Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodule

Overall Goals and Objectives: Following this activity, a participant should be able to: 1. Recognize recent advances and developments in Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care and translate into clinical practice 2. Integrate perspectives of multiple disciplines into decision-making on behalf of patients through structured plans for patient care. 3. Develop areas for future research and discuss appropriate methods to address these needs. 4. Summarize and continually improve communications as a team, caring for Pulmonary/Critical Care patients. Presentation: 56 minute

The Role of Diagnostic Bronchoscopy in Refractory Asthma Management

Refractory asthma is an uncommon entity, manifesting in less than five percent of asthmatics and characterized by high medication requirements, persistent symptoms, frequent exacerbations, and significant airflow obstruction despite standard medical therapy.[1] Bronchoscopy may be an effective tool for identifying refractory asthma phenotypes.[3] The objective of this case series is to demonstrate the use of bronchoscopy to personalize treatment among a population of refractory asthmatics.https://jdc.jefferson.edu/pulmcritcareposters/1002/thumbnail.jp