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Current Concepts in Asthma: Asthma Management
About the Video
First presented at the 2025 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, the OOA is proud to offer this on-demand CME Program presented by Robert Hostoffer, DO.
Learning Objectives
1. Discuss the pathogenesis of asthma at a molecular level.
2. Understand the different ways to classify asthma.
3. Identify the different biologic medication used for asthma and when to use each one.
Accreditation Statement
The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation (OOF) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The OOF designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy
The 2025 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium is designed to comply with Uniform Guidelines for Accrediting Agencies of Continuing Medical Education. Questions or complaints concerning the program should be submitted in writing and directed to the Executive Director. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days or receipt. Additional information concerning compliance may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at: 142 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611-2864.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
No conflicts disclosed and no issues to resolve.
Robert W. Hostoffer Jr., DO
Dr. Hostoffer graduated from John Carroll University and received his D.O. in 1985 at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic medicine. He completed his residency training at Doctors hospital in Columbus, Ohio. His fellowship training was completed at the University of Alabama. He was the Clinical Associate Director of pediatric and adult Immunology at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Hostoffer is board certified in Allergy and Immunology and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Immunology and the Clinical Immunology Society. He is also president of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatrics and the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hostoffer also serves as vice president of the Cleveland Allergy Society.
Dr. Hostoffer is a nationally recognized expert in immunodeficiency disorders and serves as the regional consultant for the PrimaryImmunodeficiency Foundation.
Dr. Hostoffer’s special interests include primary immunodeficiency’s, patients with recurrent infections (sinusitis, pneumonia, and bronchitis), and immunoglobulin (IVIGg) replacement therapy. His other interests include, but are not limited to, asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis (eczema), food allergies, and hives in both adults and children.
Dr. Hostoffer has written numerous scientific articles which have been published in scientific journals, and lectures on a frequent basis.
Dr. Hostoffer has no disclosures.
