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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

Gut bugs could avert asthma

Acquiring four types of gut bacteria by three months of age may reduce risk of developing asthma

20 Oct 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Optimising inhaler technique

This CPD module advises pharmacists about optimising a patient's inhaler technique.

20 Sep 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Asthma & COPD

Optimising inhaler technique

This CPD module focuses on optimising a patient's inhaler technique.

15 Sep 2015 , 900 Min Module

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COPD update

Fostair and Relvar Ellipta have both been licensed for the symptomatic treatment of severe COPD

01 Dec 2014 , 1 Min Article

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Key therapeutic developments in 2014

This CPD module looks at the major clinical developments in pharmacy practice during 2014.

01 Dec 2014 , 900 Min Module

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Winter health

This CPD module provides pharmacists with an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and management of cough, cold and flu.

01 Nov 2014 , 900 Min Module

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Asthma & COPD

Winter health

This CPD module focuses on winter health.

01 Nov 2014 , 900 Min Module

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Train your team: Coughs

This Train Your Team checklist provides support and information to run a team training session on coughs, colds and flu.

30 Sep 2014 , 1 Min Article

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CPPE Focus: Tuberculosis

CPPE has developed a new e-learning programme on tuberculosis

25 Sep 2014 , 1 Min Article

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COPD increases risk of Parkinsons

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) seems to increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

 

31 Jul 2014 , 1 Min Article

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Reach out locally with pharmacy services

As pharmacists continue to innovate in service delivery, the pharmacy is no longer the only place to deliver services. 

 

30 Jun 2014 , 4 Min Article

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COPD patient's greater heart failure risk

Patients with COPD are at increased risk of heart failure

24 Jun 2014 , 1 Min Article

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Scenario: Allergic asthma

A patient is unsure whether her son has been diagnosed with hay fever or asthma.

23 Jun 2014 , 1 Min Article

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NHS misses opportunities to diagnose COPD

Healthcare professionals are missing opportunities to diagnose earlier almost nine out of 10 cases of COPD

01 Mar 2014 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma linked to RA

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to develop asthma

01 Mar 2014 , 1 Min Article

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The importance of flu vaccination in diabetes

Adults with diabetes are especially susceptible to serious influenza-related diseases

01 Feb 2014 , 1 Min Article

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