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COPD Wheel - International Primary Care - Respiratory Group

International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) (2024) CC2

The document is a visual guide created by the IPCRG for managing COPD, focusing on self-management, treatment options (such as inhaler use, pulmonary rehabilitation, and medications), and addressing comorbidities. It highlights the importance of personalized care plans, patient education, risk reduc ... more

Kerala State COPD Control Program Module for Medical Officers

National Health Mission State Health Systems Resource Center- Kerala Academy of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (2021) CC2

Kerala state is moving towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25th September 2015. Goal 3 of the SDG addresses “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages”. The sub-goal 3.4 of the SDG has the targe ... more

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Gobierno de México (2016) C2

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COPD Foundation Educational Materials - COPD 201: Beyond the Basics

COPD Foundation COPD Foundation (2022) CC2

Now that you have a basic understanding of COPD, you may have some additional questions. In this 201 guide, we will move beyond the basics. You will find information and resources for the treatment and management of COPD, associated conditions, and even an action plan to help you avoid exacerbat ... more

Indoor air pollution – caused by the burning of firewood, crop waste, and dung for cooking and heating – is a major health risk for the world's poorest

Ritchie, H.; Roser, M. (2024) CC2

Indoor air pollution is caused by burning solid fuel sources – such as firewood, crop waste, and dung – for cooking and heating. Burning such fuels, particularly in poor households, results in air pollution that leads to respiratory diseases, which can result in premature death. The WHO calls ... more

Introducing the IPCRG

International Primary Care - Respiratory Group International Primary Care - Respiratory Group (2024) CC2

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) is a clinically-led charitable company that works locally in primary care and collaborates globally to improve respiratory health. Our vision is that, through universal access to the right care, everyone can breathe and feel well.

COPD Health Professionals & Educators

American Lung Association (2024) CC2

COPD Health Professionals & Educators Whether you are a healthcare professional, COPD educator or patient advocate, it is important to stay informed about COPD care, resources and support options.

Package of interventions for rehabilitation Module 4 Cardiopulmonary conditions

World Health Organization WHO World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) CC2

The document outlines a comprehensive package of interventions for the rehabilitation of cardiopulmonary conditions, emphasizing assessments, treatments, and support mechanisms aimed at improving patients' quality of life and functional ability, provided by a multidisciplinary team.

PATS and ERS joint webinar: Non-CF Bronchiectasis - Diagnostic approach and Management

Pan African Thoracic Society (2021) CC2

PATS & ERS Paediatric Webinar Series Non- CF Bronchiectasis: Diagnostic Approach and Management

Videos, Worksheets and Tools - COPD

American Lung Association (2024) CC2

Find featured COPD videos, toolkits, worksheets, guides and interactive tools for COPD patients and caregivers.

Global Initiative for Asthma - GINA

Global Initiative for Asthma (2023) CC2

We work with health care professionals and public health officials around the globe to reduce asthma prevalence, morbidity, and mortality.

Outcome of illustrated information leaflet on correct usage of asthma-metered dose inhaler

Wrench, W.; van Dyk, L.; Sirinivas, S.; Dowse, R. African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (2019) CC2

Research globally has shown that metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique is poor, with patient education and regular demonstration critical in maintaining correct use of inhalers. Patient information containing pictorial aids improves understanding of medicine usage; however, manufacturer leaflets illu ... more

Asthma Control Test: Reliability, validity, and responsiveness in patients not previously followed by asthma specialists

Schatz, M.; Sorkness, C. A.; Li, J.T; et al. (2006) CC2

The development of the Asthma Control Test (ACT), a short, simple, patient-based tool for identifying patients with poorly controlled asthma, was recently described in patients under the routine care of an asthma specialist. We sought to evaluate the reliability and validity of the ACT in a longi ... more

Distribution of COPD-related symptoms in the Middle East and North Africa: Results of the BREATHE study

Tageldin, M.A.; Nafti, S.; Khan, J.A.; et al. Respiratory Medicine (2012) CC2

The article presents findings from the BREATHE study, which assessed the distribution of COPD-related symptoms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The study involved a large cross-sectional survey in 11 countries, collecting data on respiratory symptoms, smoking habits, and potential ... more

Urbanisation and asthma in low-income and middleincome countries: a systematic review of the urbanrural differences in asthma prevalence

Rodriguez, A.; Brickley, E.; Rodrigues, L.; et al. (2019) CC2

Urbanisation has been associated with temporal and geographical differences in asthma prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries (lMics). however, little is known of the mechanisms by which urbanisation and asthma are associated, perhaps explained by the methodological approaches used to a ... more

European Respiratory Society - every breath counts; ERS

European Respiratory Society (2024) CC2

ERS is made up of over 35,000 respiratory clinicians, scientists and allied healthcare professionals, spanning more than 160 countries worldwide. Members are central to the Society and actively participate in setting the agenda across all ERS activities. Members have access to and enjoy a comprehens ... more

PATS and ERS joint webinar: Paediatric Respiratory Research: meet the experts

Pan African Thoracic Society (2023) CC2

PATS and ERS Paediatric Webinar Series Paediatric Respiratory Reserch: meet the experts

Asbestosis - Medscape

Jackson, C. D.; Mosenifar, Z.; Medscape (2020) CC2

Asbestosis is a process of diffuse interstitial fibrosis of the lung due to exposure to asbestos dust. Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion; these include mineral fibers such as chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite, among oth ... more

Fig. 1: GINA treatment recommendations for patients aged ≤5 years, 6–11 years and ≥12 years

npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine (2020) CC2

Adults and adolescents 12+ years. Asthma medication options: Adjust treatment up and down for individual patient needs

Identifying ‘well-controlled’ and ‘not well-controlled’ asthma using the Asthma Control Questionnaire

Juniper, E. F.; Bousquet, J.; Abetz, L.; et al. Respiratory Medicine (2006) 100, 616–621 (2006) CC2

The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) was developed to measure the primary goals of asthma management as identified by international guidelines. All guidelines indicate that to achieve good control, treatment should minimise day- and night-time symptoms, activity limitation, airway narrowing and re ... more