A PGD to provide structured guidance on the administration of oral prednisolone to adults and children of 2 years of age and older presenting with an acute episode of uncontrolled asthma.
This resource, whilst written by an experienced healthcare professional and peer reviewed at the time of publication, has not been reviewed within the last three years and therefore does not take account of recent evidence or guidance. The resource is provided as a reference tool only and the user should take into account the date that the item was published as being the date the material was considered accurate and complete.
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet describes the key factors to consider in diagnosing asthma in children in line with national guidance
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
A PCRS-UK Quick Guide to the diagnosis and management of asthma based on the BTS/SIGN national guidance and incorporating recommendations of the the Royal College of Physicians National review of Asthma Deaths, the NICE Quality Standard for Asthma and the NICE guidance on the use of inhaled
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
An opinion sheet detailing special situations which should be considered in the management of asthma in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet describes the key important factors to consider when identifying and managing high risk asthma
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet describes key factors to consider in managing and caring for adolescents with asthma
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information
This opinion sheet provides information and advice on the management of acute exacerbations of asthma in primary care
An opinion sheet outlining the key aspects for differential diagnosis of patients presenting with breathlessness
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COVID-19, Respiratory tests and investigations, Standard, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
This resource, published in July 2021, outlines the practical uses of pulse oximetry in primary care.
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, Other
This opinion sheet provides a summary of the management of cough in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides a summary detailing the reasons for pulmonary rehabilitation, its benefits to patients and advice on how to start a programme of pulmonary rehabilitation in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
A short guide to the use of self-management plans in the management and control of exacerbations of COPD in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides a short introduction to the use of spirometry in primary care
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This checklist is an aide memoire for the conduct of routine assessment and review of patients with COPD. It should be used together with other materials produced by the PCRS-UK, available from the resources section of this site.
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD
This opinion sheet provides a summary of how healthcare professionals can contribute to the end-stage management of patients with COPD in primary care