Credits Available: 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Description: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death worldwide, is a heterogeneous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms caused by persistent airflow limitation due to airway and alveolar abnormalities. Initial COPD management relies on bronchodilators with the addition of inhaled corticosteroids for those at high risk for exacerbations. However, up to half of patients on triple therapy still experience exacerbations, highlighting a need for new therapies. Biologic therapy targeting type 2 inflammation, which is common in COPD and associated with exacerbation risk, has recently been approved for clinical use as add-on maintenance treatment of adult patients with inadequately controlled COPD and an eosinophilic phenotype. This educational program is designed to get pulmonology experts up to date on these rapid treatment advances for COPD as well as to bolster standard-of-care fundamentals.

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Target Professions: DO, MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate/Assistant
Target Specialties: Pulmonary/Respiratory Physician

Timothy Hudd

Massachusettes College of Pharmacy
Professor of Pharmacy Practice

Dr. Hudd is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University in Boston, MA, with over 20 years of experience specializing in asthma, COPD, and chronic disease management. He is a certified Asthma Specialist (AE-C), and has held leadership roles including past Chair of the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) and current Chair of the Certified Asthma Specialist Examination Committee for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Asthma Educators (AAE) and is a nationally recognized speaker for industry.
Dr. Hudd has contributed to the field through published manuscripts, textbook chapters, and invited podium presentations. He has also served as an advisor for the U.S. PRECISION Program and precepts clinical ambulatory care students at a large family medicine practice in Massachusetts.