Evaluation of paradoxical vocal fold motion

Abstract

Instructions Credit can now be obtained, free for a limited time, by reading the review article in this issue and completing all activity components. Please note the instructions listed below: ● Review the target audience, learning objectives and all disclosures. ● Complete the pre-test online at http://www.annallergy.org (click on the CME heading). ● Follow the online instructions to read the full version of the article, including the clinical vignette; reflect on all content as to how it may be applicable to your practice. ● Complete the post-test/evaluation and claim credit earned; at this time, youwill have earned up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Please note that the minimum passing score on the post-test is 70%. ● Approximately 4-6 weeks later you will receive an online assessment regarding your application of this article to your practice. Once you have completed this assessment, you will be eligible to receive MOC Part II credit from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Release Date: October 1, 2012 Expiration Date: September 30, 2014 Estimated Time to Complete: 60 minutes Target Audience: Physicians involved in providing patient care in the field of allergy/asthma/immunology. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: ● Describe the presentation of paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM). ● Discuss the diagnostic tests that are best used to evaluate a patient with suspected paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM). Accreditation: The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation: The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Planning Committee Members: Monica Vasudev, MD (Senior Author) Mitchell H. Grayson, MD (Deputy Editor) Gailen D. Marshall, Jr, MD, PhD (Editor-in-Chief) Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: M. Vasudev, M.H. Grayson and G.D. Marshall have nothing to disclose. Reviewers and Education/Editorial staff have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. No unapproved/investigative use of a product/device is discussed. Recognition of Commercial Support: This activity has not received external commercial support. Copyright Statement: 2012-2014 ACAAI. All rights reserved. CME Inquiries: Contact the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology at education@acaai.org or 847-427-1200.