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Friday, October 23rd at 12pm -1pm CST

COPD and Asthma Management and Guideline Updates in the World of Pulmonary Medicine

Speakers:
Jay Xiong, DO
Pulmonology Fellow
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha

Nirmala Manjappachar
Pulmonology Fellow
Advocate Health

Supervisor:
Hasnain Bawaadam, MD, MPH, FCCP, FRCP, D-AABIP

Moderator:
Diana Bottari, DO, FAAP
MEDtalks Activity Director
Medical Director, Controlled Substance Monitoring Team
Medical Director, Integrative Medicine
Advocate Health – IL and WI

Course Overview:
This webinar will provide an evidence-based review of the latest updates in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management, including recent guideline recommendations, evolving treatment algorithms, and emerging therapeutic options. Through case-based discussions, participants will gain practical insights into diagnosis, risk stratification, pharmacologic management, and the role of biologic therapies, pulmonary rehabilitation, and preventive strategies in optimizing patient outcomes.

Course Objectives:

  1. Review current guideline-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of asthma and COPD, including recent updates to treatment recommendations.
  2. Discuss the role of inhaled therapies, biologic agents, and individualized treatment strategies in improving disease control and reducing exacerbations.
  3. Apply evidence-based management principles through clinical case scenarios to optimize outcomes for patients with asthma and COPD.
Session date: 
10/23/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Microsoft Teams Webinar
United States
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