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Global health organisations urge G20 leaders to prioritise health and environment challenges in plans for post-COVID economic recovery

26/05/2020
G20 country leaders have today been urged to prioritise greener healthcare as they develop post-COVID 19 economic recovery plans. PCRS have co-signed a letter coordinated by the Global Climate and...
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NICE issue rapid guidelines on the community management of patients with ILD

20/05/2020
NICE has issued new rapid guidance on keeping safe those patients in the community with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Many patients with ILD will have received a letter telling them that they are...
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Treatment of tobacco dependency more important than ever as smokers face increased risk of severe COVID-related complications

14/05/2020
Current smokers with COVID-19 are at increased risk for severe complications and face a higher mortality rate than former or never smokers. Jaber Alqahtani from University College London and...
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Easter Heroes: a huge thank you to PCRS members!

20/04/2020
Carol Stonham, PCRS Executive Chair was delighted to receive a letter today from Kay Boycott, the Asthma UK and BLF CEO thanking PCRS members for working throughout the Easter Weekend. In Kay’s...
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NICE issue rapid guidelines on the community management of patients with COPD

16/04/2020
NICE issue rapid guidelines on the community management of patients with COPD NICE has issued new rapid guidance on keeping safe those patients in the community with COPD. All people with COPD are...
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PCRS announce Chief Executive

16/04/2020
Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS) we are delighted to announce that Mrs Lynn Ladbrook has been appointed as the new Chief Executive in succession to Anne Smith. Lynn will work together with...
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Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Launch Support Hub for People with Post-Covid Breathlessness

16/04/2020
Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have launched an online hub to support patients recovering from COVID-19 with persistent breathlessness. The hub was developed with support from PCRS and...
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NICE issues new guidance on asthma, pneumonia and end-of-life care in the community

06/04/2020
NICE has issued new rapid guidance on caring for patients in the community with severe asthma and adults with suspected or confirmed pneumonia. Asthma Patients with severe asthma are at high risk...
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PCRS issue pragmatic guidance for crisis management of asthma and COPD during the UK Covid-19 epidemic

30/03/2020
PCRS Pragmatic Guidance for crisis management of asthma and COPD during the UK Covid-19 epidemic PCRS has today issued pragmatic guidance for the routine...
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Tips for optimising telephone and video respiratory consultations

27/03/2020
A video setting out top tips for consulting with asthma and COPD patients by telephone and video has been made by PCRS Executive Vice Chair Katherine Hickman. Respiratory Lead for West Yorkshire...
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