PPT-PAEDIATRIC ASTHMA INHALER GUIDELINE

CHILDREN AGED 12 CONSIDER GREENER INHALER CHOICES Diagnosis of childhood asthma is not covered in this guidance T he primary consideration for all children and young people should be ACHIEVING GOOD ASTHMA CONTROL. Effective management of continuing symptoms . Dr Duncan Keeley . Key points. Trials of therapy important for diagnosis but you must know the dosages – avoid continuing treatment with higher dose inhaled steroids in children (>400mcg daily of . raise awareness re:. what is asthma. who has asthma. asthma triggers. Signs and symptoms. Treatment . New legislation. 5.4 . million people . have asthma . in the UK. , . 1. . asthma affects . one in five households. Paediatric Respiratory Nurse Specialist’s. Aims of session.. What is asthma. . Triggers.. Signs and symptoms.. Treatments including spacer technique.. Recognising poor control. . Managing asthma. . Sinthia. . Bosnic-Anticevich. , PhD. Principal . Research . Fellow. Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney. Research Leader and Director of Development. Woolcock. Institute of Medical Research. Stepwise Approach for Managing Asthma. Symptoms/day. ______________. Sympt. ./night. PEF or FEV1. _____________. PEF. variability. Step1. Mild. Intermittent. ≤2 days/week. _____________. ≤2 night/month. . Author: Jill Leyshon. Asthma & COPD Specialist Nurse. Why Does Inhaler Technique Matter?. COPD & Asthma are controlled with Inhaled Medication. Inhaled drugs reduce exacerbations and improves symptoms (such as breathlessness) and quality of life. Amanda Michaud, MMS, PA-C, AE-C. Physician Assistant. Allergy/Clinical Immunology. Family Allergy Consultants. Jacksonville, Florida. Amanda Michaud, MMS, PA-C, AE-C. . has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.. January 2012 Put together by: Dr Julia Thomson, Consultant Paediatrician, julia.thomson@whippsx.nhs.uk Previous editions are now all available at www.paediatricpearls.co.uk NEW asthma leaflets The S IPCRG received funding from AstraZeneca to develop the Asthma Right Care Initiative. About these slides. Please feel free to use, update and share some or all of these slides in your non-commercial presentations to colleagues or patients. IPCRG received funding from AstraZeneca to develop the Asthma Right Care Initiative. About these slides. Please feel free to use, update and share some or all of these slides in your non-commercial presentations to colleagues or patients. Frances Mortimer, Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. Kathleen Leedham-Green, Imperial College London. Aarti Bansal, GP and founder @GreenerPractice. Session outline. Dr Aarti Bansal will address your questions (keep them coming in the chat!). Dr Sarah . Wikeley. sarah.wikeley1@nhs.net. Supporting high-quality . low-carbon asthma care.. HF Prim. ary Care SIG. Tuesday 30. th. November. What is the problem that needs addressing?. Asthma care and outcomes in the UK need improvement. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions worldwide. While medication plays a crucial role in managing asthma, many individuals seek complementary methods to alleviate symptoms and enhance their quality of life. ( GM SCN CYP Asthma Clinical Lead) . #. AskAboutAsthma. . 2023. . Why is asthma a priority in Greater Manchester?. Why is asthma a priority in Greater Manchester?. In GM, between Jan 2022 and Jan 2023, 6482 children and young people (0-19 years) attended A&E due to asthma and 1346 were admitted to hospital..