Thu. May 16, 2019 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Room 4 (2F Room B-2)

Organizer: Tze Lee Tan(COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS, SINGAPORE, Singapore)
Chair: AMANDA BERNARD(IPCRG, Australia)

1. COPD, Updates for 2019
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common respiratory problem caused by exposure to smoke from cigarette smoking, indoor air pollution from passive smoking or indoor air pollution from residential biomass fuel use. Its prevalence and impact are increasing. It causes significant morbidity and mortality in all countries of the world. The symposium will cover the importance of a correct diagnosis, action following diagnosis, disease classification and treatment, vaccinations, and management of exacerbations.

2. Introduction to Spirometry. This workshop will introduce the basics of spirometry. It will highlight the important spirometry parameters of a spirometric reading, how to
identify a “good quality” spirometry, how to identify the different spirometry patterns, and how to accurately “read” the results of the test.
Spirometers will be available for a hands-on session.