In former guidelines, it was acceptable for SABA monotherapy to be used for patients with mild, intermittent asthma. After the NRAD report, it was established that SABA monotherapy is not appropriate for any patients with Asthma.
And the reason – without steroids, airway inflammation build and builds, until an inevitable exacerbation. Short acting bronchodilators do not dampen inflammation.
In this episode, we explore the current approach to Asthma Management in clinical practice, including:
West Yorkshire Adult Asthma Management and Prescribing Guideline |
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Supporting notes for the West Yorkshire Adult Asthma Management and Prescribing Guideline
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Patients with asthma need to know what to do to stay well and crucially what to do when their asthma becomes uncontrolled. A personalised asthma action plan helps patients stay in control of their asthma.
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This statement is aimed at those who commission and quality assure respiratory care.
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The National Review of Asthma Deaths (NRAD), reported here, is the first national investigation of asthma deaths in the UK and the largest study worldwide to date.
45-minute case-based assessment
25 multiple choice questions
80% pass mark (20 out of 25)
Unlimited retakes
On successful completion, your certificate will appear here.
Undertake Assessment
Fixing the Asthma Register (Project ONE of TWO)
This is the first of two projects, which involves a review of the Asthma register; identifying patients with the appropriate evidence for their diagnosis in their notes, patients who may have Asthma but need further confirmatory testing, and those who do not have Asthma and should be removed from the register.
Data collected from GP practices across Wales suggest that only 76.3% adult patients and 67.4% children and young adult patients on the Asthma registers have evidence of any tests results that can be used to support their diagnosis.
This QI project is aimed at primary care teams who have a register of Asthma patients.
The Asthma Diagnostic Review (Project TWO of TWO)
This is the second of two projects, which involves inviting patients in for a review of the Asthma diagnosis if they don’t have any record of any diagnostic tests.
Data collected from GP practices across Wales suggest that only 76.3% adult patients and 67.4% children and young adult patients on the Asthma registers have evidence of any tests results that can be used to support their diagnosis.
This QI project is aimed at primary care teams who have a register of Asthma patients.
