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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Ask About Asthma campaign focuses on young people

Resources and educational support available for pharmacists.

16 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Covid's legacy in older people with asthma

One in seven older adults with asthma experienced depression for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Canadian research.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Help to tackle reliever inhaler overuse

Community pharmacies may hold the key to improving patients' understanding of their asthma.

01 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Nasal conditions

Nasal conditions can make people feel particularly unwell, but pharmacy teams can be on hand to help.

18 Jan 2021 , 15 Min Module

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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.

10 Aug 2020 , 2 Min Module

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COPD: part three

Part three of this CPPE series looks at the pharmacological management of COPD.

08 Jul 2020 , 3 Min Module

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COPD: part one

Part one of this CPPE module looks at what COPD is and its causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

25 May 2020 , 3 Min Module

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Back to basics

Deaths related to asthma attacks have increased, raising the question of whether enough is being done for its basic care.

14 Oct 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Body Talk: the respiratory system

Part one of Body Talk considers the workings of the respiratory system.

01 Sep 2019 , 6 Min Module