Suboptimal Asthma Control in Clinic Practice: Recognizing the Benefits of New Therapies and Patient Education

Faculty

Needs Statement

Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition in children.  According to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP), Asthma is under diagnosed and inadequately treated in a large proportion of both pediatric and adult patients.  In 2008, the NAEPP has released a new set of guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Asthma.  The aim of this program is to familiarize the primary care provider with the new guidelines which emphasize asthma control.

Target Audience

Primary Care Physicians / nurse-practitioners who take care of asthma including pediatricians, internists, family practice physicians and emergency care physicians.

Objectives

1. Discover how best to diagnose asthma;            
2. Outline the new NIH guidelines for the assessment of asthma severity and asthma control;        
3. Review the pharmacology of asthma therapy – and the recommended stepwise approach to achieve asthma control;
4. Review the importance of Asthma Education in improving asthma control.

Accreditation

CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Kanga has no relationships to disclose.