Primary and Secondary Prevention of Asthma: Targeting Viruses, Atopy and the Environment

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Session 3307 from the 2017 AAAAI Annual Meeting addresses concepts and rationale for feasibly tacking prevention in young children. Consideration and design of trials answering key clinical questions resulting from gaps in knowledge about different aspects of preventing and modifying the course of childhood asthma towards persistent and severe disease will be discussed.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: 1.25
CE: 1.25

Target Audience

Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss viral pathways and targets in prevention of asthma
  • Discuss atopic pathways in the prevention of asthma
  • Discuss the potential role of the environment/microbiome in prevention of asthma
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.25 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
05/31/2017
Course expires: 
06/14/2019
Cost:
$25.00
Part of: 
Asthma - 2017 Virtual Annual Meeting Recordings
Rating: 
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Faculty
Dr. Daniel J. Jackson, MD
U. Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Relevant Relationships: None

Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul, MD MS FAAAAI,
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
Relevant Relationships: None

Reviewers
Karen Gregory, DNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C
Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Edmond, OK
Relevant relationships: Merck, MEDA and Novartis: speakers bureau

Kevin Parks, MD FAAAAI
AAC/CRI of Southern Oregon, Medford, OR
Relevant relationships: None

Disclosure link: 
2017 Annual Meeting Planning, Review and Faculty 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.

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  3. Complete all required components.
  4. Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
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  6. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
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Release date
Original release date: June 1, 2017.  Valid for credit through May 31, 2019.

Questions
Activity-related questions should be directed to cme@aaaai.org

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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