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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

Honey first for coughs, says NICE

Clinicians are being advised in most cases not to offer antibiotics as they make little difference to a person’s symptoms.

22 Aug 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Healthwatch - August 2018

Brian Collet brings you the month's research news. 

14 Aug 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Allergy

CPD MODULE: BREATHE EASY

Charles Gladwin outlines the national guidelines to diagnose asthma and different approaches to manage the condition.

18 Jun 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Allergy

Newcastle 'salt cave' offers alternative treatment for asthma

The North East’s first ‘Salt Cave’ offers salt therapy to sufferers of respiratory and skin issues.

31 May 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Health Watch - April

Brian Collett brings you the month's research news with Healthwatch. 

15 Apr 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

NICE guidance: age related macular degeneration

People with suspected late AMD (wet active) should be referred to a macula service within one working day, says NICE in newly published guidance

12 Feb 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Health Watch - February

February's health watch by Brian Collett covering asthma dialysis, smoking, immunity and more. 

12 Feb 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Call for lung health check for over 40s

The British Thoracic Society has used the data to renew its call on the Government to ‘get serious about tackling lung disease’.

12 Dec 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Call for lung health check for over 40s

The British Thoracic Society has used the data to renew its call on the Government to ‘get serious about tackling lung disease’.

12 Dec 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Older asthma patients more likely to have 'flare-ups'

New research has real implications for the way asthma is treated in the over 55 age group.

12 Dec 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

Inappropriate inhaler prescribing rife in COPD treatment

One in 10 people identified as having COPD have no definitive diagnosis, yet the majority of them are being prescribed inhaled drugs.

07 Dec 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Medication safety

Inappropriate inhaler prescribing rife in COPD treatment

One in 10 people identified as having COPD have no definitive diagnosis, yet the majority of them are being prescribed inhaled drugs.

07 Dec 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

BBC highlights pregabalin problem in South West

Axminster pharmacist Ian Findlay features in the report on the dangers of the drug's misuse.

11 Sep 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Medication safety

BBC highlights pregabalin problem in South West

Axminster pharmacist Ian Findlay features in the report on the dangers of the drug's misuse.

11 Sep 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

New flu vaccine for over 65s

The new adjuvanted influenza vaccine boosts the immune response in adults aged 65 years and over, offering greater protection.

28 Aug 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Allergy

Branded loratidine

Clarityn is the only branded tablet to contain loratadine.

11 Jul 2017 , 1 Min Article