A Deep Dive into the Diagnosis and Assessment of Asthma: The Case of a 23-Year-Old Female

A Deep Dive into the Diagnosis and Assessment of Asthma: The Case of a 23-Year-Old Female is organized by Pri-Med and will be held from May 17, 2018 - Jun 07, 2019. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Overview :
Follow the case of a 23 year old female who presents to her PCP with recurrent episodes of acute bronchitis. In the context of this case, you will be exposed to the challenges to a timely diagnosis of asthma, including differential diagnoses. Furthermore, the heterogeneity of asthma, including its various presentations and phenotypes will be discussed. Lastly, the significance of spirometry testing and practical tips for interpretation will be reviewed in addition to a demonstration of appropriate inhaler technique. 

Learning Objectives :
• Accurately diagnose asthma and assess severity, taking into account the heterogeneous disease state, in order to improve patient health outcomes and reduce the high burden of disease 
• Select effective pharmacotherapy regimens based on disease severity, sub-type, phenotype, or endotype and use a stepwise approach for long-term control and management of asthma 
• Review asthma self-management strategies, including proper inhaler use and technique to ensure correct delivery of medication and improved health outcomes 

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.