Update on Asthma Management for Primary Care

This study day gives you a foundation knowledge in both adults and children. This is NOT the equivalent to undertaking the course in managing patients with asthma in your practice. You will revise the respiratory system and gain a better understanding of how the condition of asthma impacts on this.

Aims of the session:

• Understanding how we assess for the correct diagnosis

• Getting an overview of diagnosis and treatment guidelines including NICE, BTS/SIGN and GINA

• To identify what a good asthma review looks like

• Smoking, depression scoring and inhaler technique

• Personalised asthma action plans (PAAP's)

• Treatment - stepping up and stepping down

• Understanding responsible prescribing - Including the danger of overuse of Salbutamol

• Emergency Care