Chronic Cough: Emerging Developments in the Therapeutic Landscape

1201 Market Street,Philadelphia PA 19107

11 September, 2022

Description

Activity ChairKenneth W. Altman, MD, PhD, FACS Chair, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Geisinger Health System Danville, PA Professor, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton, PA FacultyJonathan M. Bock, MD, FACS Professor, Division of Laryngology & Professional Voice Department of Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Peter Dicpinigaitis, MD, FCCP Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Division of Critical Care Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center Director, Montefiore Cough Center Bronx, NY Rachel M. Taliercio, DO Assistant Professor of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Vice Chair, Department of Pulmonary Medicine Institute Experience Officer Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH OverviewChronic cough—lasting more than 8 weeks—impacts up to 13% of the US population. It may be associated with a wide array of pulmonary or extrapulmonary conditions, and 70% of patients with this condition have at least 3 clinical encounters before an accurate determination of the etiology. More than half of patients who receive conventional treatment report that their symptoms remain uncontrolled, significantly affecting their daily activities and quality of life. With new agents on the horizon for managing unexplained and refractory chronic cough, it is vital that clinicians are poised to identify patients who may benefit from emerging therapies. In this educational symposium, featuring a Rapid-Fire Roundtable discussion, interdisciplinary experts will discuss the health and economic burden of chronic cough as well as its significant impact on patient quality of life. Faculty will review strategies for identifying underlying causes, the recommended approaches for empiric treatment, and the clinical evidence on current and emerging therapies in this therapeutic landscape. Agenda6:00 PM Registration and Dinner 6:30 PM Introduction and Pretest Kenneth W. Altman, MD, PhD 6:35 PM Chronic Cough: Deep Dive Into the Basics Jonathan M. Bock, MD 6:55 PM Rapid-Fire Roundtable 7:00 PM Chronic Cough and You: Recognizing Chronic Cough in Patients and Identifying the Underlying Causes Rachel M. Taliercio, DO 7:20 PM Rapid-Fire Roundtable 7:25 PM Emerging Chronic Cough Therapies: Recent Developments in the Treatment Landscape Peter Dicpinigaitis, MD, FCCP 7:45 PM Rapid-Fire Roundtable 7:50 PM Posttest and Question & Answer 8:00 PM Conclusion Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Assess the burden of chronic cough, including both health-related and economic burdens as well as quality-of-life considerations. Evaluate evidence-based strategies to recognize patients with chronic cough and identify the underlying causes of the condition. Summarize the clinical evidence for current and emerging therapies for chronic cough. Target AudienceThe intended audience for this activity is otolaryngologists, allergists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals involved in the management of patients with chronic cough. This continuing medical education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc. Being held during AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. Vindico Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vindico Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to meet the expectations of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation. Vindico Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest will be mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. Faculty, topics, program schedule, and credit hours are subject to change. Recording of any manner is prohibited without written permission from Vindico Medical Education, Office of Medical Affairs and Compliance.