Kerry Woodward Respiratory Trainer

An updated management plan for AIR. One of many resources available on Asthma & Lung UK

NEW 🌟 Anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) asthma action plan https://ow.ly/3SjJ50X0M8f

AIR is a single inhaler treatment for asthma which can be used by people with asthma and who experience asthma symptoms twice a week or less.

To support primary care healthcare professionals to understand and implement AIR regimens, we have produced a concise, yet informative AIR action plan which can be used to effectively introduce patients to AIR and support them in using it to successfully manage their asthma.

Upcoming Spirometry Reporting course
Fri 28th November
The course includes the theory & guidelines behind spirometery reporting, delivered in a pragmatic way, with ongoing mentorship when back in practice & throughout the ARTP assessment process if choosing to complete this.
For more information, or to book a place, please visit

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Important reminder for us & helpful to share with patients!

Patients with asthma reminded of the increased risk of severe asthma attacks from overusing blue inhalers The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding patients with asthma of the importance of using their preventer (anti-inflammatory) inhaler regularly as prescribed, and to avoid relying on their blue inhaler alone. This is because without regular use of a preventer inhale...

Been digesting the updated guidelines & reviewing the evidence for the good, the bad & the ugly within.

A heavier focus on use of FeNO in children & adults, for management as well as diagnosis, which is a useful step. We need to find a way to get this embedded into primary care, which will no doubt need funding discussions, to make FeNO much more mainstream.

The diagnostic criteria raises some concerns for me, with elements which need a good Asthma knowledge foundation. There is a significant focus on T2 asthma, with tests to look for atopy & eosinophilia, which risks missing other phenotypes of asthma. Some of the spirometry reversibility criteria uses weak evidence in my opinion & we have stronger guidance around spirometry which could have been used.

Some big management changes & I am very happy to see the statements around pollution. The pharmacological changes in management will have a positive impact & now aligns to GINA. Many of us have been using GINA already, so this approach is not new to us, but now we need to get this normalised in clinical practice! Time to remind people living with asthma that is an upgrade to the old school approach!

Overview | Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management (BTS, NICE, SIGN) | Guidance | NICE This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks

During winter, people living with lung disease are at an increased risk of acute episodes. We know the importance of preventing these acute attacks & understand that appropriate management is essential in this. Asthma + Lung UK have a whole area dedicated to supporting us in managing respiratory disease, to improve care delivered & reduce risks to our patients. Please take some time to review what is available here to support us in care delivery

Healthcare professionals On the healthcare professionals hub you will find clinical tools and practical resources to develop your skills and improve care for your patients with lung conditions

A useful webinar coming up soon!
New BTS/SIGN/NICE guidance on Asthma, coming soon!
What has changed & what will it mean for you?

What will the new BTS/SIGN/NICE guideline for asthma mean for you? Explore in our upcoming webinar on the 2nd December.

The session will cover the crucial changes to asthma care and what primary care will need to consider to implement the changes in practice.

Places are filling up fast - register now to join us live 💻 https://ow.ly/UN4A50UeKQp

If your patients live with a lung condition, winter can be a scary, dangerous time for them. People with lung conditions are much more likely to end up seriously ill over winter as seasonal triggers like cold weather, cough/cold viruses, flu, damp and mould can make it harder to breathe.

For a free, personalised Winter Plan, encourage patients to visit the Asthma + Lung website:

This isn’t just a season. This is life + breath. If you have a lung condition, your risk of ending up in A&E doubles in winter. Stay well with our free, personalised guide to protect your lungs.

Today’s learning is a reminder about Fibrosis. Is there enough awareness in primary care about this disease? While it is rare, it is a devastating disease which can deteriorate very quickly. Are you aware of some of the causes of IPF?? Are you aware if the risk Nitrofurantoin poses??

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What a phenomenal opening session for . Prioritising self-care for disaster responders post covid from the enigmatic Professor Lucy Easthope

Whatevernext – Professor Lucy Easthope LUCY EASTHOPE The country’s leading authority on recovering from disaster and author of the Sunday Times bestselling book, When The Dust Settles.Find her on: Twitter | Instagram | Wikipedia

Just arrived in Telford for the Primary Care Respiratory Society UK - PCRS annual conference! Looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new people & sharing inspiration for all things respiratory. Give me a shout if you are here!!!

Conference Programme | Primary Care Respiratory Society Learn from the experts. Be inspired. Take back best practice.