Moderator of 7 Sessions
Management of mild asthma has been for a long time unsatisfactory and not tested in clinical trials. The use (overuse) of SABA in patients "treated as" mild asthmatics has become of concern, and the association with severe adverse events has become clear. Adherence to regular ICS treatment is a major issue in this population. The rationale and efficacy of the “as needed ICS” will be discussed in this session.
Learning Objectives:• Review concerns associated with the use of rescue SABA in the absence of maintenance treatment.
• Discuss merits of as-needed ICS treatment strategies in mild asthma.
Italians have contributed significantly to the advancement of medicine in general and respiratory diseases in particular. The role of Italians of different migratory generations have enrichened the landscape of respiratory diseases in the United States. In particular, the personal experience and academic contribution of three current clinician-scientists of Italian origin attest to the constructive role played by this ethnic group in the context of the diverse society in which we live.
Learning Objectives:• Provide an overview of the contribution of Italians to medicine in general and respiratory medicine in particular.
• Provide a first-hand experience of three clinical-scientists of Italian origins in the respiratory medicine landscape in the United States.
During this session we will review and discuss the clinical implications of recently published practice changing research..
Learning Objectives:• Describe recently published clinical research likely to impact the detection, diagnosis, staging, or treatment of lung cancer.
• Discuss the clinical implications of the literature reviewed.
Description:
The management of common and less common pulmonary and critical care disorders may require modification when caring for the pregnant patient. This session will review some of these topics.
Learning Objectives:
• Review the normal respiratory and cardiovascular physiology of pregnancy.
• Review the management of asthma, venous thromboembolism, and tuberculosis in pregnancy.
• Review the causes and management of acute respiratory failure in pregnancy.