Respiratory
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NICE guidelineNICE COPD guideline
Summary of NICE’s 2018 guideline on the management of COPD. Includes management of complications, and a useful treatment algorithm for inhaled therapy
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Independent professional body guideline
GOLD COPD 2019 strategy
A clear and concise summary of GOLD’s 2019 strategy on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention. Includes COPD assessment and treatment algorithms.
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NICE guideline
Asthma: information for the public
What care should asthma patients expect? Share this NICE information for the public with your patients
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Test and reflect
Malnutrition in patients with COPD
This CPD activity consists of five multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on malnutrition in patients with COPD.
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Independent professional body guideline
GINA asthma strategy
The 2018 summary of the GINA asthma guideline. Includes algorithms for diagnosis, and the management of asthma exacerbations in primary care.
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News
Public Health England updates guidance on pertussis
Pertussis: guidelines for public health management has been updated by Public Health England (PHE).
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Test and reflect
NICE guideline on chronic asthma management
This CPD activity consists of 8 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the management of chronic asthma—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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NICE guideline
NICE chronic asthma management guideline
A practical summary of NICE recommendations on managing chronic asthma in children, young people, and adults, including three management algorithms
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Feature article
Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea
Jane Scullion describes the symptoms, causes, and appropriate recognition of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA); discusses how to manage the condition in primary care; and covers relevant guidance from NICE, SIGN, and the DVLA.
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Test and reflect
Best practice in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea
This CPD activity consists of 6 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on obstructive sleep apnoea—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
