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.
Early Career Pharmacists on what matters to them
The importance of finding mentors, practicing to your full potential and promoting women into leadership roles were just a few of the topics discussed during a lively Early Career Pharmacist forum at PSA21 Virtual yesterday.
The extent of drug-related problems in HMRs
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Politicians visit pharmacies ahead of election
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Early career inspiration
ECP of the Year Deborah Hawthorne MPS was once ready to trade her pharmacy career for life as a librarian. But exciting new roles...
Compounding hazardous medicines
Hazardous medicines play an important role in healthcare, offering treatment for diverse diseases and conditions, such as cancer or the prevention of transplant rejection.
How ex-construction worker Sean Richardson MPS is building his pharmacy career
When an injury cut short his career in construction, Sean Richardson MPS threw himself into pharmacy study and discovered a newfound passion for healthcare.
