Eosinophils and Beyond

This CME activity includes two interactive clinical cases that were reviewed by the ATS Assembly on Clinical Problems:

  1. A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure After a Visit to Compost Station
  2. Wheezing and Eosinophilia In A 24-Year-Old Man

After reviewing details related to each patient's history, physical exam, laboratory findings, and radiographic images, participants in this activity determine the most likely diagnosis, appropriate therapeutic treatments, and other considerations impacting patient medical outcomes. Participants receive immediate, detailed feedback and explanations, which are supported by well-respected medical journals and other peer-reviewed resources.

Target Audience

Clinicians (physicians, nurses, fellows, residents), researchers, administrators, and policymakers: anyone involved in the delivery of care and the science of patients with pulmonary disorders.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this module, learners will be able to:

  • Discuss the clinical details surrounding each case 
  • Diagnose the medical conditions/disorders based on a review of the clinical details
  • Prescribe appropriate therapeutic treatments, medical follow-ups, and referrals for each patient 
  • Explain the rationale for the diagnoses and treatments proposed by the case authors 
  • Independently verify the rationale via the case references
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Thoracic Society designates this for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.50 Participation
Publication Date: 
09/29/2022
Credit Expires: 
09/30/2023
Rating: 
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NameTitleInstitutionRoleRelationship
Eugene Shostak, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineLahey Clinic Medical CenterOriginal case author - A Young Woman with Respiratory FailureNone
Timothy Liesching, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineLahey Clinic Medical CenterOriginal case author and editor - A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure None
Kenneth Wener, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineLahey Clinic Medical CenterOriginal case author and editor - A Young Woman with Respiratory FailureNone
Parag B. Desai, MDFellowTemple University School of MedicineOriginal case author - Wheezing and Eosinophilia None
Jason Krahnke, DOInternal Medicine ResidentTemple University School of MedicineOriginal case author - Wheezing and Eosinophilia None
A. James Mamary, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineTemple University School of MedicineOriginal case author and content editor - Wheezing and Eosinophilia in a 24-year-old ManNone
Alyssa Soskis, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineDuke University School of MedicineCase content reviewer - A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure; and Wheezing and Eosinophilia None
Bess M. Flashner, MDInstructor in MedicineBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCase content reviewer - A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure; and Wheezing and Eosinophilia None
Blair Stone, MDFellowUniversity of PittsburghCase content reviewer - A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure; and Wheezing and Eosinophilia None
Matt Gorgone, MDAssistant ProfessorUniversity of PittsburghCase content reviewer - A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure; and Wheezing and Eosinophilia None
Sridesh Nath, MBBSFellowUniversity of PittsburghCase content reviewer - A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure; and Wheezing and Eosinophilia None
Tony V. Macedonia, MDFellowUniversity of PittsburghCase content reviewer - A Young Woman with Respiratory Failure; and Wheezing and Eosinophilia None

Accreditation Statement

The American Thoracic Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure Declaration

It is the policy of the ATS to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. As an accredited CME provider, the ATS requires that its planners, reviewers and presenters comply with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. The ATS also requires specific disclosure of relationships with companies and organizations associated with tobacco or cannabis and prohibits or limits participation of faculty in official ATS activities, including CME, if any tobacco industry relationship or some types of cannabis industry relationships are present. To see the most recent policies regarding potential conflict of interest as well as the mechanisms to resolve such conflicts, press the COI Policy link below.

This educational activity may include discussion of unapproved uses of a drug, product, or device. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Instructions to Receive Credit

To earn credit for this course, follow these instructions:

  1. Launch and complete all module(s) by viewing every page in the module.
  2. After you complete the module(s), the post test will become available. You must pass the post these with a 70% score or better.
  3. Complete the course evaluation.
  4. Once you complete the modules, pass the post-test and complete the evaluation, the system will grant you credit.
  5. To view your transcript and print your certificate, go to the My Learning drop-down list. Then select Transcript

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Thoracic Society designates this for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.50 Participation
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