Breathlessness in competitors: A clinical and practical masterclass

Sponsored by Ambu

1430-1800Postgraduate workshop: Breathlessness in competitors: A clinical and practical masterclass 
1430-1440Brief welcome and overview of the aim and flow of the workshopVanessa McDonald
Alice Crawford
1440-1510

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
James Hull
1510-1540

Demonstration: Live laryngoscopy during exercise

  • CLE demonstration
  • Physiology in athletes – CPET parameters and common patterns.
Kate Baumwol
Elizabeth Smith
1540-1600Afternoon Tea 
1600-1640Asthma in athletes – from adolescents to adultsAngela McCullagh
John Blakey
1640-1720

Dysfunctional breathing: A practical lens

  • Identifying breathing pattern disorders
  • Assessment techniques
  • Management and rehabilitation strategies
  • Athlete case example
Janet Bondarenko
James Hull
1720-1740

Managing in athletes in Australia

  • How athletes present in clinic
  • Mindset challenges and benefits
  • Challenges in return-to-play decisions
  • Screening and prevention
Fraser Brims
1740-1800

Panel discussion: Clinical perspective: ‘What’s next for breathlessness in sports in Australia?'

  • 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
James Hull
John Blakey
Angela McCullagh
Elizabeth Smith
Kate Baumwol
Janet Bondarenko
Fraser Brims
Vanessa McDonald

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