Michael E. Wechsler, MD – How I Think, How I Treat—Assessing, Managing, and Engaging Patients With Uncontrolled, Moderate to Severe Asthma: Comparing Approaches With Experts Around the World

Go online to PeerView.com/VMJ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, experts in asthma discuss assessing and managing uncontrolled, moderate to severe asthma for pediatric and adult patients, as well as selecting targeted therapies and improving treatment adherence. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Assess the severity of asthma in pediatric and adult patients according to evidence-based practice guidelines, Identify patients that would likely benefit from targeted therapy, considering the relationship between type 2 inflammation, moderate to severe asthma, and comorbid conditions such as atopic dermatitis, Select treatment for pediatric and adult patients with uncontrolled, moderate to severe asthma according to current evidence and guidelines, Use techniques to educate and communicate more effectively with patients and caregivers to better engage them in their care, and improve adherence to individualized treatment plans.