Perak Chest Society

17/06/2026

There are big differences between palliative and hospice care.

10/06/2026

The secondary pulmonary lobule is the smallest unit of lung structure that can be identified on high-resolution CT (HRCT) scans. It is a polyhedral (roughly hexagonal) region of lung tissue surrounded by connective tissue septa.

Size: Typically 1–2.5 cm in diameter.
Shape: Polygonal or hexagonal.
Boundary: Defined by the interlobular septa, which contain pulmonary veins and lymphatics.
Center: Contains a terminal bronchiole, accompanied by a branch of the pulmonary artery (the centrilobular artery).
Contents: Multiple acini, alveolar ducts, and alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

05/06/2026

For severe asthma.

03/06/2026

Postural drainage may have additional advantages in mucous clearance.

03/06/2026

Lifelong chest physiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment.

29/05/2026

AI generated infographic on FeNO.

27/05/2026

09/04/2026

Upcoming event "PHILANTHROPY BEYOND WEALTH". Date: Thursday 23 April. Venue: 15 Clarke Street. An opportunity to learn, share and network.

To buy a ticket please click the link below, fill in the details and 'check out' with TnG. Thank you for your support.

https://www.leong.my/event-details/philanthropy-beyond-wealth

To watch the videos please click 'Watch Now' icon on the event page OR click link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NRxhxiMB5huwNxGoEzuVAzpnn4vUgk1f5iugWTNvHiY/edit?usp=drive_link