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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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Pharmacy lung health services 'essential' for 95% of patients

Majority of people living with lung disease who access a community pharmacy service to help manage their condition describe it as "essential".

19 May 2021

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Lung health taskforce asks public to share data

The Taskforce for Lung Health is aiming to raise awareness of the launch of its Lung Health Data Tracker.

04 May 2021

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Nasal conditions

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

13 Jan 2021

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Asthma significantly impacts mental wellbeing, report finds

Nearly half of adults with asthma also diagnosed with a psychological condition, according to a new survey.
 

21 Dec 2020

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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.

11 Aug 2020

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COPD: part three

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

10 Jul 2020

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COPD: part one

Part one of this CPPE module looks at what COPD is and its causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

26 May 2020

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Better outcomes

With treatments becoming more widely available for people with cystic fibrosis, community pharmacy has many opportunities to help.

14 Jan 2020

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Body Talk: the respiratory system

Part one of Body Talk considers the workings of the respiratory system.

14 Aug 2019

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Making a difference in asthma

This CPD module takes a look at asthma and the lastest practice in asthma management and treatment.

18 Jul 2019

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Asthma: part four

Part four of this asthma CPPE module looks at management tools and how treatment differs in children.

18 Jul 2019

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Asthma: part three

Part three of this asthma CPPE module looks at first-line maintenance and MART therapy, as well as combination inhalers.

17 Jun 2019

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Asthma: part two

Part two of this asthma CPPE module considers the importance of personalised action plans and asthma triggers.

13 May 2019

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Asthma: part one

This module will consider the prevalance of asthma, understand common asthma phenotypes and the diagnostic process.

15 Apr 2019

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Asthma and COPD

This CPPE module is about asthma and COPD, pharmacy technicians will be able to help patients manage them effectively.

15 Feb 2019

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Asthma management

This CPD module provides an overview of asthma management and how pharmacy teams can help improve patient outcomes.

21 Mar 2018

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