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New updated asthma guidelines published
Posted: 2008-05-06
The new, substantially revised, ‘British Guideline on the Management of Asthma,’ produced by Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) in conjunction with British Thoracic Society (BTS), GPIAG, Asthma UK and others, has been published today. (GPIAG members, please log on to view more information on this item.
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European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2007
Posted: 2008-04-30
The European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps (EP3OS) group, a task force of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), has issued updated guidance on the treatment of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis. (GPIAG members, please log on to view more information on this item.
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Interested in influencing and delivering respiratory care beyond practice level in primary care?
Posted: 2008-04-29
The GPIAG is holding a Respiratory Leaders’ Training Workshop, for primary care clinicians and nurses with a special interest in respiratory disease. For further information and an application form, please click here. (GPIAG members, please log on to view more information on this item.
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NICE publishes guidance on use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for asthma in adults and over 12s.
New data suggest prevalence of COPD may be higher than previously thought
Posted: 2008-04-14
A regional prevalence analysis has revealed that some areas of England may have much higher levels of COPD than previous analyses have shown. If you are interested to see what the estimates are for your area - click here (GPIAG members, please log on to view more information on this item.
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NICE approve CPAP for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea
Posted: 2008-03-26
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) have approved Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), a treatment for sleep apnoea. To view the guidance, please click here. (GPIAG members, please log on to view more information on this item.
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