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 . 

Latest news

Overuse of asthma reliever inhalers ‘a major contributor’ to CO2 emissions in respiratory care

Overuse of asthma reliever inhalers ‘a major contributor’ to CO2 emissions in respiratory care

17 February 2021, 3:12pm

Overuse of short-acting bronchodilator inhalers in...

Phyllocontin to be discontinued

Phyllocontin to be discontinued

15 February 2021, 4:43pm

Phyllocontin Continus 225mg and Phyllocontin Forte...

Third triple combination inhaler launched for COPD

Third triple combination inhaler launched for COPD

1 February 2021, 4:52pm

Trixeo Aerosphere is a new treatment for COPD patients,...

New LABA/LAMA combination inhaler increases choice for COPD patients

New LABA/LAMA combination inhaler increases choice for COPD patients

27 January 2021, 11:25am

Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol/glycopyrronium) is a...

First triple combination MDI licensed for asthma

First triple combination MDI licensed for asthma

21 January 2021, 12:30pm

Trimbow (beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium) can...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

25 February 2021, 7:30am
Table: Inhalers, a Guide to Breath-Actuated Devices

Table: Inhalers, a Guide to Breath-Actuated Devices

22 January 2021, 8:25am
Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of Asthma

Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of Asthma

21 January 2021, 9:22am
Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of COPD

Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of COPD

1 February 2021, 9:55am

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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