Unplugged: Addressing Mucus Plugging in Severe Asthma is organized by Healio, National Jewish Health (NJH).
Release Date: June 30, 2023
Expiration Date: June 30, 2024
Program Description:
Mucus plugging is a clinical feature of severe asthma that may predict the risk of future exacerbations and the decline in lung function in patients with severe asthma. By reducing mucus plugging, patients can experience improved lung function, decreased coughing, and improved airway opening, as well as reduce the risk of asthma exacerbations. In this activity, learn from leading experts in allergy and pulmonology about the pathophysiology of mucus plugging in severe asthma, how to identify mucus plugs, and the impacts of current and emerging therapies on mucus plugging.
Learning Objectives:
• Define mucus plugging and its relationship to the underlying abnormality in severe asthma.
• Discuss the implications of mucus plugging for treatment selection in severe asthma.
• Assess the efficacy of current and emerging biologic therapies on mucus plugging in clinical studies.