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

New low-dose LABA/corticosteroid inhaler for asthma

New low-dose LABA/corticosteroid inhaler for asthma

9 November 2020, 5:09pm

A lower-dose metered-dose inhaler has been added to...

First 3-in-1 inhaler for asthma launched

First 3-in-1 inhaler for asthma launched

2 November 2020, 10:33am

Enerzair Breezhaler is the first triple combination...

Consider bisphosphonates to combat osteoporosis risk in asthma patients taking steroids, say researchers

Consider bisphosphonates to combat osteoporosis risk in asthma patients taking steroids, say researchers

21 October 2020, 11:39am

New research has linked oral and inhaled steroids to...

Honey 'more effective than antibiotics' for respiratory infections

Honey 'more effective than antibiotics' for respiratory infections

19 August 2020, 4:18pm

Honey is better than usual care for easing upper respiratory...

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)...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

Table: Asthma and COPD Preparations and Compatible Devices

2 November 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: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of Asthma

Table: Combination Inhalers for the Treatment of Asthma

6 November 2020, 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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