All Asthma articles
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NewsSmart tech ‘could boost physical activity in people with asthma’
A review of evidence about using exercise to improve the health of people with asthma suggests that digital solutions for home-based management have been ignored
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG asthma guideline
Core principles of asthma management, inhaler selection and use, and referral guidance, from the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group
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News
COVID-19 vaccination for children with poorly-controlled asthma
Children aged 5–17 years with poorly-controlled asthma should be offered COVID-19 vaccination, according to new study
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News
Executive summary and rationale for global asthma strategy published by GINA
GINA has published an executive summary on asthma management and prevention, including rationales for the key recommendations of the strategy.
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News
BTS clinical statement on occupational asthma open to public consultation
The British Thoracic Society (BTS) has produced a clinical statement on occupational asthma, which is now open to public review
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Independent professional body guideline
GINA strategy 2021: management of asthma
This Guidelines summary outlines recommendations for the management of asthma in adults, adolescents, and children aged 6–11
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News
GINA updates global strategy for asthma management and prevention
The update to GINA’s 2021 report contains updated treatment recommendations, and new advice about COVID-19 and asthma
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NICE guideline
NICE asthma guideline: chronic asthma management
A practical summary of NICE recommendations on managing chronic asthma in children, young people, and adults, including three management algorithms
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NICE guideline
NICE asthma guideline: diagnosis and monitoring
A concise summary on the initial assessment, diagnosis, and monitoring of asthma in adults, young people, and children. Includes assessment algorithms
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN asthma in pregnancy guideline
This summary focuses on recommendations for the management of asthma in pregnant women, including during labour, and recommendations for breastfeeding mothers
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Inhaler choice guideline
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Usmani et al and supported by Chiesi Ltd through the provision of a grant for its production.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN management of difficult asthma guideline
This brief summary of BTS/SIGN guidance on the assessment and management of difficult asthma includes information on contributory factors and monitoring.
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Video
Dr Kevin Gruffydd–Jones Q&A on asthma
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Dr Kevin Gruffydd–Jones answers questions on recent asthma guidelines updates, significant differences between the guideline updates, what is on the horizon for asthma guidelines, and his key take-home messages.
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Video
Dr Mark Levy Q&A on difficult-to-treat and severe asthma
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Dr Mark Levy answers questions on difficult-to-treat and severe asthma, the guidance that is available, and his key take-home messages
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Independent professional body guideline
SIGN and BTS management of asthma in adults
A concise summary of the 2019 BTS/SIGN guidance on the management of asthma in adults. Features a diagnosis and pharmacological management algorithm.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN occupational asthma guideline
A brief summary of BTS/SIGN guidance on occupational asthma and rhinitis, including a management algorithm for primary care and a list of high risk work.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN asthma in adolescents guideline
A clear summary of BTS/SIGN guidance on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of asthma in adolescents, including patient education and self-management.
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Feature article
Spirometry—it’s meaningless if incorrect!
With 15 years of expertise in spirometry, Chris Loveridge answers your questions about spirometry and emphasises the need to take a clinical history.
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Feature article
Device selection in children and adults
Jane Scullion provides some simple and practical advice on optimal inhaler device selection for adults and children.
