About

Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) and Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD) pose major challenges in clinical practice. This one-day course is designed for respiratory physicians and trainees, ENT specialists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals managing patients with complex breathlessness. The program draws on a decade of practical and published experience in the Alfred multidisciplinary ILO and BPD services, supported by leading external guest faculty.

Topics included

• Diagnosis of BPD and ILO
• Investigations and differentials of ILO
• Exercise-induced Laryngeal Obstruction (EILO)
• Treatment of BPD
• Treatment of ILO: speech therapy, medications, CPAP, surgery
• Comorbidities: asthma, sinus disease, reflux disease
• Hands-on workshops: laryngeal retraining, breathing pattern assessment and retraining
• Case studies and videos

Presenters

Alfred faculty: Prof Mark Hew, A/Prof Eve Denton, A/Prof Joy Lee, Dr Janine Mahoney, Ms Janet Bondarenko, Dr Stephanie Stojanovic
Guest faculty: A/Prof Anne Vertigan, A/Prof Paul Paddle, Ms Sarah Matthews

Date

Friday 31 October 2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (UTC+10)
Registration 8.00am
Sessions begin 8.30am

COST

$210
Includes digital course materials, morning tea, lunch, tea and coffee
EARLY BIRD: $180 until 30 September

Location

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Innovation & Education Hub
The Alfred Hospital
75 Commercial Road, Melbourne Victoria 3004

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