Refractory Asthma Management
Tracking # 20-889768
Course overview
This course focuses on refractory asthma, a form of asthma that is resistant to standard treatments. This course discusses the definition of refractory asthma and what differentiates refractory asthma from a typical asthma diagnosis. Potential causes for refractory asthma are supplied. Detailed information about asthma triggers and the specific strategies for avoidance that patients can learn to employ are reviewed. Included is information on common pharmacological agents used in the management of refractory asthma. The material includes the identification of guidelines and resources accessible to the learner.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Respiratory Care Professional
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Disclosure statements
Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.