Course: Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

Breathlessness if the main disabling symptom of COPD and it is important to measure it objectively. The modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) questionnaire asks the patient about how much their …

Respiratory conditions, and particularly COPD, are often under-diagnosed in low-resource settings. Case-finding instruments may improve diagnosis and help identify appropriate treatments for people with respiratory disease. A recent study in …

2. Prevention of disease progression and exacerbation 2.2 Vaccination Vaccinations: Influenza vaccine: Influenza vaccination can reduce serious illness and mortality in COPD patients. It is recommended to be administered yearly. …

You might find the following additional resources useful: Visit the Tobacco Atlas to find out how your country is responding to the tobacco epidemic. Find out the smoking related deaths …

Chest X-ray (CXR) is commonly performed for the diagnosis of various respiratory disorders. CXR of COPD patients can assist in identifying abnormalities or disease of the airways but the changes …

The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) is a global network of primary care organisations representing primary care clinicians with a special interest in chronic respiratory disease. Tobacco dependence/smoking is …

The graph in the previous video may be complex for some patients, so instead, you can provide them with a simple table for them to write down the readings. (Image: …

This paper explores the prevalence of chronic respiratory disease in developing countries and the challenges for public health in addressing the frequency and economic impact of chronic respiratory disease. The …

Spirometry is a method of assessing lung function. It measures how fast and how much air comes out from the lungs when blown out forcefully. If the patient’s medical history …

You may find the following readings useful in relation to the Nandini case study: Reduction in asthma-related emergency department visits after implementation of a smoke-free law An Official American Thoracic …

Chronic respiratory diseases cause significant emotional and social burden for individuals and their families. Spiritual beliefs and practices may be important for people experiencing chronic ill health and facing the …

This diagram outlines the development and progression of COPD. Development and progression of COPD diagram (Click to expand)