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National Jewish Health.

The Intersection of COVID-19 and Chronic Lung Disease: Treating Real World Issues with Evolving Data

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience
Pulmonologists, critical care, primary care physicians, internal medicine, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and registered nurses who treat patients with COVID-19 and/or chronic lung disease.

Overview
According to the American Lung Association, more than 35 million Americans live with a chronic lung disease and may be more susceptible to COVID-19. Severe disease is a higher risk for patients with asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic lung disease. Learn how to best manage these patients in the time of COVID-19 from expert faculty who will describe the key concepts in the pathophysiology and immunology of COVID-19, address the latest treatment options for patients with COVID-19 and how chronic lung disease factors into treatment strategies as well as how to manage those patients even after COVID-19.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Describe clinical features and key concepts in the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and its interaction with the human immune response.
Discuss strategies for managing patients with COVID-19 and chronic lung disease.
Evaluate current and emerging therapies for patients with COVID-19 and chronic lung disease.

Expiration

Aug 20, 2021

Discipline(s)

Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.5

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Anthony N. Gerber, MD, PhD
Rebecca C. Keith, MD
Joshua J. Solomon, MD

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Relias, Free CME, COVID-19, Chronic Lung Disease Free CE CME

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