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Module Summary

Dr Andrew Whittamore discusses how to optimise control in challenging asthma presentations

Learning Objectives
  • Know the signs of poor asthma control and how to investigate potential difficult or severe asthma
  • Understand the principles of choosing inhalers appropriately, how to reduce their environmental impact and when and how to switch inhalers safely and effectively
  • Recognise the potential for misdiagnosis in late-onset asthma and appreciate how to confirm asthma diagnosis appropriately, using the full range of available tests  
  • Understand the principles behind and support patients to commence a MART regime
Author

Dr Andrew Whittamore is a GPSI in respiratory medicine in Hampshire and clinical lead at Asthma UK 

Date module published

Feb 03, 2022

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Reviews

  • good summary of management

  • Very informative\nVery good references