EPC 2018 Updates in Pulmonary Disease
Didactic lectures allow speakers to provide evidence based medical recommendations, updates and expert opinion.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and Eastern Pulmonary Conference (EPC). The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Commerical Support
This activity is not supported by medical education grants.
Target Audience
Practicing allergists and allied healthcare providers in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the role of viruses in the pathogenesis of asthma
- Outline and discuss the different phenotypic expressions of asthma such obesity and asthma, occupational asthma and severe uncontrolled asthma
- Describe and discuss the use of new modalities in asthma treatment including biologic treatments and bronchial thermoplasty
- Prioritize and select delivery devices for your patients according to their needs and abilities to use them
- Apply evidence-based principles of weaning to patients receiving mechanical ventilation
- Propose and order an evidence-based treatment plan for patient with COPD including a judicious use of inhaled corticosteroids when indicated
- Discuss the epidemiology, burden of illness and pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism and best approaches to treatment including newer oral anticoagulants (NOACs)
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and Eastern Pulmonary Conference (EPC). The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.25 Attendance