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Smoking is the primary cause of COPD and, according to NHS figures, is thought to be responsible for 9 in every 10 cases of the condition. Supporting individuals with COPD to stop smoking in a supportive and considerate way is crucial to prevent any further damage to their lungs. Part of the Challenging the Perceptions of COPD campaign, this animation provides a concise guide to addressing smoking in people with COPD.  

This webinar aims to provide healthcare professionals with essential insights and practical strategies for optimising medication regimens for patients with asthma on biologic therapy, with a specific focus on reducing the steroid burden. Biologic therapies have revolutionised the management of asthma, but their combination with steroids can pose challenges and risks to patients.

This webinar focuses on using the GINA approach to managing asthma and how this can support delivery of best practice asthma care*. PCRS executive chair, Katherine Hickman, is joined by expert speakers Michael Crooks, Nicola Standring-Brown and Benedict Greenwood to discuss this important topic.  

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 will take you through the GINA approach to managing asthma and using this, in collaboration with patients, to ensure and maintain optimal treatment for people with asthma. We will explore the GINA model and how it can be applied to facilitate best practice asthma care.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 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.