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Trends in Asthma Care - Latest Approaches and Treatment Options

American Lung Association via YouTube

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Join a recorded webinar featuring pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Jered Weinstock exploring contemporary trends in asthma care and treatment. Gain comprehensive knowledge about various asthma types, innovative management approaches, and emerging treatment options while accessing practical tools and resources for improved asthma management. Learn about the evolution of asthma care, airway inflammation mechanisms, and national guidelines for assessing severity. Discover the shift towards precision medicine, including biomarker testing, different inflammation types, and personalized treatment approaches. Explore modern treatment strategies such as indoor allergen management, inhaled corticosteroids, Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART), and biological treatments. Master six key strategies for better asthma control and connect with valuable patient resources, including the Lung HelpLine. Originally recorded on March 23, 2023, this presentation is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through Cooperative Agreement # NU59EH001251-03.

Syllabus

Intro
Learning Objectives
Guest Speaker
Definition of Asthma The Evolution
How Does Asthma Happen? Asthma and Airway Inflammation
Inflammation in Asthma
National Asthma Guidelines
Assessing Asthma Severity
Optimal Asthma Care
There are many different types of asthma
The precision or targeted approach
Focus is Shifting Toward the Identification of Disease Mechanisms
Understanding Disease Mechanisms May Guide Clinical Decisions to a More Personalized Approach
Type 2 and Non-Type 2 Inflammation
What type of asthma do I have?
Precision Approach to Asthma: Utility of Biomarkers
Fractional Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
The Goal is Control!
Indoor Allergen (Removal and Avoidance)
Intermittent (occasional) Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids
Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART)
Current SMART Therapy Options
Long-acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA)
Allergy Testing and Shots
Biologics Summarized
Six Strategies to Better Asthma Control
Patient Resources for Asthma Management
Lung HelpLine

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