Paediatric Respiratory Seminar 2025: Advancing Paediatric Pulmonology in Kelantan

On May 22, 2025, the Paediatric Department of Hospital Pakar USM organized a Paediatric Respiratory Seminar aimed at enhancing clinical knowledge in paediatric pulmonology. The seminar focused on strengthening the management and care of pediatric patients, introducing the latest treatment modalities, increasing awareness of pediatric respiratory diseases, and fostering knowledge exchange among medical professionals.

The event was led by Dr Nur Aishah binti Mazlan under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Mohamad Ikram bin Ilias, Head of the Paediatric Department. It attracted 88 participants from various hospitals and clinics across Kelantan.

We were honored to host two esteemed speakers: Dr. Robert Roseby, a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician at Monash Children's Hospital, Australia , and Dr. Mariana Bt Daud, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Respiratory Consultant at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II in Kota Bharu. They delivered insightful lectures on topics including post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans, updates on asthma management, the role of biologics in severe pediatric asthma, and the assessment of obstructive sleep apnea in children. The seminar concluded with a practical session on proper respiratory examination techniques conducted by Dr. Roseby.

We hope that all participants found the seminar informative and gained valuable, up-to-date knowledge to enhance their clinical practice