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MIMS supplement on asthma and COPD published
The June issue of MIMS includes a MIMS+ supplement...
Fifth salmeterol/fluticasone dry powder inhaler launched
Fixkoh Airmaster is the fifth salmeterol/fluticasone...
Study links short-course oral steroids to severe adverse effects in children
Results from a recent study showed that use of a single...
Overuse of asthma reliever inhalers ‘a major contributor’ to CO2 emissions in respiratory care
Overuse of short-acting bronchodilator inhalers in...
Phyllocontin to be discontinued
Phyllocontin Continus 225mg and Phyllocontin Forte...
Third triple combination inhaler launched for COPD
Trixeo Aerosphere is a new treatment for COPD patients,...
New LABA/LAMA combination inhaler increases choice for COPD patients
Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol/glycopyrronium) is a...
First triple combination MDI licensed for asthma
Trimbow (beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium) can...
New low-dose LABA/corticosteroid inhaler for asthma
A lower-dose metered-dose inhaler has been added to...
First 3-in-1 inhaler for asthma launched
Enerzair Breezhaler is the first triple combination...
Consider bisphosphonates to combat osteoporosis risk in asthma patients taking steroids, say researchers
New research has linked oral and inhaled steroids to...
Honey 'more effective than antibiotics' for respiratory infections
Honey is better than usual care for easing upper respiratory...
High prescribing of short-acting reliever inhalers 'suggests asthma guidance not being followed'
Frequent prescribing of short-acting ß2 agonists (SABA)...
Stepping down of asthma treatment 'worryingly infrequent' despite clinical and cost benefits
Asthma guidelines recommend stepping down of medication...
Delayed antibiotic prescribing for URTIs increases hospital admission risk, study shows
Delaying the prescription of antibiotics in patients...
NICE releases rapid guidance for primary care clinicians during COVID-19 pandemic
New guidance on the care of patients with suspected...
Inhaler prescribing guidance issued as spike in demand causes shortages
Prescribers have been urged not to extend repeat prescription...
NICE overturns advice to increase steroid dose in children with asthma
NICE has withdrawn its recommendation to quadruple...
PHE issues coronavirus guidance for primary care
Public Health England (PHE) has issued guidance for...
Triple therapy 'potentially best option' for stable COPD patients
Triple therapy with a long-acting muscarinic antagonist...
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