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Asthma & COPD

Find respiratory pharmacy training and modules, as well as the latest news and articles to improve pharmacist knowledge on asthma management and COPD.

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Asthma & COPD

New asthma guidelines published

New UK guideline recommends prescribing combination treatments for people with newly diagnosed asthma.

27 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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New research highlights link between diabetes and asthma

People with type 2 diabetes are prone to developing asthma and vice versa, according to recent analysis.

04 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Coming up for air

Living with lung conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can make daily activities extremely difficult, with symptoms ranging from manageable, requiring the use of an inhaler, to severe, requiring sufferers to visit the hospital.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Ask About Asthma campaign focuses on young people

Resources and educational support available for pharmacists.

16 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Montelukast PIL updated to warn of neuropsychiatric reactions

MHRA says patients should be alert to behaviour and mood-related changes associated with the treatment, and seek urgent medical attention if neuropsychiatric reactions occur.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Nasal conditions

The nose is one of the body’s first points of defence when it comes to guarding against viruses, bacteria and other harmful particles in the air. It plays an important role in the respiratory and immune systems, which is why we often feel unwell when affected by nasal conditions.

08 Feb 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Improving asthma care

Asthma attacks in the UK have increased by a third over the past decade and the number of people affected by the disease here is among the highest in the world. So why aren’t new therapeutic options being utilised to better effect?

09 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) places a significant yet frequently overlooked burden on the NHS especially during the winter months, so new treatments and vaccinations for the infection will address a real health need, writes PM clinical editor, Mark Greener

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Covid's legacy in older people with asthma

One in seven older adults with asthma experienced depression for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Canadian research.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Aromatics and URTIs

The evidence for the efficacy of aromatics in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections is extensive, according to a recent review. Mark Greener reports.

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Help to tackle reliever inhaler overuse

Community pharmacies may hold the key to improving patients' understanding of their asthma.

01 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Help to tackle reliever overuse

More than one million people are overusing their reliever inhalers with those in the poorest communities most likely to miss out on getting the support they need to manage their asthma effectively, says Dr Andy Whittamore, who is clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Management of uncontrolled asthma in community pharmacy

The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling on policymakers and commissioners to provide extra funding to help community pharmacies deliver regular – and improved – care for the millions of people in the UK living with asthma.

05 May 2022 , 10 Min Article

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Nasal conditions

Nasal conditions can make people feel particularly unwell, but pharmacy teams can be on hand to help.

18 Jan 2021 , 15 Min Module

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COPD: part four

Part four of this CPPE series looks at the side effects of COPD treatment and how to reduce risks.

10 Aug 2020 , 2 Min Module

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COPD: part three

Part three of this CPPE series looks at the pharmacological management of COPD.

08 Jul 2020 , 3 Min Module