Poorly controlled asthma: treatment options in the current BTS/SIGN guideline. Read and reflect

Poorly controlled asthma in adults: treatment options in the current BTS/SIGN guideline.
Read and reflect
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Asthma – Diagnosis

INTRODUCTION
The effective treatment of asthma depends on the correct diagnosis being made in the first place. In 2019 the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) published their latest ...

Diagnostic criteria in asthma & COPD

INTRODUCTION
Respiratory symptoms of cough, wheeze and shortness of breath are common to many respiratory conditions and can pose a challenge to health care professionals when making a diagnosis. In practice, asthma and chronic obstructive ...

Inhaler technique in asthma and COPD

INTRODUCTION
Respiratory symptoms and disease are common health issues in the UK today. Inhaled therapy is the method of choice for the delivery of many respiratory drugs and correct technique with inhaler devices is critical to effective ...

COPD: a guideline update

Practice Nurse INTRODUCTION
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2023 report represents a major revision of the 2022 report, with a new definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new ...

Using mucolytics in the management of COPD symptoms

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Spirometry

Spirometry
Spirometry is increasingly used in primary care settings for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions. Conducting and interpreting the test is now part of many practice nurses' role. Spirometry is, ...