2011 - Chest Department - AL-Azhar University Hospital

Posted 01/14/2012

EVENT INFORMATION
Activities for Healthcare Workers:
1. Lectures concerning COPD were presented; topics included  early detection of high risk groups and management of stable and acute exacerbation COPD.
2. Discussion of COPD guidelines.

Activities for Patients and Public:
Patients and their families were invited for an open day held in our hospital. Lectures concerning COPD, inhalation treatment, and smoking were presented, along with pictures and videos.
questions about COPD and smoking  were asked, and patients took a quiz creating active participation and competition. Patients told stories about  self experience with disease, their suffering to breathe, and smoking cessation. 

Participating Organizations:
The event was held in the Chest Department of AL-Zahraa University Hospital over two days for patients and health care providers. 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: Dr. Eman Sobh 
Organization: Chest Department - AL-Azhar University Female Faculty of Medicine
City: Cairo
Zip
: 11388
Country: Egypt
Emailchestonline@yahoo.com