All Respiratory articles – Page 3
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NICE guidelineNICE 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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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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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.
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Feature article
Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea
Jane Scullion describes the symptoms, causes, and appropriate recognition of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA); discusses how to manage the condition in primary care; and covers relevant guidance from NICE, SIGN, and the DVLA.
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Test and reflect
Best practice in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea
This CPD activity consists of 6 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on obstructive sleep apnoea.
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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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News
Guideline on non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease published by BTS
The British Thoracic Society has published British Thoracic Society Guidelines for the Management of Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease (NTM-PD).
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Test and reflect
BTS/SIGN guideline on management of asthma in adults
This CPD activity consists of 9 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on the management of asthma in adults.
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News
Asthma UK releases non-English asthma action plans
Asthma UK releases non-English asthma action plans
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Tools and resources
Inhaler standards and competency document
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)
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Independent professional body guideline
NCSCT electronic cigarettes guideline
This brief summary contains information about electronic cigarettes and recommendations for practice—helpful for both GPs and their patients.
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