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 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.
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
Practical management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care
Jane Scullion provides a nurse’s perspective on practical management of COPD
Non-pharmacological interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Jane Scullion discusses the non-pharmacological interventions that should be offered before starting inhaled therapies
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
Asthma guidance update
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Supporting smoking cessation in patients with COPD is the most effective intervention
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eLearning module
Guidance Update: Managing adult asthma in primary care—implementing the updated BTS/SIGN guideline
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