Navigating COVID-19 in Patients with Comorbidities: Respiratory Conditions

CAN-eng

$0

free

Unaccredited

20 min

Infectious Disease

0 Credits

Course Description

Patients with chronic lung disease are at risk for severe complications of COVID-19. As such, there is a need to better understand how to protect this population. This program reviews the impact of COVID-19 in people with lung disease and other respiratory problems, and provides recommendations to optimize care.

Note: This expert brief was recorded on May 9th, 2023.


This program has received funding from Moderna Biopharm Canada Inc.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2024-06-15

Professions: Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

Faculty

Alan Kaplan, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP, CPC(HC) 

Robert Hauptman, BMSc, MD, MCFP

Accreditation

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education video, participants will be better able to: 

  • Describe the impact of COVID-19 on
    individuals with lung disease  
  • Review NACI recommendations for the
    COVID-19 primary series and COVID-19 vaccine booster doses  
  • Summarize therapeutic recommendations
    for patients with COPD and asthma