Severe Asthma and the Role of the Upper Airway: A Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Inflammatory Airway Diseases

Severe Asthma and the Role of the Upper Airway: A Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Inflammatory Airway Diseases is organized by MedscapeLIVE, National Jewish Health (NJH).

CME Released: 3/29/2024
Valid for credit through: 3/29/2025

Goal Statement:
Chronic inflammatory conditions of the upper and lower airways share a complex and interconnected relationship often referred to as the unified airway concept. This activity will focus on common underlying inflammatory processes and the way they frequently coexist in affected individuals to support a more comprehensive approach that addresses both upper and lower airway diseases.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

• Describe the similarities and differences in the pathophysiology of the upper and lower airways.
• Assess the role of epithelial cytokines in the inflammatory pathways in severe asthma and upper airway disease.
• Identify appropriate biomarkers to guide treatment selection for severe asthma and upper airway chronic inflammatory disease.
• Incorporate an understanding of the impact of comorbid upper airway diseases to personalize treatment strategies for severe asthma.