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Chronic airways limitation (asthma) - Independent medicine & health information for consumers & professionals Chronic airways limitation (asthma)
Show health professional infoLatest independent information about chronic airways limitation (asthma), including medicines and non-drug treatments, written and reviewed by experts in Australia.
Chronic airways limitation is also known as CAL, asthma or short wind.
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Asthma |
Asthma |
Campaign | Consumers | 2011-02-25 00:00:00 |
Asthma management should aim to minimise the dose of inhaled corticosteroids |
Increasing the dose of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma may be associated with a steeper rise in the risk of adverse events. |
Media release | Others | 2006-06-01 00:00:00 |
Asthma treatment still inadequate in Australia |
The treatment of asthma in Australians remains inadequate, and could be improved by tailoring individuals’ asthma treatment and educating patients on inhaler technique, a leading asthma expert has warned. |
Media release | Others | 2012-04-16 19:00:00 |
Articles on asthma drug therapy from NPS RADAR |
Get independent, evidence-based info on asthma drug therapy. Written for doctors, pharmacists & other health professionals. |
Topic overview | Health Professionals | 2009-10-28 00:00:00 |
Asthma, drug therapy |
Accurate, balanced, evidence-based information, resources and educational activities on drug therapy in asthma for health professionals. |
Topic overview | Health Professionals | 2009-09-17 00:00:00 |
Breathing easy: combination asthma inhalers |
Combination inhalers beneficial for those needing two types of drug. |
Media release | Others | 2005-03-04 00:00:00 |
Montelukast (Singulair) PBS listed for exercise-induced asthma in children aged 6–14 years |
Information about use of montelukast (Singulair) for exercise-induced asthma in children aged 6–14 years |
Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Health Professionals | 2009-12-01 00:00:00 |
Budesonide with eformoterol dry powder inhaler (Symbicort) maintenance and reliever regimen for asthma |
Reviews extended PBS listing for budesonide/eformoterol combination inhaler as an on-demand alternative to regular combination or corticosteroid therapy for asthma. |
Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | Health Professionals | 2007-08-01 00:00:00 |
Case study 22 report: Managing asthma |
Patient requests a repeat prescription of salbutamol and beclomethasone for his asthma. On questioning you find his asthma is not well controlled. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2002-08-01 00:00:00 |
Case study 22: Managing asthma |
Patient requests a repeat prescription of salbutamol and beclomethasone for his asthma. On questioning you find his asthma is not well controlled. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2002-08-01 00:00:00 |
Case study 53 report: Maximising benefits with inhaled therapy |
Jane, a 60-year-old primary school teacher with stable COPD (diagnosed 2 years ago) presents with a wheeze and increased breathlessness, especially at night, several times over the past week following a viral infection. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2008-08-19 00:00:00 |
Case study 53: Maximising benefits with inhaled therapy |
Jane, a 60-year-old primary school teacher with stable COPD (diagnosed 2 years ago) presents with a wheeze and increased breathlessness, especially at night, several times over the past week following a viral infection. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2008-06-01 00:00:00 |
Case study 63: Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
Damien, a 58-year-old brick layer comes for a review of the management of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as his symptoms have become more troublesome over the past month. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2010-04-01 00:00:00 |
Case study PH6 report: For pharmacists. Managing asthma |
Patient presents her first prescription for budesonide. Her asthma was previously well controlled on salbutamol but has been worse lately. |
Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2002-08-01 00:00:00 |
Case study PH6: For pharmacists. Managing asthma |
Patient presents her first prescription for budesonide. Her asthma was previously well controlled on salbutamol but has been worse lately. |
Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2002-08-01 00:00:00 |
Ciclesonide (Alvesco) inhaler for asthma |
Reviews use of ciclesonide inhaler for asthma, with emphasis on titration to minimum dose. |
Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | Health Professionals | 2005-08-01 00:00:00 |
Collaborations in Asthma Management in the Community (CAMCOM) |
Short summary of background, parties involved and stages of a research project into innovative models for inter-professional practice in improving asthma device use. |
Project Summary | Research & Evaluation community | 2010-09-08 00:00:00 |
Community Update 10 |
October 2007 issue of NPS Community newsletter for NPS members, directors and management committee, and rural, CALD and seniors QUM (quality use of medicines) programs. |
Consumer publication - Community Update | Consumers,Members & Stakeholders | 2007-10-01 00:00:00 |
Exercise and healthy bones throughout your life |
Exercise, calcium & vitamin D are vital for healthy, strong bones. Read how strong bones are built in childhood & learn about the exercises adults can do to maintain healthy bones |
Campaign | Consumers | 2011-11-22 00:00:00 |
Gadgets to help with medicines |
Many gadgets are available to help you take your medicines. Some are designed for a specific task, such as cutting or crushing tablets. Others are designed to help overcome difficulties such as arthritic or weak hands. |
Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2011-09-05 00:00:00 |
Indicators of Quality Prescribing: 20 |
Indicators of Quality Prescribing: Indicator 20 Asthma (Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists). This indicator asks practices what percentage of patients prescribed a long-acting beta2-agonist are not using an inhaled corticosteroid. |
Professional tool - Indicators of quality prescribing | Health Professionals | 2006-02-01 00:00:00 |
Medicines that affect blood glucose levels - Independent medicine & health information |
View our tables of medicines that influence blood sugar (glucose) levels here. Some medicines can interact with your diabetes medicines, be aware of the adverse affects & know the active ingredients. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
Medicines that affect blood glucose levels - Independent medicine & health information |
View our tables of medicines that influence blood sugar (glucose) levels here. Some medicines can interact with your diabetes medicine insulin, be aware of the adverse affects and know the active ingredients. |
Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 |
Montelukast (Singulair) in asthma |
Reviews use of montelukast for frequent episodic or mild persistent asthma in children and adults as monotherapy or in combination with other antiasthmatic agents. |
Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | Health Professionals | 2003-01-01 00:00:00 |
Asthma control and management plans |
Discusses management plans for asthma in primary care, focus on asthma drugs, correct administration and patient responsibility. Includes case study. |
Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2002-08-01 00:00:00 |
Asthma and COPD - corticosteroids and beta-2-agonists |
Reviews distinct roles of inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta2 agonists (LABAs) for asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). |
Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2008-06-01 00:00:00 |
NPS Prescribing Practice Review 19: Pharmacotherapeutic management of asthma |
Information on initial asthma drug therapy, what to do if control not achieved, and the asthma 3+ plan. Sample feedback prescribing data is also provided. |
Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2002-08-30 00:00:00 |
Inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-2-agonists in asthma and COPD |
Covers patient selection, drug monitoring, dose titration and appropriate use of inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-2-agonists in asthma and COPD |
Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2008-07-01 00:00:00 |
NPS Member Update: October 2007 |
NPS Member Update October 2007 issue, including medicines information in community languages, NPS member planning day and member survey, asthma grant and emerging prescribers. |
NPS Member Update publication | Members & Stakeholders | 2007-10-26 00:00:00 |
Preventing asthma after exercise |
Exercising can cause exercise-induced asthma. Learn about how medicines can be used to control symptoms of asthma when exercising & other useful tips to continue being physically active |
Campaign | Consumers | 2011-09-30 00:00:00 |
Safety concerns with asthma drug |
Doctors should be cautious of the increased risk associated with the long-acting asthma drug salmeterol. |
Media release | Others | 2006-10-05 00:00:00 |
Training for Aboriginal Health Workers on medicines use in asthma, hypertension and diabetes |
Training package for Aboriginal health workers on three common chronic conditions. |
Media release | Others | 2007-07-02 00:00:00 |
Video: Finding information on medicine side effects |
A mother talks about the side effects of her daughter's medicine. |
Multimedia - Video | Consumers | 2011-01-28 00:00:00 |
Video: Medicines and adverse reactions |
A patient talks about asthma & adverse reactions to ibuprofen & why knowing the active ingredient of your medicine is important. |
Multimedia - Video | Consumers | 2010-12-17 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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