This program provides an overview of the 10 key clinical activities for quality asthma care, which include establishing the diagnosis, providing routine follow-up care, educating patients about self-management and assessing the need for referral to a specialist. It also reviews the four classifications of asthma severity and discusses how these classifications should guide pharmacotherapy.
Learning Objectives:
Asthma Update
- Understand the 10 Key Clinical Activities for Quality Asthma Care
- Manage Asthma with a step-wise approach
- Educate patients in self-monitoring and self-management
CME Statement
-- AAFP members can receive up to 2 CME credits for this program.
Faculty Disclosures
-- Disclosure statements for all faculty appearing in this program.
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