Respiratory

Guidelines (5)

Assessing Fitness to Fly (CAA Guidance)

12 December 2019

Key advice from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on fitness to fly

Management of Asthma in Adults (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

13 September 2019

Summary of BTS/SIGN asthma protocol in adults.

Management of Asthma in Children (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

13 September 2019

Summary of BTS/SIGN asthma protocol in children.

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

13 September 2019

Categorisation of inhaled corticosteroid doses in asthma.

Management of COPD (NICE Guideline)

13 September 2019

Summary of NICE guidance on COPD treatment.

Tables (5)

Inhaler carbon emissions

19 May 2022

NEW | Carbon footprints of asthma and COPD inhalers.

Combination inhalers for the treatment of asthma

26 April 2022

Key information on asthma combination inhalers.

Asthma and COPD preparations and compatible devices

31 January 2022

Available presentations of bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories.

Inhalers, a guide to breath-actuated devices

12 January 2022

Key features of dry powder and aerosol inhalers.

Combination inhalers for the treatment of COPD

20 October 2021

Key information on COPD combination inhalers.

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