Guidance and Best Practice

The fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test measures the level of NO in the exhaled breath and provides an indication of eosinophilic inflammation in the lungs. 

We have guidelines on asthma from two different sources in the UK – BTS/SIGN and NICE. The British Asthma guideline from BTS/SIGN was first published in 2003 and is well established, respected and comprehensive. NICE decided to develop first a guideline on diagnosis and monitoring in asthma, and then a guideline on asthma management, and they finally came together in a single published guideline in November 2017. 

Briefing document for National Respiratory Strategies – the NHS Long term plan and Lung Health Taskforce 5 year plan.

This is the most recent briefing paper on the latest update to the BTS/SIGN British Asthma Guideline.

In this regular PCRU feature we explore cases of rarer lung conditions and their presentation. In this short case discussion Fran Robinson interviews Dr Stephen Gaduzo as they discuss John, an amateur footballer who has recently been diagnosed with asthma. Originally published in the Winter 2018 edition of the Primary Care Respiratory Update.

The asthma slide rule helps to start a conversation with your patients and/or colleagues around how much salbutamol is acceptable before a review is necessary

The RSF helps those looking to design a patient focussed respiratory service working across all sectors of out of hospital care

Primary Care Respiratory Update produces a regular feature article where we explore how healthcare professionals can support self-management in a range of conditions.  These include:-