Practice Pearls for the PCP: Top Questions Answered on Asthma and COPD

Overview

This session provides primary care providers with practical insights to help distinguish, diagnose, and manage asthma and COPD more effectively. Faculty will review key pathophysiologic differences, recommended diagnostic workups, and current classifications of disease severity. The presentation will also highlight evidence-based treatment approaches and explore novel therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Review the pathophysiologic differences between asthma and COPD.
• Learn the rationale behind the basic work-up recommended for asthma and COPD patients.
• Learn the updated classification of asthma and COPD severity.
• Review basic concepts regarding therapeutics for asthma and COPD.
• Review novel therapies for asthma and COPD.