San Francisco Marriott Marquis Room: Yerba Buena 8
Presentation: Starts 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Activity Overview
This accredited interactive activity aims to increase awareness of chronic cough, including symptoms, consequences to quality of life, etiologies, and an evidence-based approach to the assessment and treatment of patients with chronic cough. In addition, the program explores emerging therapies aimed at refractory chronic cough. The faculty will utilize a patient case-driven discussion that includes best practice recommendations.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for an audience of pulmonologists, Allergists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses, and other healthcare providers who diagnose and manage patients with chronic cough.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness of how and why chronic cough symptoms impact quality of life.
- Identify the unmet clinical needs, and impact of chronic cough in patients who do not find relief from recommended management strategies.
- Plan an evidence-based approach to the assessment and treatment of the patient with chronic cough.
- Predict the impact emerging therapies for patients with refractory chronic cough.
Criteria for Success
There is no fee to participate in this activity. Statements of credit will be awarded based on the participant’s attendance. A statement of credit will be available upon completion of a written paper evaluation that will be collected at the end of the activity. To receive a certificate of completion please go to: akhcme.com/220040. If you have questions about this CE activity, please contact AKH Inc at [email protected]
CE credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare
In support of improving patient care, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurses
Credit being awarded: 1 ANCC contact hours
Commercial Support
This activity is supported from an independent medical education grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
A MECC-Organized Symposium at the ATS 2022 International Conference
An evening symposia educational program provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and supported by an independent medical education grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. Open to all ATS 2022 International Conference attendees.
