Dr. Peter J. Lin

MD, CCFP

Canadian Heart Research Centre
Pape Village Medical Centre
Toronto, Ontario

Dr. Charles K.N. Chan

MD, FRCPC, FCCP, FACP

University of Toronto
University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario

Learning Objectives

Differentiate difficult-to-treat from severe uncontrolled asthma
Identify patients that are likely to benefit from an early referral to a specialist
Discuss potential barriers in the severe asthma referral process and strategies to overcome them