Disrupting the Vicious Vortex in NCFBE: The Evolving Role of Emerging Neutrophil Agents: A Care Team Forum® is organized by Healio, RMEI Medical Education, LLC.
Release Date: June 30, 2023
Expiration Date: June 29, 2024
Activity Description:
Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is a chronic pulmonary disease that can compromise lung function and patient quality of life. The diagnosis of NCFBE is frequently missed, with the hallmark symptom of chronic cough being overlooked by healthcare professionals or attributed to other factors.
In this CME activity, you will learn about the vicious vortex of NCFBE which includes infection, inflammation, and damaged airways. Pulmonary experts share clinical pearls for improving your NCFBE diagnostic and therapeutic skills. Hear first-hand from an experienced patient with NCFBE who describes his journey and provides impactful advice for healthcare professionals. Do not miss this opportunity to explore exciting novel emerging treatment strategies for NCFBE, including targeting the activation of neutrophil serine proteases and neutrophilic inflammation.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
• Implement current guidelines to facilitate earlier diagnosis of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE)
• Utilize contemporary management strategies to improve outcomes and QoL in patients with NCFBE
• Analyze the role of neutrophil serine proteases (NSPs) in the underlying pathophysiology and potential treatment of NCFBE