TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is intended for pulmonologists and other clinicians caring for patients with bronchiectasis.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This activity offers practical, up-to-date education on bronchiectasis to support your clinical practice. Key topics include: the role of neutrophilic inflammation and neutrophilic serine proteases in disease pathology; the impact of patient risk factors and pulmonary exacerbations; strategies for early diagnosis and differentiation from other respiratory conditions; and the latest clinical trial results on emerging therapies.

Upon completion of this activity, the learners should be able to:

• Describe the role of neutrophilic inflammation and neutrophil serine proteases in the pathophysiology of bronchiectasis
• Summarize the natural history of bronchiectasis, including associated patient risk factors and the impact of pulmonary exacerbations on disease progression
• Differentiate bronchiectasis from other respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD, to help achieve an early and accurate diagnosis
• Assess the latest clinical trial results for emerging therapies in the treatment of bronchiectasis

Christopher J. Richards, MD
Instructor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Ashley Losier, MD
Instructor of Medicine
Yale Medical School
New Haven, CT

This activity is provided by The France Foundation.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, The France Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

Physicians
The France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants
The France Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid through August 30, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Insmed.

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