Yale Center for Asthma and Airway Disease 2023 Update: Evolving Management of Obstructive Lung Diseases

Asthma and COPD are two of the most common chronic diseases and, combined, afflict over a billion people worldwide. Changes in our understanding of disease pathogenesis and biomarkers has advanced the evaluation and management of patients in clinical practice and more precise selection of therapeutics. Approved and emerging treatments include first-in-class inhaled, oral, and targeted biologics for asthma and COPD. In addition, evolving clinical guidelines have shifted away from a controller/rescue approach to single maintenance and reliever (SMART) strategies. This symposium will review recent advances in the pathobiology of obstructive lung disease and how these discoveries have impacted clinical management and guidelines of asthma (and COPD).

Target Audience: ENT, Pediatric and Adult ENT, Allergy, Pulmonary and Primary Care and Internal Medicine

1. Review the similarities and differences in the pathobiology of Asthma and COPD and how these are reflected in the clinical presentation of patients in the clinic
2. Discuss the mechanism of action and clinical trial data of novel therapies emerging for the treatment of asthma and COPD
3. Explain the changes in the workup and management of patients with asthma and COPD with a focus on anti-inflammatory and reliever therapy for asthma and workup and selection of ICS and T2 biologics for patients with COPD

Registration fee* includes continental breakfast, refreshment break, and lunch:

• Physicians – $100
• Nurses/PAs/Allied Health Professionals – $50
•  Residents/Fellows/Students† – Complimentary, registration required
•  Yale Faculty - Complimentary, registration required
• NEMG Network - Complimentary, registration required

*All cancellations must be received in writing (or via e-mail) at least one week prior to the start of the conference to receive a refund. Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.
†A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. Letter should be sent separately to Yale CME at the address below. You may also e-mail a pdf copy of your verification letter to [email protected]. 

If paying via check, include conference name in the memo, make check payable to Yale University and send to:
Yale University
Center for Continuing Medical Education
c/o Allison Rentfro
367 Cedar Street – ESH Building A – 2nd floor
New Haven, CT 06510

If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Accreditation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement
Yale School of Medicine approves this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities are required to disclose all financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies that has occurred within the past 24 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

Financial Statement
The Yale School of Medicine and Yale Center for Asthma and Airway Diseases are grateful to their supporters. They are acknowledged in all conference materials. 

This conference will be held at the Anlyan Center for Medical Research and Education (TAC), 1st Floor Auditorium, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT.

T: (203) 785-6199. 

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Parking Information

Visitor parking available in the Air Rights Garage (see parking information below) or use the Howard Avenue Garage (see below).

The Air Rights Garage is open 24 hours a day and located between North and South Frontage roads, straddling York St.

Walking from the garage, head southwest on York Street toward Cedar Street, for approximately 80 feet. Turn left onto Cedar Street. Continue down Cedar Street until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center will be across the street.

Howard Avenue Garage, 800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, opposite from Yale-New Haven Hospital and next to the Yale Physicians Building.

The garage is located in between the streets of Davenport and Congress. It is open from 6 am to 9 pm during week days only. Walking from the garage, head south toward Congress Avenue for approximately 300 feet. Turn left onto Congress Avenue and continue walking until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center is located at this intersection.

The New Haven Parking Authority, (203) 946-8936, can provide further assistance for rate information.

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Friday, November 10, 2023