Asthma is increasingly recognised as a heterogeneous disease, with several phenotypes defined by clinical and inflammatory characteristics. Common phenotypes include allergic (eosinophilic, IgE-mediated), non-allergic (often neutrophilic or paucigranulocytic), late-onset adult asthma, obesity-associated asthma, and asthma with persistent airflow limitation.14 Identifying phenotypes supports individualised treatment strategies, particularly in those with severe asthma, and better long-term outcomes.
Steps 2 and 3: Maintenance and reliever therapy (MART)
Comorbid conditions can complicate asthma management. Assess for and help address factors such as allergic rhinitis, which affects up to 80% of people with asthma,24 as well as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), anxiety, depression, obstructive sleep apnoea and smoking.
Starting in FIP as an ECP was the best
Professor Rebekah Moles FPS also juggles academia, family and plays her Flea edition pink Fender bass guitar in two fun bands.
Do you have a great idea for the sharks?
Since winning the Pharmacy Shark Tank People’s Choice award in 2019, Brad Butt MPS has cemented his role as a men’s health champion.
The hidden toll of ‘good enough’ asthma control
Parents have reported persistent anxiety about asthma attacks. Pharmacists can help to pivot care from treating flare-ups to stopping them.
Overcoming unconscious gender bias in women’s health
How pharmacists can overcome their own unconsciously dismissive bias of women’s health concerns by asking the right questions.
Prescribing pioneer
One of Australia’s first pharmacist prescribers, Therese Lambert MPS is on the lookout for ways to help pharmacists fill healthcare gaps.
The connection between emotional and physical pain
What happens when emotional pain becomes physical? Dr Anchita Karmakar and clinical pharmacist and PainWISE Director Joyce McSwan explore this concept.
When Dr Karmakar lost...
