Asthma

Below you will find the latest clinical articles covering . Primary care nurses are at the forefront of and need to stay abreast of all the latest practice and treatment updates as their interaction with patients continuously evolves.

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Pollution: The lungs and beyond

Pollution is one of the most detrimental factors to public health, writes Mark Greener

Managing asthma in pregnancy

Helping with good control and advice on medicine safety are key, say Steve Holmes and Jane Scullion

Improving asthma management

A revised SIGN guideline has just been published. Steve Holmes and Jane Scullion outline the key changes

Personality and asthma

'Nurses should be aware of the high prevalence of type D personality and the effects on symptom control and quality of life in asthma patients,' a Korean paper has concluded.

Alleviating anxiety after a child's asthma diagnosis

Steve Holmes and Jane Scullion consider how best to address parental worries after their child is diagnosed with asthma.

Asthma, salt, Parkinson's

In-depth analysis of the latest research. Compiled by Mark Greener.

Breastfeeding and asthma

Breastfeeding protects against asthma and wheezing, according to a meta-analysis of 117 studies published between 1983 and 2012.The authors, from Ipswich, grouped outcomes into 'asthma ever' - in other words, at any time - 'recent asthma' or 'recent wheezing illness' (recent asthma or recent wheeze).

Managing co-morbid allergic rhinitis and asthma

A case highlighting key areas in managing allergic rhinitis and asthma is discussed by Steve Holmes and Jane Scullion.

Optimising inhaler technique

Beverley Bostock-Cox explains how correct inhaler technique is important to outcomes for patients taking inhaled therapies.

Adherence, smoking, arthritis

In-depth analysis of the latest research. Compiled by Mark Greener.

ADHD linked to allergies

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop atopic diseases and skin infections like impetigo, new research suggests.

Diagnosing and managing occupational asthma

Occupational asthma should always be considered in people with symptoms. Beverley Bostock-Cox explains why and what to do.

Encouraging adherence to asthma therapies

Patients and their carers must understand the importance of regular and appropriate treatment. Beverley Bostock-Cox explains.

Allergic rhinitis and asthma

A number of treatment options are available for co-existing asthma and allergic rhinitis, explain Steve Holmes and Jane Scullion

Travelling with asthma or COPD

Dr Suneeta Kochhar provides an overview of considerations for patients with asthma or COPD who plan to travel abroad

Management of preschool wheezing in the community

Prednisolone has been over-used for viral- induced preschool wheeze and should be used in only severely ill children, write Laura Crosby, Abigail Mee and Siba Prosad Paul