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.
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.
NICE COPD guideline
Summary of the 2019 NICE guideline on the management of COPD. Includes management of complications, and a useful treatment algorithm.
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.
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.
Educational resources
Supporting smoking cessation in patients with COPD is the most effective intervention
Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
eLearning module
Guidance Update: Managing adult asthma in primary care—implementing the updated BTS/SIGN guideline
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