Chronic cough in adults: how the latest guidance can help you help your patient
Advice on diagnosis and assessment, red flags, complications and timely referral
31 Jan 2024
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Self-management care plans for patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary...
How a quality improvement project helped to standardise COPD care among healthcare...
20 Dec 2023
Understanding the use of oxygen delivery devices
Enhance your knowledge of the physiology of gas exchange and using different types of device
20 Nov 2023
How to identify patients who can self-manage in the community (and support them)
Self-management of long-term conditions is empowering and enhances holistic care
29 Jun 2023
Effects of climate change on patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions
Understand the ways climate change can aggravate asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease
01 Jun 2023
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: reducing the risk of winter exacerbations
How to undertake a comprehensive review and interventions that community and primary care...
11 May 2023
Restarting spirometry testing: considering and minimising the risks posed by COVID-19
Recommendations for minimising the risks of infection when restarting spirometry testing
09 Mar 2022
The role of the nurse in supporting patients with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses supporting patients with asthma should be aware of guidelines and new recommendations
22 Jul 2020
How to carry out remote consultations for people with asthma and COPD
Primary care nurses are having to transform their ways of working
06 Jul 2020
Exploring the benefits of a psychoeducation session for patients with chronic...
Recognising the co-morbid mental health conditions that patients with COPD experience
12 May 2020
COVID-19: how to protect people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Those with COPD should self-isolate to avoid infection, but nurses can provide care remotely
07 Apr 2020
Coloured wristbands help people with respiratory issues in the community
Their use informs emergency staff of correct oxygen level required by each patient
28 Jan 2020
Helping people live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
How nurses can have a positive effect on the lives of people with COPD
14 Aug 2019
Open access
Adoption of technology-enabled care for patients with respiratory conditions
A look at the benefits of giving clinicians and patients access to technology-enabled care
12 Jun 2019
Asthma and COPD: inhaler and spacer rescue packs could be a game-changer
Comments are sought on issuing rescue packs to those at risk due to these conditions
15 May 2019
Innovations in managing at risk and deteriorating adult patients at home
This article describes innovations in the recognition and management of at risk and...
12 Mar 2019
COPD flare-ups: how to end the ‘gross overuse’ of antibiotics
Earlier and better patient education is needed to promote self-management
15 Jan 2019
COPD: patients in need of reassurance say they value input from clinicians
Healthcare professionals' support prevents people with COPD feeling overwhelmed by symptoms
09 Jul 2018