A special meeting with the title “Scientific Update on the Treatment of Asthma and COPD” was held on July 20, 2006 at the Sheraton Hotel in Hong Kong. This meeting was organized by the Hong Kong Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians (Hong Kong and Macau Chapter). Professor Peter Barnes, the Professor of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute and Head of Respiratory Medicine, Imperial College of the United Kingdom had given an enlightening talk on the newest approach to treatment of both asthma and COPD.
Prof Barnes’ talk was very well received with enthusiastic participation from members during the discussion time.
