|
Learning
objectives
At
the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Explain
the epidemiology, socioeconomic impact, and pathophysiology of
asthma.
- Summarize
the National Institutes of Health guidelines for the management
of acute asthma.
- Recommend
therapeutic options for a patient with an acute asthmatic episode
in an emergency department/hospital versus an outpatient setting.
- Develop
treatment plans for the long-term management of asthma including
the use of corticosteroids, beta-2 agonists, and leukotriene modifiers.
- Explain
key issues that should be discussed when counseling a patient
on the appropriate use of an inhaler device.
- Discuss
pharmacoeconomics and outcomes data in the therapeutic management
of patients with asthma.
|
