Respiratory Nurse Specialist at Gloucestershire Hospitals. Interest in severe asthma and biological treatments. all my own views.
Joined June 2010
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Submitted by Gareth
"I was admitted with serious breathing problems. On arrival by ambulance, I was taken to ward 8a respiratory ward.
The standard of care was nothing short of above and beyond. The nurses couldn't have done anymore to make me comfortable."
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A trial has found dupilumab, a treatment licensed for asthma and eczema, has reduced the rate of exacerbations for people with COPD with type two inflammation. @DrErikaK said: “This is a positive step forward for #COPD treatment."
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Our #Windrush75 events at both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General proved a huge hit with colleagues today. Music and refreshments were provided as we raised the #Windrush flag and celebrated the incredible contribution that the #Windrush generation has made to the NHS💙
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Wherever the need arises, on whatever distant shore. I ask no higher or a greater privilege than minister to it, Mary Seacole 1805 -1881. Happy Windrush day. You called and we came. @MarshaLTJones @dunkleybent @lauraserrant @CFTWorkforce @RCHTWeCare @gloshospitals.
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NEWS | With the 72-hour Junior Doctors’ industrial action underway, Cheltenham A&E will be an 8am to 8pm Minor Injury&Illness Unit until Sat 17 June, 8am. Pls keep A&E at Gloucester clear for life threatening conditions and serious injuries: nhsglos.nhs.uk/news/junior-d…
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NEWS | We are expecting more hot weather in Gloucestershire, make sure you look out for those who may need extra help
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The respiratory unit, GRH are fundraising to provide our patients with TV's as many are broken.
We will be holding a bake sale in the Atrium, July 4th and a walk in the summer! Thank you @EmilyBayley4 for organising!
Please support here:
justgiving.com/page/respirat…
Today didn’t go has planned. A trip to the cinema turned into a trip to ED.. thank you Dr Ben, Dr Amanda, ACP Graeme, Sister Charlotte, Sister Verity and Charge Nurse Kevin for your kindness and put me back together.. in and out within 4 hours.@gloshospitals fab ED team.
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Have you heard of aspergillosis? It is a group of conditions caused by breathing in aspergillus mould.
Learn more about the condition and who is most at risk this #WorldAspergillosisDay👉blf.org.uk/support-for-you/a…
ALT Text says "What is aspergillosis" next to Asthma + Lung UK logo.
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I’m calling on the powers of Twitter to help me. I’m a respiratory consultant caring for a very special patient who would love a 🐶 visit from @PetsAsTherapyUK but @uhbwNHS has no current PAT dog volunteers 😭… please show me the power of human kindness and make this happen
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New #Bronchiectasis quality standard with self management plan. Thanks to the team at @BTSrespiratory who produced this. | Better lung health for all brit-thoracic.org.uk/quality…
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Today is #WorldLungDay 🫁!
All day, every day, your lungs are working away, often without you even thinking about it. But, how much do you really know about your lungs and how they work? Try our quiz in the thread below. 👇
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spr.ly/BREZTRIRiskInfo For your symptomatic patients with COPD, a treatment option is available.
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spr.ly/HCPSafetyInfo For patients with severe eosinophilic asthma, FASENRA may be a next step to breathing better.
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Asthma diagnosis in adults still remains a challenge with over- and under-diagnosis. Spirometry with reversibility testing is essential. Nitric oxide, peak expiratory flow variability and bronchial challenge testing should also be considered. bit.ly/3ghCigm
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spr.ly/HCPSafetyInfo For patients with severe eosinophilic asthma, FASENRA may be a next step to breathing better.