Asthma & COPD

​Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are common airway diseases encountered in clinical practice. While they share overlapping features, their underlying pathophysiology, clinical trajectories, and management strategies differ

What you will learn:

• ​Definitions, underlying pathophysiology, and key risk factors for both conditions

• ​Clinical presentation and differentiating features (e.g., age of onset, triggers, reversibility)

• ​Diagnostic approach, including the role of spirometry and peak flow monitoring

• ​Core management principles for chronic maintenance and the approach to acute exacerbations

​🧑‍⚕️ Put your knowledge to the test with interactive poll questions

​What to expect

​This is an interactive, high-energy session featuring real-time polls and quizzes. Don’t be shy - speak up and ask questions! Potential prizes are up for grabs.

​🎁 Reward: Earn your FREE Digital Badge after the session.

📚 Preparation: No prior study is required.

This event is brought to you by Four Minute Medicine & The Diagnostic Society (SMU)