The Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health & Respiratory Science | 27 – 31 March 2026 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Understanding the problem: Excercise-induced breathlessness

• Presentation of breathlessness in athletes
• Airway abnormalities (e.g. tracheomalacia, EILO, bronchospasm)
• Red flags and misdiagnosis
• Case examples
• Q&A

Demonstration: Live Laryngoscopy during slack 

• CLE demonstration
• Physiology in athletes – CPET parameters and common patterns.

Dysfunctional Breathing: A practical lens

• Identifying breathing pattern disorders
• Assessment techniques
• Management and rehabilitation strategies
• Athlete case example

Managing in athletes in Australia

• How athletes present in clinic
• Mindset challenges and benefits
• Challenges in return-to-play decisions
• Screening and prevention

Clinical Perspective: ‘What’s next for Breathlessness in Sports in Australia’ Panel

• Q&A from the audience
• What data do we collect, and how do you use it?
• How do you make the differential diagnosis and how do you treat?
• What tools, red flags, collaboration tips do you have?
• When should you scope or CPET?
• Call to Action