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Introduction

Introduction to the case study.

This week, we will explore other respiratory diseases which you might encounter as a healthcare worker. There are a number of other respiratory diseases that may have similar characteristics to asthma and COPD.

  • How do you differentiate between conditions?
  • What are the ‘red flags’ to look out for?
  • What questions might you ask in a primary care consultation?
  • Which investigations are available to you and which could give the most information to support a diagnosis?
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Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

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