Asthma [2010 revision]
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Release Date:
Mon, 1/1/18
Termination Date:
Fri, 5/31/19
Credits:
1
Description:
The management of asthma focuses on controlling inflammation rather than on "rescue" treatment. Clinicians must determine the severity of disease and an appropriate management strategy, including educating patients to modify their therapy as needed for long-term suppressive therapy. This self-study activity assists clinicians in accomplishing these management goals. Drug recommendations and costs assist clinicians in making cost effective decisions when prescribing medications. [The CME information is not intended for acute management of a specific case.]
New with this update:
New with this update:
- Reconceptualization of asthma care into levels of initial severity, levels of follow-up control, and stepwise treatment addressing patients age 0–4 years, 5–11 years, and ≥ 12 years.
- One-page overview of care with more specific guidance for diagnosis of asthma and follow up
- Tables to guide classification of initial severity and of follow-up control, along with specific treatment steps up and down
- Updated tables of drugs commonly used for asthma with dose ranges and current costs
Educational Objectives:
Participants in this CME activity will understand and be able to implement evidence-based cost-effective clinical strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma in children and adults.
Target Audience:
This self-study activity is appropriate for primary care clinicians and other health care providers who treat adult patients with asthma.
Accreditation and Credit Designation:
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity was released in March 2010, with credit available through February 2016. The activity was reviewed for currency of content in February 2016 and availability of credit extended through May 2019. Continuation of credit from that date depends on a thorough review of the content currency and accuracy.
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity was released in March 2010, with credit available through February 2016. The activity was reviewed for currency of content in February 2016 and availability of credit extended through May 2019. Continuation of credit from that date depends on a thorough review of the content currency and accuracy.
Additional Info:
Authors:
Sean K Kesterson, MD; General Medicine
Manuel Arteta, MD; Pediatric Pulmonology
R Van Harrison, PhD; Medical Education
Alan P Baptist, MD. MPH; Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Cary E Johnson, Pharm.D; College of Pharmacy
James A Freer, MD; Emergency Medicine
Joyce E Kaferle, MD; Family Medicine
Cyril M Grum, MD; Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Jill A Noble, MD; General Pediatrics
Financial Disclosure Information:
There are no financial relationships to disclose for this CME activity.
UMHS Guidelines Oversight Team:
William E. Chavey, MD
Grant Greenberg, MD, MA, MHSA
R. Van Harrison, PhD
Literature Search Services:
Taubman Medical Library
Sean K Kesterson, MD; General Medicine
Manuel Arteta, MD; Pediatric Pulmonology
R Van Harrison, PhD; Medical Education
Alan P Baptist, MD. MPH; Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Cary E Johnson, Pharm.D; College of Pharmacy
James A Freer, MD; Emergency Medicine
Joyce E Kaferle, MD; Family Medicine
Cyril M Grum, MD; Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Jill A Noble, MD; General Pediatrics
Financial Disclosure Information:
There are no financial relationships to disclose for this CME activity.
UMHS Guidelines Oversight Team:
William E. Chavey, MD
Grant Greenberg, MD, MA, MHSA
R. Van Harrison, PhD
Literature Search Services:
Taubman Medical Library
Credits available:
AMA PRA Category 1: 1.00
Participation: 1.00
