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

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.