In May's instalment of In Conversation we were joined by Ian Sinha, Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician and Honorary Professor of Paediatrics, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool to discuss the topic of health inequalities and their impact on childhood asthma.
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Exacerbations, or 'flare-ups', can be common occurrences for some individuals with COPD. These are periods when breathing can be difficult, physical activity is harder and inhalers need to be taken more frequently. They may also require admission to hospital.
Keeping physically active is hugely important for anyone, but particularly for individuals with respiratory conditions. Keeping active and healthy reduces strain on the lungs, maintains muscle strength and enhances symptom management over time.
Smoking is the primary cause of COPD and, according to NHS figures, is thought to be responsible for 9 in every 10 cases of the condition.
This webinar aims to provide healthcare professionals with essential insights and practical strategies for optimising medication regimens for patients with asthma on biologic therapy, with a specific focus on reducing the steroid burde
This webinar focuses on using the GINA approach to managing asthma and how this can support delivery of best practice asthma care*.
In this GSK Sponsored podcast Helena Cummings (Senior Respiratory Nurse Specialist in a Severe Asthma Service in Hull, PCRS Executive Committee) is joined by Dr Hitasha Rupani (Respiratory Consultant, and Severe Asthma Centre Lead, Southampton) and Holly Hayward (Asthma Nurse Educator, University
In this webinar PCRS Executive Chair, Katherine Hickman, is joined by Rachel Daly, Lead Nurse - Airways, Manchester Airways service, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to discuss the topic of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.
This online learning module will take you through the GINA approach to managing asthma and using this, in collaboration with patients, to ensure and maintain optimal treatment for people with asthma.
This online learning module looks at the impact of both indoor and outdoor pollution on patients living with asthma. We consider ways in which climate change and the resulting extreme weather can worsen symptoms and trigger exacerbations.
This online learning module will take you through some key points to consider when working with patients taking inhaled treatment for their asthma.
In this module we'll explore the nuances of accurately diagnosing asthma - acknowledging that it's a process that requires time and consensus. Change isn't always easy, especially when it involves adapting long-standing methods.
Ensuring patients follow the correct asthma treatment pathway is vital. People with asthma should have enough knowledge of their asthma to adjust their treatment based on symptoms.
Patients with asthma must received the most suitable treatment for them. This not only promotes better asthma control but also enhances quality of life.
We are pleased to launch a set of educational tools on supporting people with asthma in the 21st century to coincide with World Asthma Day (7th May).