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Our Integrated Care System (ICS) Respiratory Review provides a snapshot of respiratory services across England, while also highlighting innovations like work with addiction clinics and virtual wards in the access to care section. Find out more:orlo.uk/9ggrk

Around one in five people in the UK will develop a lung condition in their lifetime, yet many face barriers to timely diagnosis. This is where a new joint collaboration with @lifearc1 can help. A simple lung test target product profile (TPP) sets out how patient-focused diagnostics in primary care can make a difference – ensuring new tests meet the needs and priorities of those affected. Read more: lifearc.org/project/simple…

Tree pollen season is underway - PCRS offers educational resources on allergic rhinitis, including on-demand webinars and guidance to help you support patients effectively this #hayfever season. Access resources now 🤧 ow.ly/2hh450VrplF

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly. Pharmacies can give treatment advice and recommend flu remedies if you need it. If your local pharmacy is shut on New Year’s Day you can find one near you; ➡️ nhs.uk/service-search…

NRAD 10 years ago : 45% died without getting help in their fatal attack - only 25% had an action plan or education. And most of the deaths were preventable - sadly the situation hasn’t changed in the UK. So the World Asthma Day theme today is very relevant- it’s time for change!

We’ve seen lots of discussions over the last few days on what to do if you’re having an asthma attack. We are encouraging everyone to read our easy-to-follow emergency advice or visit our website for more information. bit.ly/48dV4xK

An asthma attack is a signal that something went wrong! -1: Is the person prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid? If not, why not? GINA recommends that everyone with asthma should be prescribed an ICS, either regularly, or with as-needed ICS-formoterol. ginasthma.org/reports

This research presented at #ERSCongress shows that for people with bronchiectasis the colour of your phlegm can predict of the likelihood of your symptoms worsening in the future. ersnet.org/news-releases/…

Read about the features and diagnosis of #asthma in this PCRU article 📄 ow.ly/nIXs50PypRj The article details clearly what you, as the prescriber, should lay out to the person with asthma before embarking on any treatment.

If you’re interested in knowing about: 🫁How ILD doctors make a diagnosis 🫁 Developing new treatments for pulmonary fibrosis Then join us for ‘Talking PF’, an online event for anyone affected by PF! 📅30 November 2023 🕙10:00 to 15:30 More info ⬇️ actionpf.org/news/registrat…

@drlaurajane @DrAaronBraddy @ChestPhysio @UKInhalerGroup Nope , not an oversight! … this was published in 2016 - happy to share 2023 version with latest up to date guidance.

@DrAaronBraddy @RSCH_RespNurses @ChestPhysio @UKInhalerGroup Yes seems like an oversight!

Latest version: #Copd Inhaler guide. Ref to local guidelines. Check inhaler technique @Chestphysio @UKInhalerGroup @EATSreg @drlaurajane

🌏Respirology Read our expert review: Biologics for #severeasthma—Which, when and why? onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/re… #Freetoread

#HappyInternationalNurseDay and to all our wonderful colleagues in Respiratory Care

@NACAPaudit is changing! We are delighted to announce that the @RCPhysicians has been awarded the contract from @HQIP for delivering the new National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP), commencing 1 June 2023. #respiratory #asthma #pulmrehab #copd

Great webinar on severe asthma tonight. We have so much work to do. @ARNS_UK @ICRespiNurses @PCRSUK