Overview / Abstract: |
Target Audience Pulmonologists, infectious disease physicians, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants Program Overview Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is a chronic, progressive illness fraught with long treatments and severe side effects. The majority of NTMpatients who have completed treatment can get it again. Research is emerging that may impact best practices in managing and treating patients with NTMand new American Thoracic Society (ATS)/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines. In this program, guideline-based treatment, personalized treatment selection for patients, and managing adverse events and improving patient adherence are discussed using video presentation of challenging cases. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Employ a guideline-based best practice approach to an early and accurate diagnosis of NTM |
Expiration |
Jun 25, 2021 |
Discipline(s) |
Physician CME |
Format |
Online |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ |
Accreditation |
ACCME |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Faculty FACULTY NAME and TITLE FACULTY NAME and TITLE |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Insmed |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Relias LLC Relias LLC., FREE CME., Respiratory Infections Free CE CME |