This was a very interesting and thought-provoking read. Community pharmacists are often asked to manage a lot with a great deal of clinical pressure.
Looking back now five years on from when I wrote the article below I am no less moved by the terrible findings of the NRAD in 2014.
We are delighted to welcome Mark to discuss how far we have progressed since the publication of NRAD in 2014.
This CPD challenge explores your knowledge of asthma and can be used as a way to help you reflect on, and identify areas for CPD.
The guideline on severe asthma says that people should continue to take their treatment as prescribed and only attend essential appointments alone.
The SIGN/BTS asthma guideline was recently updated. This update will have an impact on how many healthcare professionals practise across the UK. We were fortunate to have the two co-chairs on the podcast to talk us through the key updates in the guideline and some of the messages that they feel important to communicate with pharmacists.
The national guidance on asthma management produced in partnership by the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) has been updated.
The RCGP has responded to findings published in the BMJ linking ‘back to school asthma’ with an increase in health service appointmen
I want to tell you a story. This story is about a sick child. I’ll warn you straight away it’s not a happy story and there is tragically no happy ending.
IN life it’s always good to have a plan. Asthma is no different. The good thing about asthma is that if managed correctly, symptoms can often be completely reversed. Unfortunately, if not managed well, symptoms can deteriorate quickly leading to hospital admissions or worse. Self-care is key to managing a chronic disease like asthma. Coaching people […]
