Dealing with Asthma

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of asthma pathophysiology, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and personalized care strategies that improve patient outcomes. The course also emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, including the coordination of care among physicians, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff. Psychosocial considerations such as medication adherence, lifestyle triggers, and health literacy are integrated throughout the learning modules.

• Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the pathophysiology of asthma and its clinical manifestations.
• Differentiate between intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent, and severe persistent asthma.
• Implement evidence-based treatment plans based on current clinical guidelines (e.g., GINA).
• Recognize and respond to asthma exacerbation's with appropriate acute care interventions.
• Educate patients and families on trigger avoidance, inhaler techniques, and self-management plans.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to optimize long-term asthma control.

Course Completion Requirements:

To complete this CE course and receive full credit, participants must:

• Register for the course.
• Review all course materials.
• Complete the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher.
• Submit the course evaluation survey.

Note: Some courses may include additional requirements, such as participation in discussion boards or completion of practice exercises.

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
• Commercial Support: This course has not received any sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
• Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
• Off-Label Product Use: No information related to off-label use of FDA-approved products is included in this course.