The New Asthma Guidelines: What Were They Thinking?

Episode 27: The New Asthma Guidelines: What Were They Thinking?

 

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The New Asthma Guidelines: What Were They Thinking?

 

FACULTY:

Edward G. Brooks, MD serves on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Expert Panel 4. He's the chief of UT Health San Antonio's Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Disease Division, and he sees patients at UT Health San Antonio's Adult and Pediatric Allergy Clinic on Medical Drive and at University Hospital. 

 

OVERVIEW:

On this episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment interviews Dr. Ed Brooks, a pediatrician and allergist at UT Health San Antonio with 30 years of experience, who was on the national panel that set these guidelines.  Dr. Brooks is also division chief for allergy, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

 

DISCLOSURES:

Ed Brooks, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

 

The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

 

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.

 

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

CREDITS:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50)
Non-Physician Participation Credit (0.50)

 

In this insightful episode, Dr. Brooks shares advanced insights into the effective use of inhaled corticosteroids for intermittent yet severe symptoms, particularly during viral infections. He also introduces SMART therapy (Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) - a new approach to managing moderate persistent asthma. Understand the practical implications of these changes and expert tips on how to communicate them effectively to parents and children.

Gain a deeper understanding of the long-term side effects of corticosteroids and how these innovative guidelines could simplify care and reduce caregivers' stress. Don't miss out on the opportunity to earn free credits, including CME, MOC, or ethics credits, as you dive into this enlightening conversation.