Asthma - Review of the Canadian Guidelines

Raj Mainra, MD, FRCPC

Respirology and Critical Care Medicine, Lion's Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, British Columbia
October 10, 2000

Presented at Grand Rounds, Lion's Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, British Columbia
50 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Review the diagnosis of asthma
• Understand treatment options for asthma with a review of the current Canadian guidelines
• Review newer treatment options such as leukotriene antagonists

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit