Provided by Integrity Continuing Education, Inc.
This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.
Until recently, the only treatment choices for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) included saline irrigation for symptomatic relief, local or oral corticosteroids to keep inflammation under control, and polypectomy through endoscopic sinus surgery. Nasal polyposis is typically present in patients with the highest levels of disease severity, and endoscopic surgery to remove polyps is not the cure one might presume. Nearly 80% of patients who undergo polypectomy experience polyp recurrence within two years and >35% eventually opt for a second surgery. To address this, novel biologics have been and continue to be evaluated for their impact on CRSwNP, giving clinicians treatment options beyond steroids and surgery for their CRSwNP patients who are struggling to breathe freely. However, these new options necessitate education on clinical trial results for biologic therapy, criteria that should be used when choosing between biologics and surgery, and patient education in regards to treatment with biologics. These topics will be addressed by an expert faculty presenter during this initiative.
Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAI
Clinical Professor
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia
This educational program is designed for allergists, immunologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who manage patients with CRSwNP.
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. To receive credit, participants must:
A statement of credit will be issued within four weeks of receipt of a completed activity evaluation form.
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Integrity Continuing Education, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAI
Consulting Fees: ALK-Abello, Amgen, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Perrigo, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sanofi, TerSera
Speakers’ Bureaus: ALK-Abello, Merck, Regeneron, Sanofi
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There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. For your participation you will be able to receive a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME creditTM. To do so, you must participate in the virtual livestream activity and complete the posttest and evaluation following the event. A statement of credit will be issued within four weeks of submission of a completed activity evaluation form.