accuRx has created a FeNO template to send to patients prior to their appointment via text message. For information on what's included and how to find the template, have a look at the guidance document below.
According to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) asthma control is assessed in two domains: symptom control and risk of adverse outcomes. Poor symptom control is budensome to patients and increases the risk of exacerbations, but patients with good symptom control can still have sev
In the final podcast of the PCRS One Airway, One disease series we focus on the treatment of allergic rhinitis and real-life application using British and European guidelines.
The second episode in our PCRS One Airway, One Disease Podcast series is hosted by Ren Lawlor (Advanced Nurse Practitioner, London) who is joined by Katherine Hickman (GP, Bradford) to discuss the differential diagnosis, identification, and recognition of allergic rhinitis with real life applicat
In this first episode of our PCRS One Airway, One Disease Podcasts Series, we are joined by Dr Steve Holmes (GP, Somerset) and Frances Barrett (Respiratory Nurse Specialist, NI) who discuss the prevalence, pathology, and the significance in treating patients with Allergic Rhinitis.
The Fit to Care document was initially developed to guide and support clinicians working with patients with respiratory disease. Since it’s first publication primary care has seen huge changes in the dynamics of the workforce providing this care.
In this article we explore what healthcare policy is, why it matters, how we as healthcare professionals can influence UK healthcare policy and why we should. Carol Stonham is our immediate past Executive Chair and leads the PCRS Policy Forum.
In early 2022, trained respiratory healthcare practitioner nurses in general practice were invited to participate in the South West Primary Care Respiratory Champions Project funded by the South West Respiratory Network.
Given the direct impact of COVID-19 on those with existing breathing difficulties, the ‘newly breathless’ – those whose lung function has been impaired by Covid – as well as rising levels of air pollution, the need for social prescribing solutions in respiratory healthcare has never been greater.
The transformation of out of hospital services has been identified as a key element of the NHS recovery plan. Patient care delivered closer to or in their own homes was identified as a priority in the NHS Long Term Plan.