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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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Management of uncontrolled asthma in community pharmacy

The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling on policymakers and commissioners to provide extra funding to help community pharmacies deliver regular – and improved – care for the millions of people in the UK living with asthma.

05 May 2022

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Men's health how-to guide

This video offers advice and inspiration from pharmacist Ade Williams that you can use to improve your men’s health offering

11 Jan 2022

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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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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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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 care

This module updates community pharmacists on best practice in asthma care.

 

25 Jul 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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CPD MODULE: BREATHE EASY

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

19 Jun 2018

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The management of asthma

This module considers the management of asthma and looks at how patient outcomes can be improved with pharmacy services

05 Jun 2018

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