Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are disproportionately represented in chronic respiratory diseases. Devastatingly, a mortality gap of 22 years exists between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians with bronchiectasis. Chronic wet cough is a predisposing marker of chronic disease, and if left untreated, can result in permanent lung damage. In many cases disease progression can be halted or even reversed when diagnosed and treated early.
In this one-hour virtual event, hear from our panel of experts on the evidence, strategies and considerations in chronic wet cough in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Dr Pamela Laird will discuss best practice identification and management, while Prof Maree Toombs will focus on enablers and barriers to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with chronic wet cough.
Ask the panel your questions at registration, or live during the Q&A session, led by A/Prof Julie Marchant. The virtual event will be recorded and available on-demand for those unable to attend live.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify respiratory conditions most often mis/undiagnosed in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children presenting with chronic wet cough
- Describe the guideline-recommended approach to management of chronic wet cough, PBB, CSLD and bronchiectasis, including the importance of follow-up in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children hospitalised with chest infection
- Discuss enablers and barriers in addressing chronic wet cough
- Apply culturally secure practices in paediatric respiratory health settings
Speakers:
- Dr Pamela Laird
- Senior clinician research fellow BSc (physiotherapy) dist. PhD, Telethon Kids Institute/Perth Childrens Hospital
- Prof Maree Toombs
- Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
- A/Prof Julie Marchant
- Paediatric Respiratory Physician, Queensland University of Technology/Queensland Children’s Hospital
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