All Respiratory articles
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VideoNon-pharmacological interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Jane Scullion discusses the non-pharmacological interventions that should be offered before starting inhaled therapies
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Video
Practical management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care
Jane Scullion provides a nurse’s perspective on practical management of COPD
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Video
Optimal bronchodilation for management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dr Steve Holmes discusses the key changes to the NICE recommendations for the management of COPD
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Supplement
Asthma guidance update
This Guidelines supplement has been commissioned and funded by Mylan and developed in partnership with Guidelines . The content on page 3 was commissioned by Mylan and Mylan has carried out full medical review and approval to ensure compliance. See page 2 for full disclaimer. Prescribing information can ...
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Independent professional body guideline
SIGN and BTS management of asthma in adults guideline
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
SIGN and BTS management of asthma in children guideline
A concise summary of the 2019 BTS/SIGN guidance on the management of asthma in children. Features a diagnosis and pharmacological management algorithm.
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NICE guideline
NICE COPD guideline
Summary of the 2019 NICE guideline on the management of COPD. Includes management of complications, and a useful treatment algorithm.
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Video
Pulmonary embolism live webinar: Q&A session
Dr Nigel Rowell and Dr Colin Church answer questions submitted during a live webinar on the management of pulmonary embolism.
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Video
The management of patients with pulmonary embolism: a discussion
Dr Nigel Rowell and Dr Colin Church explain the long-term management of patients with pulmonary embolism.
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Video
Management of pulmonary embolism in secondary care in the acute phase of treatment
Dr Colin Church discusses the treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism in secondary care in the acute phase of treatment.
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Video
The identification and treatment of pulmonary embolism in primary care
Dr Nigel Rowell covers the role of primary healthcare professionals in identifying and treating patients with pulmonary embolism.
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NICE guideline
NICE COPD (acute exacerbation): antimicrobial prescribing
This concise summary covers what to be aware of when considering antimicrobials for an acute exacerbation of COPD to avoid unnecessary prescribing.
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Supplement
Supporting smoking cessation in patients with COPD is the most effective intervention
Information intended for healthcare professionals only. This Guidelines supplement has been developed in partnership with Johnson and Johnson Limited. Johnson and Johnson Limited funded the production of the supplement. Please see bottom of the page for full disclaimer. Supporting smoking cessation in patients with ...
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Independent professional body guideline
GOLD COPD 2019 strategy
A clear and concise summary of GOLD’s 2019 strategy on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention. Includes COPD assessment and treatment algorithms.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS guideline: initial outpatient management of PE
This summary covers inclusion and exclusion criteria for outpatient (OP) management, and treatment of pulmonary embolism in an OP setting.
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News
Public Health England updates guidance on pertussis
Pertussis: guidelines for public health management has been updated by Public Health England (PHE).
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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 CF diagnosis and management guideline
This summary of the NICE cystic fibrosis guideline covers the key points for primary care, including diagnosis, support, and long-term management.
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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 oxygen use in adults guideline
A useful and concise summary on oxygen use in the primary care setting. Covers which patients need oxygen therapy and practical aspects of oxygen use
