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.
NICE COPD guideline
Summary of NICE’s 2018 guideline on the management of COPD. Includes management of complications, and a useful treatment algorithm for inhaled therapy.
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.
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.
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.
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
The development of this Guidance Update module has been commissioned by Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited.Related Guidelines in Practice articles
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