A protocol for use in primary care, subject to appropriate aurthorisation, which provides guidance on the management of acute asthma in primary care. It should be used together with the Patient Group Directive (PGD) on the administration of salbutamol in primary care

This opinion sheet outlines the fundamentals for the diagnosis and management of sleep apnoea in primary care

This opinion sheet, based on the British Thoracic Society’s Guidelines on the management of Community Acquired Pneumonia, summarises the key aspects of the management of pneumonia in primary care

A protocol providing practical guidance on the routine assessment and review of people with COPD.  Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.

This protocol outlines the procedures for conducting routine spirometry in COPD in primary care.  Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.

This opinion sheet provides concise advice, based on current international (GOLD) and UK guidelines, on the management of stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

This opinion sheet provides a summary of the key aspects of managing exacerbtions of COPD in primary care including a sample self management plan

A summary of the NICE guideline for the management of COPD, highlighting the key aspects relevant to primary care.

This opinion sheet aims to provide information on the key components of a structured review for patients with COPD

This opinion sheet provides advice for people with COPD on how to promote self-care and enable patients to self-manage more effectively

This opinion sheet describes hospital-at-home services which provide treatment and support for patients allowing provision of care in the comfort of their own environment.

A summary of the use of personal action plans in the management of asthma including information on types of plans and how to implement them

A PGD developed for primary care nurses required to undertake reversibility testing to aid diagnosis. Its use must be sanctioned by an authorised individual from the practice/primary care organisation in which it is to be used.

A PGD to provide structured guidance on the administration of oral prednisolone to adults and children of 2 years of age and older presenting with an acute episode of uncontrolled asthma.

This opinion sheet describes the key factors to consider in diagnosing asthma in children in line with national guidance