As a pulmonologist you tend to see a more difficult patient with asthma who has other co-morbidities that make their disease more complicated and difficult to control. In this slide presentation, we discuss the role of allergy in a pulmonologist’s practice. We hope you find this presentation helpful in the treatment of your patients.

Target Audience

This activity was developed for Primary Care Physicians who treat patients with COPD.

Term of Approval: May 15, 2010 – May 14, 2011

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the role of inflammation in causing COPD and comorbidities.
2. Select the comorbidities most frequently associated with COPD.
3. Explain the role of specific comorbidities in the health and prognosis of the patient, in addition to pulmonary factors.

Accreditation And Designation Statement

National Jewish Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing medical education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

National Jewish Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

1. List the symptoms that suggest the need for diagnostic testing for COPD.
2. Explain the role of spirometry to make an accurate diagnosis of COPD.
3. Discuss the pathophysiology and epidemiology of COPD.
4. Review the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options available in the treatment of stable COPD.
5. Summarize strategies for preventing COPD exacerbations.
6. Describe the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options available in the treatment of COPD exacerbations.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for Family Practice Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians Assistants, Registered Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners.

Term of Approval

May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2012

Target Audience

This activity was developed for Primary Care Physicians and Physicians who work in Family or Internal Medicine.

Goals and Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:

1. List the barriers to recognition, assessment and optimal management of COPD.
2. Discuss the use and interpretation of spirometry to diagnose COPD.
3. Select appropriate therapeutic interventions for COPD patients at each stage of disease.
4. Describe appropriate uses of bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and other pharmacologic agents in treatment of COPD.

Accreditation and Designation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Elements, and Accreditation Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of National Jewish Health and Reed Medical Education. National Jewish Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medication education for physicians.

National Jewish Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.