2024 Lung Health Mini Conference-old

2024 Lung Health Mini Conference

The “2024 lung health conference” is a premier continuing professional development (CPD) event. This summit, accredited by the Respiratory Society of Kenya,  aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of pulmonologists, rheumatologists, and radiologists across the region.

Set to take place at (venue), the summit will be conducted in a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and virtual participants. Esteemed speakers from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana will lead comprehensive sessions, incorporating case studies and addressing research gaps to provide insights into the management of ILDs.

SESSIONS OVERVIEW

Symposium 1: Respiratory Infections

1. Influenza and pneumonia
2. Tuberculosis

Symposium 2: Chronic respiratory diseases

1. COPD;
   Epidemiology and risk factors
   Advances in treatment and management (Bronchoscopic procedures in treating Advanced Copd)
   Role of pulmonary rehabilitation
2. ASTHMA;
   Latest guidelines and best practices in asthma management
   Patient education and self management strategies
   Role of biologic treatment in severe asthma

Symposium 3; Environmental and Occupational Lung Diseases

1. Air pollution and lung health ( Impact of air pollution on respiratory conditions, Policies and interventions to reduce exposure and Role of urban planning in mitigating risks)
2. Occupational Lung diseases
   Advances in diagnosis and treatment of Silicosis and asbestosis
   Advances in diagnosis and treatment of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
   Prevention and regulation in work places (OSH Act)

Symposium 4: Lung Cancer

1. Epidemiology and Risk Factors (Trends in lung cancer incidence and mortality, Genetic predispositions and lifestyles, Screening and early detection methods)
   Systematic approach in evaluation of a lung nodule
2. Innovations in Treatment (Targeted therapies and immunotherapy radiation therapy, Advances in surgical techniques)
   Palliative care and quality of life considerations*

Symposium 5: Pediatric Respiratory Health

1. Respiratory diseases in children
   Common pediatrics respiratory conditions
   Impact of early life respiratory infections on long term health
   Preventive measures and vaccination programs
2. Environmental factors and child lung health
   Role of indoor and outdoor pollution
   Strategies to reduce exposure in children
   Importance of early intervention and education

Symposium 6: Emerging Topics in Lung Health

1. Intestitial lung diseases
   Screening in CTD-ILD when and for whom
   Pulmonary vascular disease
   Should we treat pulmonary HTN in COPD
   Update in treatment of pulmonary HTN associated with ILD

Symposium 7: Integrative Approaches and Patient-Centered Care

1. Holistic management of respiratory diseases
   Integrative medicine approaches (long term oxygen therapy)
   Role of nutrition and lifestyle in lung health
   Psychological support and mental health in respiratory Medicine
2. Patient engagement and advocacy
   Empowering patients through education and support groups
   Role of patient advocacy organizations
   Strategies for improving patient provider communication

This is an hybrid event that will take place on Thursday the 10th of Octobet 2024 from 09:00 GMT.   

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