Activity ID
9770Expires
September 30, 2023Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
1.0Fee
$0CME Provider: Potomac Center for Medical Education
Description of CME Course
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is the most common cause of nasal polyposis, and approximately one third of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) will develop nasal polyps. CRSwNP is associated with significant morbidity and negative impacts on patient quality of life, making rapid diagnosis and treatment highly important. Until recently, treatment for CRSwNP has included topical therapy, systemic corticosteroids, and surgery, with minimal efficacy and high morbidity. However, improved understanding of the pathophysiology of CRSwNP has led to the development of numerous biologic therapies that target the inflammatory pathways underlying disease pathogenesis. These agents are more effective and less toxic than historic treatments.
The educational program, “A Breath of Fresh Air: New Treatment Strategies for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps”will review the major causes of nasal polyps and how to diagnose CRSwNP, the pathophysiology of CRSwNP, the safety and efficacy of approved treatment options that target the underlying pathophysiology of CRSwNP, and new agents on the horizon.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Anesthesiology
Family Medicine
Commercial Support?
YesNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
-Describe the role of the immune system in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyp
-Diagnose patients with Th2-driven nasal polyps based on current guideline recommendation
-Evaluate current and emerging treatment options for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps on the basis of safety and efficacy data
-Integrate novel biologic therapy into the management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Keywords
Rhinosinusitis, Nasal polyps, Type 2 inflammation, CRSwNP
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement
CME Credit Type
AAFP Prescribed Credit, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Outpatient, Rural, Urban
