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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

  • Describe the pathophysiologic differences between asthma and COPD
  • Discuss the rationale behind the basic work up recommended for asthma and COPD patients
  • Summarize the updated classification of asthma and COPD severity
  • Outline basic concepts regarding therapeutics for asthma and COPD
  • Identify novel therapies for asthma and COPD