All Asthma articles – Page 2

Independent professional body guideline

BTS/SIGN asthma in adolescents guideline

2019-07-25T00:00:00Z

A clear summary of BTS/SIGN guidance on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of asthma in adolescents, including patient education and self-management

Feature article

Spirometry—it’s meaningless if incorrect!

2019-05-21T09:49:00Z

With 15 years of expertise in spirometry, Chris Loveridge answers your questions about spirometry and emphasises the need to take a clinical history.  

Feature article

Device selection in children and adults

2019-04-23T07:19:00Z

Jane Scullion provides some simple and practical advice on optimal inhaler device selection for adults and children.

Feature article

Striking a balance: device choice and therapeutic dosages

2019-04-23T03:19:00Z

Jane Scullion looks at the increasing complexity of the multitude of MDI and DPI devices that are available and the therapeutic options they offer.

Test and reflect

NICE guideline on chronic asthma management

This CPD activity consists of 8 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the management of chronic asthma—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.

Test and reflect

BTS/SIGN guideline on management of asthma in adults

2017-09-29T19:39:00Z

This CPD activity consists of 9 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on the management of asthma in adults.

News

Asthma UK releases non-English asthma action plans

2017-08-30T13:44:00Z

Asthma UK releases non-English asthma action plans 

Tools and resources

Inhaler standards and competency document

2017-02-16T12:17:00Z

Source: UK Inhaler Group (www.respiratoryfutures.org.uk/media/69775/ukig-inhaler-standards-january-2017.pdf). Hosted with permission. December 2016 (planned review date December 2018)