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Primary Care Lunch and Learn: Asthma and Smart Therapy

06-17-2025

By Bailey Young, DO , Pediatric Pulmonologist, Akron Children's, Akron, OH

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1. Assess pathophysiology of Asthma as well as differential of asthma. 2. Evaluate Asthma Classifications. 3. Teach updated Asthma therapy guidelines.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Many healthcare providers may benefit from enhanced understanding of asthma pathophysiology, accurate classification, and the latest treatment guidelines. Providers having this gap in up-to-date knowledge can lead to misdiagnosis, improper classification, and suboptimal use of smart therapy tools. This activity aims to enhance provider competence in applying evidence-based asthma management strategies.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

06-16-2026

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenter has indicated that no financial relationship with an ineligible company: Bailey Young, DO The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.