Learning | Respiratory tract diseases

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Diagnosis and management of wheeze in pre-school children

How to recognise the symptoms of pre-school wheeze in practice, and advise parents and carers on where effective management differs from that of childhood asthma.…

Published: 1 March 2021

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: diagnosis and management

Early diagnosis and medicines optimisation are fundamental to ensure timely and appropriate treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and improve a patient’s quality of life.…

Published: 27 October 2020

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Community management of pneumonia and suspected COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of understanding the differences between viral and bacterial pneumonia, and how adult patients can be managed as they recover at home.…

Published: 19 May 2020

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Case-based learning: sore throat

Most sore throats are caused by viral infections and get better within a week through self-care. However, it is important to recognise when a sore throat is a symptom of a more serious illness.…

Published: 17 September 2019

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Case-based learning: cough

Most coughs are acute and self-limiting; however, it is important to understand when a cough becomes clinically significant.…

Published: 13 August 2019

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Diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Pharmacists can play a vital role in the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and can help improve outcomes and the burden of disease.…

Published: 5 April 2019

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Diagnosis and management of hospital-acquired pneumonia in older adults

Hospital‑acquired pneumonia increases the length of in-patient hospital stay and is associated with high mortality rates, particularly in older people. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to know how to diagnose and manage the condition, and be cognisant of the gaps in …

Published: 6 February 2018

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Bronchiectasis: diagnosis, treatment and management

Bronchiectasis is a common chronic disease where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened. Patients present with recurrent cough, sputum production and are at risk of respiratory tract infections. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals need to be aware of the latest management strategies…

Published: 7 November 2017

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How to help patients optimise their inhaler technique

Examining the impact of sub-optimal inhaler technique and how healthcare professionals can support patients in optimising their technique.…

Published: 27 July 2016

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical phenotypes and implications for management

Phenotyping patients with chronic obsructive pulmonary disease allows their separation into distinct categories that differentiate their prognosis and response to treatment, producing clinically meaningful outcomes.…

Published: 10 June 2016