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Program Information

Goal and Objectives

Implementation

Faculty and Planning Committee

Disclosure and Accreditation

Course Introduction

PART I: ASTHMA MANAGEMENT

Introduction

What is Asthma?

Predisposing Factors

Prevalence of Asthma in the United States

Risk Factors for Developing Asthma

Diagnosing Asthma

Classifying Asthma

Monitoring Asthma Control

Current Treatment Recommendation

Patient Education, Patient Compliance

PART II: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Introduction

COPD Definition and Prevalence

Mortality Trends

Identification and Diagnosis

Importance of Spirometry

The Continuum of Care

Smoking Cessation

Pharmacological Options

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Summary

Resources

CME Test