD

Professor, Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Chair, Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Rachel DeCosta, MSN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Department of Medicine
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO

Provider Statement

This activity is provided by RMEI Medical Education, LLC

Supporter Statement

This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer Statement

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. 