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First twice yearly biological medicine for asthma gets UK approval

The first twice-yearly biological medicine for use as an add-on treatment for asthma has been approved by the MHRA.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Call to expand pharmacy respiratory services

Pharmacies can offer much more help for people with asthma, new report finds.

22 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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MHRA warns of risk of overuse of SABA in asthma

Warning of risk of severe asthma attacks and increased mortality associated with overuse of short-acting SABA in patients with asthma.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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New asthma guidelines published

New UK guideline recommends prescribing combination treatments for people with newly diagnosed asthma.

27 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Clinical update: A breath of fresh air

A new era of pharmacological management is envisaged in recently published draft guidance on the treatment of asthma. Mark Greener offers an insider’s view

22 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Ask About Asthma campaign focuses on young people

Resources and educational support available for pharmacists.

16 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Rhinitis and asthma increase CVD risk

Asthma and allergic rhinitis may increase the risk of angina, coronary heart disease and myocardial infarctions, according to a recent analysis.

08 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Freezing out winter illness

The winter months cannot only exacerbate common conditions but bring with it some serious impacts on health.

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Asthma

We're back! This month covering all things asthma... with advice from Asthma + Lung UK.

20 Oct 2023 , 23 Min Article

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Improving asthma care

Asthma attacks in the UK have increased by a third over the past decade and the number of people affected by the disease here is among the highest in the world. So why aren’t new therapeutic options being utilised to better effect?

09 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma proves to be a headache for patients

Patients who had an asthma attack in the previous year are twice as likely to experience headaches, according to a US analysis.

15 Aug 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Poor inhaler technique remains a problem

Pharmacists need to place more emphasis on improving inhaler technique, say researchers.

26 Jun 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Spring into action

As the pollen season begins, here's how pharmacy can help customers suffering from hayfever

12 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Covid's legacy in older people with asthma

One in seven older adults with asthma experienced depression for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Canadian research.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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