Dear colleagues and friends,

The European Respiratory Care Association (ERCA), in collaboration with Associazione Riabilitatori dell’Insufficienza Respiratoria (ARIR), is organising its third ERCA congress on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Stresa, Italy, from the 2nd to the 4th April 2009.

The Stresa congress is an opportunity to meet colleagues from Europe and the world interested in enhancing their knowledge and sharing experiences in the interest of improving respiratory care and further promoting the development of applied technology. Professionals will be sharing their clinical and practical experience in the form of workshops, practical symposia and roundtable discussions. Creative and innovative issues in Respiratory Care will be presented in the plenary sessions while the exhibition hall will expose you to the latest in respiratory care technologies and related therapies.

In addition to the scientific program, many off-site activities will be planned to make your visit to Stresa an educational and fun experience.

Stresa, one of the most picturesque towns on the shores of Lake Maggiore, gives the most panoramic view over the lake and is an ideal starting off point for sightseeing around the area. Stresa, with its wide avenue of trees and flowerbeds and its elegant lakefront lined with prestigious Art Nouveau hotels, welcomes you all and invites you to take advantage of its many varied excursions.

We look forward to meeting you in Stresa.

Philippe JOUD
ERCA President