Biologics in Severe Asthma: Optimizing Therapeutic Selection and Patient Outcomes

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Overview / Abstract:

This case-based activity focuses on considerations, including phenotypes and biomarkers, in individualizing treatment with the 5 monoclonal antibodies currently approved for severe asthma in the United States. The role of shared decision-making is discussed as an approach to individualizing therapy and improving patient outcomes. Clinical criteria for assessing treatment response to biologic therapy and how to modify therapy when needed are also discussed.

Expiration

Dec 14, 2021

Discipline(s)

Physician CME

Format

Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Reynold A. Panettieri, Jr, MD
Vice Chancellor, Translational Medicine and Science
Director, Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science
Professor of Medicine, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Allergies / Allergic Reactions, Immunology / Immunosuppression, Primary Care, Pulmonary Medicine / COPD

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Keywords / Search Terms

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Asthma Severe Asthma Biologics Phenotypes Biomarkers Assessing Asthma Treatment Biologic Therapy Free CE CME

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