Noneosinophilic Asthma: What’s the Problem?
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Session 1002 from the 2017 AAAAI Annual Meeting discusses inflammatory pathways in noneosinophilic asthma, the potential contributions of obesity and remodeling to noneosinophilic asthma, then novel treatment options under investigation and the significance of the problem and current knowledge gaps.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™: 2.50
CE: 2.50
Target Audience
Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify gaps in knowledge regarding noneosinophilic asthma
- Discuss inflammatory pathways and phenotypic associations contributing to disease and potential therapeutic options
Faculty
Dr. Anne Dixon, MD
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Relevant relationships: Research grant: Pfizer, advisory board: Genentech, Vitaeris, Boehringer Ingelheim
Dr. Monica Kraft, MD FAAAAI
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Relevant relationships: None
Dr. Reynold A. Panettieri, MD
Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science, New Brunswick, NJ
Relevant relationships: None
Reviewers
Maria Crain, RN MA CPNP
Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX
Relevant relationships: None
Karen Gregory, DNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C
Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Edmond, OK
Relevant relationships: Merck, MEDA and Novartis: speakers bureau
Kristin Sokol, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brookline, MA
Relevant relationships: None
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 2.50 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 2.50 Contact Hours.
Medium and Method of Physician Participation for an Enduring Activity
Follow these steps to complete the activity:
- Register for the activity.
- Review the CME and Disclosure information.
- Complete all required components.
- Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
- Complete the activity evaluation.
- Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
- Print or save your certificate.
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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
- 2.50 AttendanceAttendance credit.
- 2.50 CECE credit.
- 2.50 CMECME credit.