In light of recent media attention, it is important to consider the risks and benefits associated with prescribing and taking montelukast for asthma treatment. While montelukast remains a valuable asthma treatment, for some, it is key to be aware of potential neuropsychiatric reactions.
Taxonomy: Asthma, Current, News, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Taxonomy: 15 minutes, Current, Podcasts, Tobacco smoking and nicotine, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
In this new series, for both existing and non-members of PCRS, we will be briefly discussing some pertinent respiratory topics
Taxonomy: Asthma, Current, Videos / Webinars, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Our second webinar in this series was held on Wednesday 28th February 2024. Chaired by Dr Katherine Hickman (our PCRS Executive Chair), in conversation with Dr Mark Levy on the subject of asthma management, focusing on SABA over-reliance and how to address it.
Taxonomy: Asthma, Current, News, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
In response to the BBC’s Morning Live segment broadcast 12th February on asthma, PCRS has formulated a joint response with the British Thoracic Society raising our concerns of the inaccurate reporting on asthma treatment.Our complaint in full:
Taxonomy: Allergy, Asthma, Behaviour change, COPD, Event information, Greener Healthcare, Health inequalities, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Taxonomy: Asthma, Videos / Webinars, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
These sessions are tailored to healthcare professionals who are new to PCRS - you'll also have the opportunity to learn more about the work of PCRS and the benefits of becoming a member.
There is a strong commitment from the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) to identify opportunities to support those delivering integrated respiratory care and showcase that planned, properly funded, and evaluated integrated solutions can be used to drive im
Taxonomy: Current, News, Other, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Today the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) publish a joint Position Statement on Integrated Care in Respiratory.
Taxonomy: Current, Health inequalities, Videos / Webinars, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Our first webinar in this series was held on Wednesday 31st January 2024. Chaired by Dr Katherine Hickman (our PCRS Executive Chair), the focus was on the topic of Health Inequalities with guest speaker Ren Lawlor.
Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health, the Prime Minister has announced today (29 January
Taxonomy: 15 minutes, Current, Greener Healthcare, Member Only, Podcasts, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
In this PCRS Greener Healthcare Campaign podcast Tracey Lonergan, Shakeela Riaz and Amanda Roberts (PCRS Patient Reference Group) discuss their experiences of living with, and living with family members with, respiratory disease.
Taxonomy: 15 minutes, Current, Health inequalities, PCRS Position Statement, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Tackling smoking, reducing air pollution, improving access to healthcare for those experiencing health inequality and an improved focus on research and development to fit the needs of people experiencing health inequality should be the priorities for systems wanting to make respiratory health out
Our first webinar in this series will be held on Wednesday 31st January 2024 at 19:30 for 30 minutes. Chaired by Dr Katherine Hickman (our PCRS Executive Chair), we will focus on the topic of Health Inequalities with guest speaker Ren Lawlor.
Taxonomy: Current, News, Other, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
At the Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS), we believe in 'optimal' respiratory health for all. Our aim is that, together, we can benefit every person with, or at risk of, lung disease.
The start of a new year is an ideal time to support people to consider small ways to begin working towards a healthy lifestyle.