Course Description:

The main goals of respiratory management in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are to optimize the control of symptoms and reduce the risk of exacerbations while minimizing medication adverse effects. The four essential components of respiratory management are patient education, minimizing exposure to triggers, monitoring for changes in symptoms or lung function, and pharmacologic therapy. It is expected that a person with well-controlled asthma should be able to participate in work, school, play, and/or sports without limitation due to breathing. This course will present the goals and components of respiratory management to assist healthcare workers in ensuring safe and effective care.