Podcast – A patient perspective: Identifying the best treatment for people with asthma
A conversation between a healthcare professional and a patient on using the GINA approach to asthma management and joint decision making to identify the best treatment for people with asthma. Part of the Supporting People with Asthma in the 21st Century project.
Helena Cummings (Respiratory Nurse Specialist) is joined by Larissa O'Connor to discuss getting people with asthma on the best treatment for them using the GINA approach as a guide for doing this.
In this podcast Larissa will talk about her experience of being diagnosed with asthma, the different management treatment options she has been exposed to, as well as the importance of patient knowledge and joint decision making in ensuring optimal asthma treatment.
Speakers
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Helena Cummings
Helena is a senior respiratory nurse specialist with 2 decades of experience in primary care, and specialist respiratory services. While her expertise lies in COPD and asthma, she is passionate about all respiratory conditions. She leads the severe asthma service in Hull & East Riding and supports the regional network across HNY. Additionally, she works as an independent ACP in primary care, providing expert respiratory support, education, and mentorship.
Committed to service development, Helena chairs the PCRS Service Development Committee and sits on committees within ARNS and SANN driving national respiratory improvements. She is a dedicated educator, sharing expertise across multiple platforms and founding the Humber Respiratory Champions Network to mentor emerging leaders in respiratory care.
Research is another key focus; Helena has led and supported numerous studies and advocates for embedding research into clinical practice. Her unwavering enthusiasm for respiratory health drives her ongoing pursuit of optimal respiratory care.
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