New Insights into the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Program Overview
Panel Discussion
This 30-minute interactive panel discussion with an interprofessional clinical expert panel and an experienced patient with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) will focus on disease burden, symptom recognition, diagnosis, immunopathology, and emerging therapies for patients with NCFBE.
Pulmonology, infectious diseases, primary care, and radiology clinicians managing patients with NCFBE
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Identify the impact of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) and its exacerbations on patient quality of life
Utilize clinical practice guidelines for NCFBE diagnosis
Examine emerging treatments targeting the underlying immune-mediated pathophysiologic processes of NCFBE
Integrate the unique roles and responsibilities of the interprofessional care team when diagnosing and treating patients with NCFBE
Activity Faculty
Mark L. Metersky, MD, FCCP
Professor, Medicine Associate Chief of Service, Department of Medicine Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Director, Center for Bronchiectasis Care
UConn Health
Farmington, CT
Margaret M. Johnson, MD
Professor, Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Consultant, Pulmonary Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Molly Mailes, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
Nurse Program Coordinator, Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL