Srinagar, Nov 04 : A daylong Continuing Medical Programme on Advanced Lung Function Testing was on Monday held by the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Government Medical College Srinagar.
The programme featured comprehensive discussions on advanced diagnostic techniques, such as Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO), lung oscillometry, body plethysmography, and bronchoprovocation testing, all of which are crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases.
The CME, was organized under the patronage of Prof. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal and Dean of GMC Srinagar, with Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah serving as the Organizing Secretary, and Dr. Khurshid Ahmad and Dr. Suriya Farooq as Co-organizers.
Guest speakers on the occasion included distinguished experts Dr. Sundeep Salvi and Dr. Deesha Ghorpade, who shared their insights on the latest advancements in lung function testing and respiratory medicine.
Additionally, Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah, Professor and Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, and Dr. M. Yousuf, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Medicine, delivered informative lectures that further enhanced participants’ understanding of advanced pulmonary diagnostics.
Following the lecture sessions, a hands-on workshop on advanced lung function testing was conducted, allowing attendees to gain practical experience with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from doctors, medical students, and healthcare professionals, who engaged in discussions to improve their expertise in lung health management. The CME marked a significant contribution towards advancing respiratory care practices in the region.
