MIMS Respiratory Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for respiratory disorders, including asthma and COPD . 

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High prescribing of short-acting reliever inhalers 'suggests asthma guidance not being followed'

High prescribing of short-acting reliever inhalers 'suggests asthma guidance not being followed'

5 August 2020, 3:41pm

Frequent prescribing of short-acting ß2 agonists (SABA)...

Stepping down of asthma treatment 'worryingly infrequent' despite clinical and cost benefits

Stepping down of asthma treatment 'worryingly infrequent' despite clinical and cost benefits

29 July 2020, 2:54pm

Asthma guidelines recommend stepping down of medication...

MIMS launches Respiratory and Allergy Learning webinars

MIMS launches Respiratory and Allergy Learning webinars

22 May 2020, 12:17pm

Join us for the 2020 Respiratory and Allergy Learning...

NICE releases rapid guidance for primary care clinicians during COVID-19 pandemic

NICE releases rapid guidance for primary care clinicians during COVID-19 pandemic

7 April 2020, 8:26am

New guidance on the care of patients with suspected...

Inhaler prescribing guidance issued as spike in demand causes shortages

Inhaler prescribing guidance issued as spike in demand causes shortages

6 April 2020, 3:51pm

Prescribers have been urged not to extend repeat prescription...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

15 July 2020, 7:30am
Table: Inhalers, a Guide to Breath-Actuated Devices

Table: Inhalers, a Guide to Breath-Actuated Devices

16 May 2019, 8:25am
Table: LABA/Corticosteroid Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of Asthma

Table: LABA/Corticosteroid Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of Asthma

16 May 2019, 9:22am
Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of COPD

Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of COPD

16 May 2019, 2:55pm

Summaries of key national guidance.

Assessing Fitness to Fly (CAA Guidance)

Assessing Fitness to Fly (CAA Guidance)

12 December 2019, 10:35am
Management of Asthma in Adults (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

Management of Asthma in Adults (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

13 September 2019, 2:32pm
Management of Asthma in Children (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

Management of Asthma in Children (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

13 September 2019, 9:31am
Management of Asthma - Inhaled Corticosteroid Doses (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

Management of Asthma - Inhaled Corticosteroid Doses (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

13 September 2019, 9:25am

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