Michael E. Wechsler, MD - How I Think, How I Treat—Assessing, Managing, and Engaging Patients With Uncontrolled, Moderate to Severe Asthma: Comparing Approaches With Experts Around the World

Go online to PeerView.com/VMJ860 to view the activity, download
slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn
credit. In this activity, experts in asthma discuss assessing and
managing uncontrolled, moderate to severe asthma for pediatric and
adult patients, as well as selecting targeted therapies and
improving treatment adherence. Upon completion of this activity,
participants should be better able to: Assess the severity of
asthma in pediatric and adult patients according to evidence-based
practice guidelines, Identify patients that would likely benefit
from targeted therapy, considering the relationship between type 2
inflammation, moderate to severe asthma, and comorbid conditions
such as atopic dermatitis, Select treatment for pediatric and adult
patients with uncontrolled, moderate to severe asthma according to
current evidence and guidelines, Use techniques to educate and
communicate more effectively with patients and caregivers to better
engage them in their care, and improve adherence to individualized
treatment plans.