Unfortunately due to technical reasons this talk was not able to go ahead as planned on 11th September and is rescheduled for Thursday 16th October at 1pm. Click Here to...
Read MorePertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious, vaccine preventable, respiratory disease that is caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. It can affect people of all ages, and can cause serious and life-threatening...
Read MoreWe are delighted to present a respiratory update with Frances Barrett. This will include highlighting some key updates around Asthma management including, choice of inhalers and optimisation and titration of medication. This...
Read MoreGPNI in conjunction with Cancer Research UK and NI Cancer programme (NICaN) are delighted to host a clinical lung cancer webinar featuring guest speakers Dr Claire Bradley and Dr Laurence Dorman. This webinar runs in conjunction...
Read MoreWe are delighted to be joined by Frances Barrett, Primary Care Respiratory Trainer who will be exploring the practicalities of successfully reinstating spirometric testing safely in General Practice. Give feedback and obtain a...
Read MoreSpirometry in Primary Care: Guidance on reinstating spirometry Restoration of spirometry is a key step in managing respiratory disease, ensuring the correct diagnosis and therapeutic / referral interventions. Regrettably due to...
Read MoreHSS(MD) 29/2021 - COVID-19 THERAPEUTIC ALERT - INHALED BUDESONIDE FOR ADULTS (50 YEARS AND OVER) WITH COVID-19 Recommendation Inhaled budesonide is not currently being recommended as standard of care but can be considered...
Read MoreUpdated position statements on Spirometery There has been some confusion regarding conducting spirometry and respiratory function tests during the Covid pandemic These documents provide guidance around conducting spirometric...
Read MoreCOVID-19: information for the respiratory community Information, guidance and resources to support the respiratory community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This page is updated as new information becomes available ...
Read MoreGive feedback and obtain a certificate of attendance for appraisal Dr Paul McKeagney Consultant Respiratory physician at BCH with a specialist interest in COPD Louise Sands GPNI / NIMDTA / QUB / Sessional GP Presentation...
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Read MoreThis pragmatic guide has been written to respond to the questions that primary care colleagues are now asking, particularly around steroid use as Covid 19 cases begin to rise. ** Updated 7th May** Diagnosing and managing asthma...
Read Morep COPD patients: Advice from the British Lung Foundation and the British Thoracic Society is that patients with COPD who have exacerbations and normally have a rescue pack as part of their personalised action plan should...
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