0800-0900

REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

0900-0910

Welcome and introduction by the Chair

Professor Wisia Wedzicha
Editor in Chief, Thorax, and Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, London

0910-1000

Optimal methods of preventing exacerbation in asthma

Exacerbations of asthma have considerable impact on the patient and are an important outcome measure in the evaluation of asthma therapies. This session will review the current evidence and guidelines for therapies that prevent asthma exacerbations.

Dr Chris Brightling
Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leicester and Glenfields Hospital, Leicester

1000-1050

Smoking cessation - are we winning

Smoking cessation is still the most important way of preventing morbidity and mortality from a number of respiratory diseases, and the recently introduced ban on smoking in public places is a major step forward. This session will review the current evidence for and outcomes of the various existing therapies for smoking cessation. 

Dr Lawrence McAlpine
Consultant Physician, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie

1050-1110

REFRESHMENTS

1110-1200

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to reduce COPD exacerbation

COPD exacerbations are common and lead to considerable morbidity, mortality, and hospital admissions. The speaker will review the wide range of interventions currently available to reduce the frequency of COPD exacerbations and improve the care of the patient with COPD.

Professor Peter Calverley
Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Liverpool, and Honorary Consultant Physician, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool

1200-1240

Breakout sessions with the speakers from the asthma, smoking cessation and COPD sessions

Allowing delegates the opportunity to interact directly with the expert speakers, the breakout sessions facilitate discussion around hot topics and controversies in the areas of asthma, smoking cessation and COPD.

•  Asthma                             
• COPD

1240-1330

1330-1420

Dr James Calvert
Consultant Respiratory Physician, North Bristol NHS Trust

Investigation and management of pleural effusions

Pleural effusions are a common problem encountered by respiratory and general physicians and have many causes that are often difficult to investigate and manage. This lecture will be an opportunity for an update on this important condition and will also discuss the various management strategies.

Dr Robert Davies
Reader in Respiratory Medicine, Oxford Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

1510-1530

Pneumonia – update

Pneumonia is a common presentation in clinical practice in both primary and secondary care.  There is a wide range of factors that can cause pneumonia, and knowledge of these is important for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Mark Woodhead
Consultant in General and Respiratory Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester, Manchester

Sleep apnoea – risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

With the rise in prevalence of obesity, sleep apnoea is increasing in importance. It is also now recognised that sleep apnoea has a major impact on the cardiovascular system, emphasising the importance of accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. This lecture will focus on risk factors for sleep apnoea, how to make an accurate diagnosis, and an update on management.

Professor John Stradling
Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Oxford, Director, Osler Chest Unit (Churchill Hospital) and Respiratory Sleep Unit, Oxford Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

1710-1720

SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS