All Respiratory articles – Page 3
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News
Guideline on non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease published by BTS
The British Thoracic Society has published British Thoracic Society Guidelines for the Management of Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease (NTM-PD).
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Differential diagnosesBreathlessness: what's the diagnosis?
Dr Chris Cooper reflects on a variety of possible causes of breathlessness: asthma, atrial fibrillation, COPD, or something else?
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Test and reflect
GOLD guideline on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the implementation of the new GOLD strategy on the management of chronic obstructure pulmonary disease—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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News
Asthma UK releases non-English asthma action plans
Asthma UK releases non-English asthma action plans
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Personal view
Asthma: do different guideline strategies affect outcomes?
Dr Mark L Levy compares some of the recommendations from GINA and BTS/SIGN on asthma and considers how different approaches might impact on diagnosis, assessment, and patient mortality
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Implementing guidelines
COPD treatment choice should be based on graded assessment
Professor Dave Singh summarises the 2017 GOLD recommendations for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Top tips
Top tips: helping smokers to quit
Jane Wright shares 10 key points on how to support patients in their efforts to quit smoking
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Implementing guidelines
A structured approach is key to diagnosing asthma
The 2016 updated BTS/SIGN guideline offers a pragmatic approach to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of people who may have asthma, says Professor Hilary Pinnock
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Personal view
Asthma update: attention to detail is key
Dr Andy Whittamore explains why the updated BTS/SIGN asthma guideline is important for improving practice and patient outcomes
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Hot topic
Clinical features should be used to assess asthma–COPD overlap
Professor David Halpin explores recent updates to the GOLD report and a stepwise approach to diagnosing patients who may have COPD, asthma, or both
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Top tips
Top tips: COPD and comorbidities
Dr Sunny Kaul shares some key points for primary management of patients with COPD and common comorbidities
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Hot topic
From smoking to vaping to quitting: a nurses’ guide
Louise Ross describes how practice nurses can capture the potential of electronic cigarettes to help their patients stop smoking
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Implementing guidelines
Pneumonia guideline provides advice on antibiotic choice
Professor Mark Woodhead (pictured) and Dr Celia Pincus discuss NICE CG191 on pneumonia and the importance of accurate diagnosis, severity assessment, and appropriate antibiotic treatment
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Implementing guidelines
Updated BTS/SIGN guidance may help to reduce asthma deaths
Dr Steve Holmes (pictured) and Jane Scullion discuss revised advice on asthma management, clarification of recommendations for clinicians, and PAAPs to help patients control their asthma
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Implementing guidelines
Exercise, advice, and tailored treatments are effective in COPD
An increasing range of therapeutic options can be considered alongside non-pharmacological strategies for people diagnosed with COPD, says Professor Dave Singh
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Commissioning article
Improved skills and training could reduce admissions for COPD
Dr Dermot Ryan offers an approach to commissioning cost-effective services for improving the diagnosis, assessment, and management of people with COPD
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Personal view
Structured review is an essential part of asthma care
Dr Dermot Ryan explains how the NICE quality standard for asthma is an opportunity for improving diagnosis and management
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Hot topic
Patients with asthma need to be able to use their inhaler effectively
Professor Henry Chrystyn highlights the importance of checking inhaler technique, and the common difficulties patients with asthma encounter when using these devices
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Implementing guidelines
Case finding for COPD could help to reduce the disease burden
Dr Raj Nair highlights the importance of ensuring that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have access to smoking cessation services and pulmonary rehabilitation
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GMS contract
Asthma annual reviews should include RCP 'three questions'
Dr Dominic Horne reviews the asthma indicators in the QOF 2012/13 and highlights how their implementation could help to reduce asthma morbidity and mortality
