�Up to one-third of older people with asthma remain undiagnosed due to a combination of
under-reporting of symptoms and complexness of diagnosing.
COPD in the elder person is also under-diagnosed.
To help address this growing problem, the National Asthma Council Australia will host a
special Rural Health Education Foundation satellite broadcast broadcast on September 9,
2008, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
The programme, "Breathlessness in the Older Adult: Is it Asthma?", will be chaired by ABC
Radio National's Dr Norman Swan and testament feature a panel of experts comprising a
respiratory physician, general practitioner, respiratory clinical entertain consultant and
community chemist.
The panel will explore the differential diagnosis and management of asthma in older adults
with breathlessness, with interrelated discussion of COPD, and address 'live' questions
from viewers.
After viewing the program, participants will be able to improve their ability to assess and
diagnose asthma attack and COPD in old adults; identify appropriate management strategies;
and, understand the effects of ageing on self-management of asthma and COPD.
Participants will too qualify for CME Points from AACRM, RACGP, PSA and APA.
For more than details, including local spread times and viewing sites, visit: hTTP://www.rhef.com.au
"Breathlessness in the Older Adult: Is it Asthma?" will be re-screened on September 12. It
volition also be available on DVD and video and via web-streaming or podcast as a resource
for all health professionals working with senior Australians.
A link to the September broadcast and access to seven late National Asthma Council
Australia broadcasts arse be base at: http://www.NationalAsthma.org.au, together with up to
date asthma management resources for health professionals and patients.
National Asthma Council
Australia
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