VAM 19 3304: Biologics for Severe Asthma: Treatment-Specific Effects Important in Choosing a Specific Agent

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Session 3304 includes the following talks:

  • Exacerbation Prone Patients
  • Fixed Airway Obstructed Patient Including COPD
  • Corticosteroid-Dependent Patient

The American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) has approved this activity for 1.25 MOC Part II Self-Assessment credits.  These credits will be awarded once you have completed all components of the course.

Target Audience

Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss which T2 biologic is most appropriate to treat the corticosteroid-Dependent patient to reduce steroid burden
  • Discuss which T2 biologic is most appropriate to treat the exacerbation-prone patient
  • Discuss which T2 biologic is most appropriate to treat the patient with fixed airway obstruction and low FEV1
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.25 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
05/01/2019
Course expires: 
04/30/2021
Cost:
$25.00
Part of: 
Asthma - 2019 Virtual Annual Meeting Recordings
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Faculty
Nizar Jarjour, MD
Jonathan Corren, MD FAAAAI
Elliot Israel, MD FAAAAI

Reviewers
Karen L. Gregory, DNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C
Samuel Gubernick, DO FAAAAI
Shirley S. Joo, MD
Kara J. Wada, MD

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  • Employment. Name of employer and job title.
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The information disclosed by the speakers and planning committee was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy. All potential conflicts of interest were resolved by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.

Disclosure link: 
2019 AAAAI Annual Meeting Disclosures
Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Designation Statement

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 1.25 Contact Hours.

Credit Claiming Period

Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on April 30, 2021. Requests to claim credit on or after May 1, 2021 will be subject to an administrative fee.

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.25 CME
    CME credit.

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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