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Pediatric Asthma Management: Bridging the Gaps Between Knowledge and Practice
PART I: PEDIATRIC ASTHMA: CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSIS
By Girish D. Sharma, MD
PART II: THE CURRENT UNDERSTANDING OF ASTHMA CONTROL By David Skoner, MD
PART III: BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF AVAILABLE THERAPIES AND DEVICES IN PEDIATRICS By Nemr S. Eid, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. List key criteria for the diagnosis and severity classification of asthma in children.
2. Identify factors that must be evaluated when assessing asthma severity and monitoring therapy.
3. Develop a clinical strategy for optimal management and symptom control of the child with mild to moderate asthma.
4. Assess current treatment strategies for long-term management of pediatric asthma with inhaled corticosteroids.
5. Compare benefits and limitations of available therapies and devices, and devise strategies for overcoming barriers to optimal treatment.