Guidelines - Respiratory system

Quick-reference summaries of key national treatment guidance for respiratory diseases including asthma and COPD.

 MIMS summaries

At-a-glance summaries of authoritative evidence-based clinical guidelines for respiratory diseases commonly encountered in primary care, prepared by the MIMS editorial team.  

Assessing Fitness to Fly (CAA Guidance)

26 June 2023, 10:35am

Key advice from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)...

Management of Asthma in Adults (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

13 September 2019, 2:32pm

Summary of BTS/SIGN asthma protocol in adults.

Management of Asthma in Children (BTS/SIGN Guideline)

13 September 2019, 9:31am

Summary of BTS/SIGN asthma protocol in children.

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

13 September 2019, 9:25am

Categorisation of inhaled corticosteroid doses in asthma.

Management of COPD (NICE Guideline)

13 September 2019, 9:23am

Summary of NICE guidance on COPD treatment.