Asthma typically presents with a history of respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough and is characterized by chronic airway inflammation. In adults and older children, the diagnosis of asthma can be confirmed by spirometric evaluation, but asthma is a diagnostic challenge in younger children, typically school-aged. A careful history, exam, trigger factors, response to bronchodilator medications, and family history can help establish asthma diagnosis in this age group.This course highlights a stepwise approach to interprofessional asthma evaluation and treatment and discusses the medications used for rescue and control. Since the approach to a stepwise escalation or de-escalation of medication options differs depending on where the patient presents, these practice guidelines are highlighted. Biologics and immunotherapies are also discussed for refractory or chronic presentations, emphasizing adverse drug reactions (ADR) for all classes. Participating clinicians gain a specialized understanding of asthma medication in children, involving professionals from allied health professions such as nurses, technicians, and, in particular, pediatricians.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/17921
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Clinical Pathology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Pathology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Surgery, Pulmonary, Mediastinum, Sleep Medicine, Sports Medicine