Asthma Update

Asthma is a very common respiratory condition. The key pathophysiological feature of Asthma is variable airflow obstruction. This commonly causes symptoms such as wheeze, breathlessness, chest tightness and/or cough.

Asthma prevalence in the UK is one of the highest in the world; as a result, it frequently presents in both primary and secondary health care settings. Effective Asthma management and successful control is based upon the absence of symptoms.

This workshop will provide you with:

• Refreshed knowledge of BTS/SIGN Asthma guidelines (2014)
• A review of successful management
• Application of Asthma Management Plans and their importance
• An update regarding available pharmacological treatments (including review of inhaler devices)
• How to recognise and treat deteriorating asthma
• Dysfunctional breathing in asthma – Speaker: Respiratory Physiotherapist from the Breathlessness intervention Service, Cambridge

This workshop will help you to:

• Improve your knowledge and awareness of asthma
• Improve efficiency – effective management of asthma improves quality of life for sufferers, whilst potentially saving NHS expenditure