Starting on:
Nov 23, 2021
Ending on:
Nov 17, 2021
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Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
5 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Nov 23, 2021
Ending on:
Nov 17, 2021
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
5 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Starting on:
Nov 23, 2021 7:00 AM
Nov 23, 2021 7:00 AM
Ending on:
Nov 17, 2021 10:00 AM
Nov 17, 2021 10:00 AM
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE -Common, preventable and treatable disease Characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation Due to airway and alveolar abnormalities Caused by significant exposure to noxious particles and gases. Common respiratory symptoms: cough, dyspnea, sputum production
Objectives
Tobacco smoking
Indoor air pollution: Biomass fuel exposure
Occupational exposure: dust, chemical fumes
Genetic abnormalities eg α1 anti-trypsin deficiency
Abnormal lung development: intrauterine, LBW
Accelerated aging
Presenters
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Dr.
SALIM MASOUD
DR