Updates in the Management of Pulmonary Disorders

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

-Review the prevalence of chronic asthma and COPD
-Identify the signs and symptoms that can be used to assess an asthma attack
-Explain the underlying disease process of asthma and COPD
-Describe the appropriate asthma and COPD control and monitoring
-Describe a stepwise approach to selection and tailoring medications for the patient with asthma
-List pertinent medication counseling points for the patient with asthma