Respiratory Update (COPD & Asthma)

Update training session for those already undertaking Asthma and COPD clinics in practice. An outline of what will be covered is below

Asthma

• Tools for diagnosis
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment
• Exacerbations
• Patient education and self-management
• Case studies

COPD

• Diagnosis
• Guidelines GOLD versus NICE
• Pharmacological treatment
• Non pharmacological treatment
• Smoking cessation
• Education and self-management
• Exacerbations
• Co-morbidities
• Case studies