| Presented by: | The American College of Chest Physicians |
| Lecturer | Paul M. O'Byrne, MBBCh, FCCP |
| Approximate duration: | Not available |
| Summary points: | This text-based activity highlights the role of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in achieving asthma control. Topics discussed include ICS treatment in asthma, stepping down ICS treatment, as-needed use of ICS treatment, and as-needed use of combination ICS with long-acting inhaled beta-2 agonist treatment. |
| Accreditation: | The American College of Chest Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Chest Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Expiration date: December 31, 2011. |
| Other: | Text-only CME. |