This session will focus on the value of early diagnosis of COPD, the importance of reducing exacerbations and hospitalizations, and non-pharmacological therapy options.

Participants will be able to: 

•        Understand best practices in the early diagnosis of COPD

•        Recognize the role of non-pharmacotherapy in prevention, treatment and reducing exacerbations in COPD

•        Identify and recommend Oscillating Positive Pressure Devices in the management of COPD

Dr. W. Patrick Killorn

MD, FRCPC, FCCP

Speaker Biography: 

Medical Director at Burlington Lung Clinic

Treating respiratory patients since 1987

Former Joseph Brant (Burlington) Medical Association board member

This talk is being sponsored by Trudell Medical. Trudell Medical International works with patients, their caregivers and healthcare professionals to help patients all over the world breathe better and live fuller lives. We manufacture and globally market some of the leading brands in respiratory care including the AeroChamber* brand of chambers, including the new AeroChamber2go* chamber. Our portfolio also includes the Aerobika* OPEP device, and the AeroEclipse* brand of breath actuated nebulizers.