All Respiratory articles – Page 2
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Independent professional body guidelineAWMSG 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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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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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on COPD
The purpose of this summary is to maximise the safety of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, while protecting staff from infection. It will also enable services to make the best use of NHS resources. For more detailed information, please refer to the full guideline.
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on severe asthma
The purpose of this guideline is to maximise the safety of adults and children with severe asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic, while protecting staff from infection. It will also enable services to make the best use of NHS resources.
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Independent professional body guideline
Managing malnutrition in COPD
Advice on the risk of malnutrition in patients with COPD and managing nutrition appropriately; includes a pathway on oral nutritional supplements.
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NICE guideline
NICE antibiotics for COPD exacerbations guideline
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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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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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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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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Test and reflect
Best practice in choosing the appropriate inhaler device
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on choosing the appropriate inhaler device for your patient—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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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.
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Feature article
Striking a balance: device choice and therapeutic dosages
Jane Scullion looks at the increasing complexity of the multitude of MDI and DPI devices that are available and the therapeutic options they offer.
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Test and reflect
Malnutrition in patients with COPD
This CPD activity consists of five multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on malnutrition in patients with COPD.
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