The University of Glasgow, in association with the British Lung Foundation, Scotland and Asthma UK (Scotland) are holding a one day conference on the subject of Asthma and Respiratory Disease.

The aim of the conference is to provide health professionals and others working in the field of asthma and respiratory care with the latest updates and best practice. The conference delivered by key experts will also provide an excellent networking opportunity.

Topics covered by the programme include:

• Asthma or COPD?
• Why have asthma rates increased?
• Glasgow's approach to pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD
• Sleep related breathing disorders
• Asthma and trigger factors - a pragmatic approach
• Early recognition and treatment of asthma attacks in children
• Physical activity and asthma - cause or cure?
• Latest drugs treatments for asthma and COPD

Further information and a programme leaflet can be obtained from:

Carolyn Fraser
CPD Manager
Queen Mother's Hospital
Glasgow
G3 8SJ

Telephone: 0141 201 9264/9353

Fax: 0141 201 0674

Email: cf24f@clinmed.gla.ac.uk

Website: http://www.gla.ac.uk/developmental/cpd/newcourses.html