Dexamethasone: The Missing Piece of the Pediatric Asthma Puzzle?

Please join us for our next Pharmacy Resident Seminar presentation on Thursday, October 7, 2021, presented by UIC College of Pharmacy PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Johanna Papanikolla, PharmD.

Type of Activity: Knowledge                                                                                                                         Target Audience: Pharmacists

Time: Thursday, October 7, 2021,  12:30 pm - 1:20 pm

Fees: There is no charge for attending this activity

Location: Chicago, Room 134-1 and via Zoom

Zoom Meeting Information:
Meeting link: https://go.uic.edu/residentseminar2021-2022
Meeting number: 871 4292 0130
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Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799 (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 871 4292 0130
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Learning Objectives :

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology and mechanism of action of systemic corticosteroids in asthma.
• Discuss the efficacy and safety of short-term dexamethasone in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients.
• Identify the role and limitations of dexamethasone use in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations in the pediatric populations.

Disclosure: The speakers, planning committee members, and reviewers who contributed to this activity have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose. Mentor, Dr. Wilken has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.