Metered-dose inhalers are an essential treatment for the two most common respiratory diseases in the United States: asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; 144 million metered-dose inhalers were prescribed in 2020 alone. But as climate change continues to affect the health of patients with respiratory diseases, it is now understood that the metered-dose inhalers patients depend on are contributing to the climate change crisis. Gregg L. Furie, MD, MHS, Medical Director of Climate and Sustainability at Brigham and Women s Hospital joins host Jodi F. Abbott, MD, MSc, MHCM, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and Medical Director for the American Medical Association (AMA) Ed Hub to discuss practical changes that clinicians can implement to reduce the climate impact of metered-dose inhalers, while prioritizing patient care.
- Provider:American Medical Association
- Activity Link: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/ama-education/video-player/18919812
- Start Date: 2025-10-29 05:00:00
- End Date: 2025-10-29 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 0.75 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABS - 0.75 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 0.75 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 0.75 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 0.75 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 0.75 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Other/Blended Learning
- CME Finder Type: Other
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine