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Diagnosing asthma
Structured clinical assessments, validated questionnaires and tools to support peak flow self measurements at home
Pulse oximetry
Eligibility for home monitoring, desaturation testing, and the limitations of oximetry in some groups
Differentiating viral Covid-19 pneumonia from bacterial pneumonia
It is difficult to determine whether pneumonia has a Covid 19 viral cause or a bacterial cause
Rehabilitation after Covid-19 infection
A website developed to support patients and their families
Asthma – managing exacerbations
Rescue packs, distinguishing asthma from Covid-19 and use of inhaled and oral steroids
Managing breathlessness
Information for patients on post Covid breathlessness, GP guidelines from NICE and links to prescribing guidance for EOLC
Post-Covid breathlessness Patient Support Line
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?
UCLH Respiratory team advice
How long after infection with Covid-19 do you think there is an increased risk of VTE?
UCLH Respiratory team advice
When should we refer patients with ongoing breathlessness post Covid-19?
UCLH Respiratory team advice
COPD
Shielding criteria for severe COPD, medication reviews and rescue packs
IECOPD
Exacerbations, oral corticosteroid use, and interpreting oxygen saturations when unwell with Covid 19
Severe asthma
Defining severe asthma and how to review treatment in the context of Covid-19
Interstitial Lung Disease
Shielding, and specific issues if unwell with Covid 19
