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In this GSK Sponsored podcast Helena Cummings (Senior Respiratory Nurse Specialist in a Severe Asthma Service in Hull, PCRS Executive Committee) is joined by Dr Hitasha Rupani (Respiratory Consultant, and Severe Asthma Centre Lead, Southampton) and Holly Hayward (Asthma Nurse Educator, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) to discuss how we can impove patient identification and referral pathways for our patients with severe asthma.

In this webinar PCRS Executive Chair, Katherine Hickman, is joined by Rachel Daly, Lead Nurse - Airways, Manchester Airways service, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to discuss the topic of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. The discussion covers the importance of treating rhinitis and allergic rhinitis in patients who present with symptoms related to conditions such as asthma and upper airway conditions including inducible laryngeal obstruction and breathing pattern disorder.

This online learning module looks at the impact of both indoor and outdoor pollution on patients living with asthma. We consider ways in which climate change and the resulting extreme weather can worsen symptoms and trigger exacerbations. This module will guide you to help your patient to minimise the risks these issues pose to their health.We have incorporated MCQs to gauge your grasp of the module; providing clear explanations for each correct answer to enhance your understanding.

This online learning module will take you through some key points to consider when working with patients taking inhaled treatment for their asthma. We will explore the effect inhalers can have on the environment and how this might safely shape your decision-making around treatments using a patient-centred approach.We have incorporated MCQs to gauge your grasp of the module; providing clear explanations for each correct answer to enhance your understanding.

In this module we'll explore the nuances of accurately diagnosing asthma - acknowledging that it's a process that requires time and consensus. Change isn't always easy, especially when it involves adapting long-standing methods. That is why we are here to guide you on how to navigate potential resistance and foster a collaborative spirit with your colleagues.

Ensuring patients follow the correct asthma treatment pathway is vital. People with asthma should have enough knowledge of their asthma to adjust their treatment based on symptoms. Using personalised asthma action plans and annual review processes will support them with this and ensure effective maintenance of their treatment. Part of the Supporting People with Asthma in the 21st Century project, this animation provides a concise guide to maintaining effective asthma treatment.  

Patients with asthma must received the most suitable treatment for them. This not only promotes better asthma control but also enhances quality of life. To achieve this we must educate, address the underlying inflammation, support healthy living, share decision making, document and communicate. Part of the Supporting People with Asthma in the 21st Century project, this animation provides a concise guide to ensuring optimal treatment for asthma patients. 

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.

Join Ren Lawlor (Independent Nurse Consultant and Vice-Chair of PCRS) and Steve Holmes (GP and PCRS Committee Member) as they discuss vaping and e-cigarettes. They cover the current evidence and positions on vaping from Public Health England and respiratory organisations such as the British Thoracic Society, PCRS and the European Respiratory Society and acknowledge that evidence is still being gathered on the longer term impact of vaping and e-cigarette use. Their discussions address the rise in vaping in young people and approaches for harm reduction.