Improved Assessment of Severity and Novel Management Strategies to Alleviate the Burden of CRSwNP

Course Information
Release date: February 28, 2025
Expiration date: February 28, 2026
Estimated time to complete activity: 60 minutes
PROVIDER STATEMENT

This activity is provided by Integrity CE, LLC.

DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Sanofi.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

During this series of case-based challenges, our esteemed faculty will discuss guidelines and supporting evidence related to contemporary management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Key topics will include assessment of patient quality of life (QOL) and strategies to incorporate current management recommendations and recent clinical trial data into clinical practice.

Learning Objectives
TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational program is designed for allergists, immunologists, otolaryngologists, and specialty nurse practitioners and physician assistants that manage patients with CRSwNP.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss how to apply evidence-based guidance to assess the severity and QOL impact of CRSwNP
  • Describe how to incorporate current guidelines and expert recommendations into the positioning of biologic therapy, sinus surgery, and oral corticosteroids for the treatment of patients with CRSwNP
  • Summarize clinical trial data on the efficacy and safety of biologics and surgical options for patients with CRSwNP
Faculty Information and Disclosures
FACULTY
Gregory W. Bensch, MD​
Physician, Allergy Immunology & Asthma Medical Group​
Stockton, California
Nicholas C. Kolinsky, DO
Clinical Adjunct Faculty
Allergy and Immunology
Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Harrogate, Tennessee
Hannah Neuhaus, MD
Clinical Allergist and Immunologist
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Associates
Lincoln, Nebraska
Amber Patterson, MD, FAAAAI, ACAAI​
Clinical Assistant Professor​
College of Medicine​
University of Toledo​
Toledo, Ohio
Anju T. Peters, MD 
Professor of Medicine
Director of Clinical Research
Division of Allergy/Immunology and Otolaryngology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Dar Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FISAAI​
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery​
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine​
CEO, Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma​
CEO, SWIA Clinical Research​
Springfield, Illinois
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Integrity CE, LLC requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified relevant financial relationships are thoroughly vetted by Integrity CE, LLC for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

The following faculty/planners reported the financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME activity:

Gregory W. Bensch, MD​
Consultant/Speaker: AstraZeneca, Blueprint, Dermavant, GlaxoSmithKline, Incyte, Regeneron, Sanofi

Nicholas C. Kolinsky, DO
Advisory Boards: ADMA Biologics, AstraZeneca, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Pharming
Speaker: Amgen, AstraZeneca, CSL Behring, GlaxoSmithKline, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi Pharmaceuticals

Hannah Neuhaus, MD does not have any relevant financial relationships or relationships to products or devices with ineligible companies.

Amber Patterson, MD, FAAAAI, ACAAI​
Speaker: GlaxoSmithKline

Anju Peters, MD
Advisory Boards: AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Regeneron, Sanofi
Consulting: OptiNose
Research: AstraZeneca, Merck, Regeneron, Sanofi

Dar Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FISAAI​
Clinical Research: AbbVie, Aclaris, Aimmune, ALK, Alladapt, Allakos, Amgen, Apollo Therapeutics, Areteia, AstraZeneca, Cour, DBV, Dermira (Lilly), Igenix, Galderma, GlaxoSmithKline, Jasper, Incyte, Merck, Novartis, Optinose, Q32, Regeneron, Pfizer, Sanofi, Shiniogi, Takeda​
Consultancy/Advisory Boards/Speakers’ Bureaus: AbbVie, Aimmune, Allergenis, DBV, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Incyte, Optinose, Regeneron, Sanofi​
Stock: AbbVie, Merck​
Part Time CMO: Novear

The Integrity CE, LLC planners and managers do not have any financial relationships or relationships to products or devices with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Information
DIRECTIONS TO LEARNER

There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period of February 28, 2025 through February 28, 2026, participants must:

  • Read the learning objectives
  • Complete the pretest
  • Study the educational activity
  • Complete the posttest and the evaluation form

A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed posttest with a score of 60% or better and a completed activity evaluation form.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Integrity CE, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

Integrity CE, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Integrity CE, LLC does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

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DISCLAIMER

The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

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