An opinion sheet outlining the key aspects for differential diagnosis of patients presenting with breathlessness
This resource, whilst written by an experienced healthcare professional and peer reviewed at the time of publication, has not been reviewed within the last three years and therefore does not take account of recent evidence or guidance. The resource is provided as a reference tool only and the user should take into account the date that the item was published as being the date the material was considered accurate and complete.
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, Other
This opinion sheet provides a summary of the management of cough in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides a summary detailing the reasons for pulmonary rehabilitation, its benefits to patients and advice on how to start a programme of pulmonary rehabilitation in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
A short guide to the use of self-management plans in the management and control of exacerbations of COPD in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides a short introduction to the use of spirometry in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This checklist is an aide memoire for the conduct of routine assessment and review of patients with COPD. It should be used together with other materials produced by the PCRS-UK, available from the resources section of this site.
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides a summary of how healthcare professionals can contribute to the end-stage management of patients with COPD in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet discusses the current evidence and practicalities of screening and case finding for COPD in primary care.
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
The aim of this opinion sheet is to provide an understanding of the symptoms, signs and investigations for making a diagnosis of COPD and the tools to assess its severity.
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
Telehealth is the use of information and communication technologies to promote health and support self management. This opinion sheet describes how telehealth can be used in monitoring COPD
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information, COPD, Other
This opinion sheet provides summary information on the provision of oxygen in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet describers the key factors to consider in diagnosing and managing occupational lung disease in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides information on the different formats of inhaler devices available and factors to consider in their use in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet describes factors to consider in delivering cost-effective prescribing for respiratory care in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information, COPD
An opinion sheet offering advice and information on how to tailor the choice of inhaler to meet the needs of patients