The incidence of asthma increases every year in the United States, and pediatric treatment guidelines are intricate and must be tailored to each patient’s needs. This CE session will prepare you for any pediatric asthma case by providing you with the most up-to-date information on severity assessment and triggers, enabling you to provide the best stepwise pharmacologic care. Management guidelines for viral infections and pediatric pneumonias are discussed, as well as other care guidelines for patients with cystic fibrosis. After completing this session, you will be able to form smart diagnoses and execute the most efficient methods of
care.
This presentation includes information on the following topics, in addition to asthma:
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and RSV prophylaxis
- Influenza and immunization guidelines
- Administration of long- and short-acting beta agonists for asthma management
- Management of pharyngitis and sinusitis
- Management of acute otitis media