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Differentiating viral Covid-19 pneumonia from bacterial pneumonia
Triage and Treatment
It is difficult to determine whether pneumonia has a Covid 19 viral cause or a bacterial cause
Pulse oximetry
Triage and Treatment
Current guidance on self monitoring, primary care monitoring and desaturation testing
Long term condition reviews
Diabetes
Other conditions
Tools to support remote assessments – new content added
Diagnosing asthma
Structured clinical assessments, validated questionnaires and tools to support peak flow self measurements at home
Rehabilitation after Covid-19 infection
Post-viral recovery
A website developed to support patients and their families
Asthma – managing exacerbations
Triage and Treatment
Rescue packs, distinguishing asthma from Covid-19 and use of inhaled and oral steroids
Managing breathlessness
End of life care
Post-viral recovery
Symptom Management
Information for patients on post Covid breathlessness, GP guidelines from NICE and links to prescribing guidance for EOLC
Post-Covid breathlessness Patient Support Line
Post-viral recovery
The Post-Covid Hub has been set up by Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation
How long should we expect patients to have cough for after Covid-19 infection?
Ask an Expert
Post-viral recovery
UCLH Respiratory team advice
How long after infection with Covid-19 do you think there is an increased risk of VTE?
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Post-viral recovery
UCLH Respiratory team advice
When should we refer patients with ongoing breathlessness post Covid-19?
Ask an Expert
Post-viral recovery
UCLH Respiratory team advice
COPD
Isolation and Social Distancing
Shielding criteria for severe COPD, medication reviews and rescue packs
IECOPD
Triage and Treatment
Exacerbations, oral corticosteroid use, and interpreting oxygen saturations when unwell with Covid 19
Severe asthma
Isolation and Social Distancing
Defining severe asthma and how to review treatment in the context of Covid-19
Interstitial Lung Disease
Isolation and Social Distancing
Triage and Treatment
Shielding, and specific issues if unwell with Covid 19
