Abstract
The Asian Pacific Society of Respirology held its 13th Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, between 19 and 22 November 2008. It was attended by over 1500 delegates from around the world, particularly well represented by delegates from the Asia Pacific Rim. The congress was highlighted by an excellent scientific program, preceded by an educational course on pulmonary laboratory practices and several postgraduate courses. Office bearers representing the American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society and American College of Chest Physicians, among others, made significant contributions, further enhancing the high-quality faculty.
Financial & competing interests disclosure
The authors served as office bearers for the 2008 Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) Congress. KF is Chair of the APSR Central Program Committee, NB was serving president of the APSR, AN was Congress President of APSR 2008 and Chair of the Local Organizing Commiteee. The authors have no other relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript apart from those disclosed.
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