Asthma Nurse Specialist, PhD, Vice Chair of NPRANG own views
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Congratulations @BoheeLEE4 excellent paper @wheezylikesund1 @PrasadNagakumar @heretolearnkids @Williams_T_C @Louise_jFleming @RespNprang @Lungclinic @LesleyK17100811 @RebeccaCBryson
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Urgent change in the way childhood #asthma is managed must change. Please read and share our editorial online today. @PCRSUK @bcyp_nhsldn @asthmalunguk @BTSrespiratory @rcgp @RCPCHtweets @NHSEngland bjgp.org/content/early/2024/…
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Please share this important ‘bite sized ‘ recommendation from GINA. @bcyp_nhsldn @RespNprang @rotherhamresp @Garry42779 @PCRSUK @rcgp @theRCN @WeNurses
#Asthma in adults, adolescents and children 6–11 years should not be managed with short-acting β2-agonist relievers (SABAs) alone. Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)-containing therapy reduces the risk of severe exacerbations, and controls symptoms. See ginasthma.org/reports/
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A positive step towards addressing bronchodilator dependency and the overuse of salbutamol.
Co-producing easy to use info with families can reduce the amount of salbutamol used after discharge for acute wheeze
Such a simple but effective intervention
@garyconnett
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15 years ago Dr Stan Szefler likened an asthma attack to a volcanic eruption when triggered by a viral infection on the background of poor control. Please share. @RespNprang @rcgp @HealthUnlocked @asthmalunguk @gaapporg @PCRSUK @EFA_Patients @bcyp_nhsldn open.spotify.com/episode/7BW…
Excited to have the opportunity to present and be part of this project @NHS_Lothian @LothianChildren @sjpaeds
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Only 60% of children treated for anaphylaxis are subsequently prescribed life saving injectable adrenaline Ive done a short podcast. @BSACI_Allergy @AllergyUK1 @asthmalunguk @rcgp Please share. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… , spotify.link/FwTjXfO0NDb
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Please share this podcast with clinicians and decision makers responsible for improving asthma care, reducing over reliance on short acting beta- agonist relievers, and reducing severe asthma attacks requiring hospital admissions. @IPCRG @NHSEngland @BTSrespiratory @EuroRespSoc @atscommunity
Todays Asthma spotlight podcast is very topical. Ive interviewed Professor Richard Beasley who is well known to asthma specialists. He is one of the worlds leading experts on the use of anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) therapy via a '2 in 1' inhaler. open.spotify.com/episode/7sf…
Please retweet, seeing ‘hay fever injections’ being offered in the community for children which aren’t safe - check out advice from @AllergyUK1
HAY FEVER is a common pollen allergy affecting many children & young people. There's no cure, but advice or medicines from your pharmacy or GP can help with symptoms.
⚠️most adult medicines are not suitable for children.
Visit NHS Inform for help & advice: bit.ly/3O2yyRr
ALT Hay fever information: a child blows their nose sitting outdoors, surrounded by flowers. Hay fever advice is included in the graphic, including a prompt to visit a local pharmacy or family doctor for advice.
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#GINA 2023 Updated Recommendation: In children 6–11 years with asthma symptoms less than twice a month & no exacerbation risk factors (Box 2-2b below) the preferred initial treatment is ICS taken whenever SABA is taken. Www.ginasthma.org/reports
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On Wednesday listening in person Youth Vaping - oral evidence. What a poignant start comment from @BrineMP ‘Somebody is making a lot of money and we may well explore that …’ – at Camberwell, London
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Did you know we had a pollen calendar? It's a useful tool to help stay well. If your lung condition is triggered by pollen, find out more here: asthmaandlung.org.uk/pollen
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The @MHRAgovuk has for the first time approved the use of a dual (ICS/Formoterol) combination treatment to be used for the management of mild asthma in people over 12 years of age. The approval supports the move away from reliance on short-acting beta2-agonists.
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#DoYourPelvicFloorExercises🐘 deep breath in, sigh out, #squeezeAndLiftYourBumhole, hold x10, relax. 1O quick flicks. 3 times a day, every day until you are dry then once a day, every day, until you die. #WeWontPeeWithA10103
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Really important point. Asthma is a chronic NOT an acute disease! So why are asthma attacks treated without a post attack review to find out why it happened and to fix modifiable factors:
spotify.link/U3EuefSH5yb
