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Podcast-Chronic Lung Disease (CLD)

1 Hour
English
Credit (s)

Learning Objectives

At the end of this episode, participants should be able to:

  • Define what constitutes chronic lung disease
  • Understand how to approach management of children with CLD

Intended Audience:

This online course is designed for pediatricians, family physicians, Allergy specialists, pulmonologists and nurses, as well as other health care providers and managers.

Abstract:

In this podcast, Dr. Eyal Ben Isaac interviews Dr. Manvi Bansal about chronic lung disease (CLD), a term encompassing various chronic pulmonary disorders characterized by ongoing inflammation and repair, impacting growth and development. CLD can result from genetic abnormalities like cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, neuromuscular weakness, chronic aspiration, ventilator-associated lung injury, prematurity, asthma, and childhood interstitial lung diseases. Dr. Bansal discusses bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a type of CLD associated with prematurity, which is defined by specific histological, physiological, or clinical criteria that have evolved over time. New classifications may exclude some infants previously diagnosed with mild BPD under older definitions, grouping them instead under post-prematurity respiratory disease. Diagnosis and management of CLD rely on understanding the underlying pathophysiology, guided by thorough history, examination, and diagnostic tests such as imaging, swallow evaluation, breathing tests, and flexible bronchoscopy. Dr. Bansal explains that treatment is tailored accordingly, ranging from aggressive airway clearance and antibiotics to bronchodilators and steroids. Addressing anatomical issues like laryngeal clefts and tracheoesophageal fistulas is also crucial. She emphasizes the role of preventative measures, including immunization, smoking prevention, hand hygiene, and parent education, in managing CLD.

Assessment and Earning CME Credit:

This course in English is not CME-accredited. However, it provides valuable educational content that can enhance your knowledge and skills in the subject matter. To receive CME credit for this course in Armenia, you must take the course in Armenian and complete the post-course quiz. You have three chances to achieve a passing score of 70%. Once you pass the quiz, we will send your information to the Armenian Ministry of Health for credits.