All Respiratory articles
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PHE/DH/DWP guidelineUKHSA IPC for seasonal respiratory infections guideline
Covering the infection prevention and control principles required to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses for winter 2021–2022
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Information
COVID-19 hub for primary care
The Guidelines team has produced this directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for primary care. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PHE and the NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies
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COVID-19 hub for community pharmacy
The Guidelines for Pharmacy team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for community pharmacy. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PSNC, FIP, and NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
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‘Dramatic’ fall in hospital admissions for childhood infections during pandemic
Study found rates of hospital admissions for common and severe childhood infections in England significantly dropped during the first year of the pandemic
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Wider approval for ‘life-changing’ cystic fibrosis drug
The licence for Kaftrio (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor), a disease-modulating therapy for cystic fibrosis, has now been extended to children aged under 12 years
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Simple screening test for COPD could reduce global burden of undiagnosed disease
Short questionnaire combined with peak flow test provides cost-effective way of identifying people at high risk of COPD in low- and middle-income countries, according to international study
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Smart 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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GOLD publishes 2022 COPD report
The annual report on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of COPD has been published by GOLD
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UKHSA reports decline in tuberculosis cases during 2020
New data published by UKHSA shows a temporary drop in reported cases of tuberculosis in 2020
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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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Largest trial of amoxicillin for treating chest infections in children finds little effect
Amoxicillin for uncomplicated chest infections in children is unlikely to be clinically effective, a new study finds
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NICE guideline
NICE obstructive sleep apnoea guideline
Covering the diagnosis and management of OSAHS, and the assessment of OHS and COPD–OSAHS overlap syndrome in people over 16
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News
Difficulties in accessing cystic fibrosis medications
A survey of healthcare professionals and patients with cystic fibrosis reveals problems in prescribing and accessing medications
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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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New guidance on obstructive breathing disorders published by NICE
NICE guideline 202 covers investigation and management of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s
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NICE guideline
NICE bronchiolitis guideline
A brief summary of the NICE guideline on bronchiolitis in babies and children, including advice on when to refer, and 'red flags' for parents
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News
NHS prepares for rise in child respiratory infections
Respiratory infections have begun to rise in young children following low infection levels in response to COVID-19 restrictions
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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
