1220-1240            Living with Asthma – Take Control

A talk by a respiratory physician on what is asthma and what are common asthma triggers. The talk will also include tips on how a patient can take control of their asthma with medications and by modifying their home and work environment.

[Dr Kenneth Chan, Consultant respiratory physician, Respiratory Medical Associates, Gleneagles Medical Centre]

1240-1250             Active Living & the Asthmatic patient

Talk by an asthma nurse on active living with asthma: how patients can continue to pursue sports if treatment is optimal.  Tips on how family members can be involved, and the importance of smoking cessation.

[Asthma educator, Karen Tan, Singapore General Hospital]

1250-1300            Q&A