At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Conduct a careful, focused history and physical examination directed at identifying clinical characteristics that will be helpful in the diagnosis and management of an adult patient with shortness of breath. 

2. Identify important management parameters, options, techniques, and their relative advantages and disadvantages. 

3. Discuss the fundamental controversies in the field of airway diagnosis and management.

Albert Merati, MD, FACS, faculty for this accredited education activity has received a consulting fee from Pulse Biosciences. 

Mark Weidenbecher, MD, CME Reviewer and AAO-HNSF Education Committee Member for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Christine Brown, CME planner and AAO-HNSF staff member has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.