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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.

As part of the Supporting People with Asthma in the 21st Century project, hear from Deborah Leese and Noreen Grant on using the GINA approach to asthma management for ensuring optimal treatment for asthma patients. Deborah Leese (Pharmacist) and Noreen Grant (GP) provide a simple overview of the GINA approach to managing asthma and how this can be effectively used, in collaboration with people with asthma, to:

Dr Steve Holmes (GP and PCRS Executive Sub-committee member) is joined by Ren Lawlor (Advanced Nurse Practitioner and PCRS Executive Committee Vice-Chair) to begin important discussions around what a good asthma review for your patients looks, sounds and feels like.They touch on the importance of personalisation, being proactive, and how terminology and education are key to the success of a good and positive review for both the patient and you as health care professionals.