Total Credits: 1.0 including 1.0 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
First presented at the 2025 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, the OOA is proud to offer this on-demand CME Program presented by Robert W. Hostoffer, DO.
1. Discuss the pathogenesis of Asthma at a molecular level.
2. Understand the different ways to classify asthma.
3. Identify the different biological medications used for asthma and when to use each one.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation (OOF) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The OOF strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to OOA Executive Director Heidi Weber, by calling the OOF Office at 614-299-2107 or by mail to OOF, PO Box 8130, Columbus OH 43201, or by email to hweber@ohiodo.org.
No conflicts disclosed and no issues to resolve.
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.
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