Considering a Comprehensive Approach for Bronchiectasis Management: Advances in Multimodal Treatment
Released On
April 21, 2025
Expires On
September 29, 2025
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Primary Care, Pulmonology, Radiology
Topic(s)
Bronchiectasis
Providers/Grant Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Insmed.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Nurses — 1.0 Nursing Contact Hour
- Physician Associates — 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
All other health care professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pulmonologists and other clinicians who manage patients with bronchiectasis.
Program Overview
This activity provides participants with education on bronchiectasis, specifically related to early and accurate diagnosis, the impact of exacerbations, comprehensive management approaches that consider multiple disease drivers, and the latest clinical trial results supporting multimodal treatment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Summarize the steps that lead to an early and accurate diagnosis of bronchiectasis
- Recognize the impact of exacerbations on the overall burden for patients with bronchiectasis
- Describe a comprehensive approach to the management of bronchiectasis that considers the multiple drivers of disease progression
- Assess the latest clinical trial results that support a multimodal approach for the treatment of bronchiectasis
Faculty
Christopher J. Richards, MD
Instructor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Patrick A. Flume, MD
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, The France Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Credit Designation
Physicians
The France Foundation designates this enduring activity 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.
Nurses
The France Foundation designates this activity for 1.0 contact hour.
Physician Associates
The France Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPE CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid until 9/29/25. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest
Instructions for Participation and Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures
- Participate in the online activity
- Submit the evaluation form
Certificates will be emailed to participants.
Course Viewing Requirements
Supported Browsers (Desktop/Mobile)
Internet Explorer 8.0+ for Windows 2003, Vista, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and above
Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above
Supported Phones & Tablets
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The France Foundation requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
Disclaimer
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
Contact Information
For CME questions, please contact: [email protected] .