Respiratory and sleep

Dr Philip Lee
Podcasts iconPodcasts

The progression of COPD is variable due to the different predispositions of each patient- how patients with COPD progress with COVID.

Expert/s: Dr Philip Lee
Dr Christopher Worsnop
Videos iconVideos

In this Product Explainer, Dr Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory and Sleep Physician explains how to use a mometasone/indacaterol combination preventer inhaler, as well as when and to whom to prescribe to in the maintenance treatment of moderate to severe asthma (5 mins).

Prof Christine Jenkins
Podcasts iconPodcasts

Current risks and challenges- what can be done at a primary care level to help reduce the morbidity and mortality from lung infections.

Prof Hubertus Jersmann
Podcasts iconPodcasts

Spirometry is mandatory in making a diagnosis of COPD- symptoms of asthma and raised blood eosinophil counts may prompt the addition of an ICS.

Dr Christopher Worsnop
Podcasts iconPodcasts

A comprehensive framework for health professionals assessing COPD patients- evidence-based approach to management, how to decide whether inhaled corticosteroids are appropriate and how, when and for how long they should be used.

Dr Christopher Worsnop
Podcasts iconPodcasts

Treat exacerbations early, use antibiotics if you suspect an infection, add prednisolone to shorten the duration of exacerbation- for those recently hospitalised for COPD exacerbation, ensure you send to a cardiologist for full cardiac workup to exclude heart failure, ischaemia and arrhythmia.

Healthed
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

You can access the series of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) podcast resources for GPs and healthcare professionals below.

Expert/s: Healthed
Prof Christine Jenkins
Podcasts iconPodcasts

COVID is not the only preventable infectious disease - influenza, pertussis, and pneumonia are also very important

Prof Christine Jenkins
Videos iconVideos

In this Product Explainer, Prof Christine Jenkins, Head of the Respiratory Group at The George Institute for Global Health; and Senior Staff Specialist in Thoracic Medicine at Concord Hospital explains the role of a triple-therapy combination, pressurised meter dose inhaler for adults with moderate to very severe COPD. (4 mins).

Prof Hubertus Jersmann
Videos iconVideos

In this Product Explainer, Prof Hubertus Jersmann, Respiratory and Sleep Physician at the Royal Adelaide Hospital explains how to prepare and use a reusable soft mist inhaler (5 mins).

Dr Christopher Worsnop
Videos iconVideos

In this Product Explainer, Dr Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory and Sleep Physician at the Austin Hospital, Melbourne explains how to use a triple-therapy combination preventer inhaler, as well as when and to whom to prescribe to in the maintenance treatment of asthma (5 mins).

Prof Christine Jenkins
Podcasts iconPodcasts

In this Healthed lecture, Prof Christine Jenkins will cover the most current, evidence-based recommendations across all areas of COPD from diagnosis to management and treatment which can help change the trajectory for those patients with severe COPD.