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.
How pharmacists can stop the slide in immunisation coverage
As vaccine-preventable diseases resurface, pharmacies must lead informed conversations that close gaps and restore community protection.
The new women’s health initiatives, explained
Over the weekend, the Albanese Government announced a $573 million commitment to national women’s health initiatives, to bipartisan support.
How Luke Kelly FPS moved from pharmacy owner to broker
Community pharmacist. Business owner. Pharmacy broker. Mentor. Lecturer. These are all titles Luke Kelly FPS has held during his 40-year pharmacy career.
Pharmacy & Me special episode: Fighting for fair remuneration
In this special episode of Pharmacy & Me, hosts Peter Guthrey and Hannah Knowles get to the heart of the issue, speaking with Ienaam and pharmacy owner Caroline Diamantis MPS about what needs to change when it comes to remuneration.
Meet the 2024 Tasmanian pharmacists of the year
Expertise in board-level administration, medicinal cannabis and technology were honoured in the 2024 Tasmanian Pharmacist Awards.
Partnering for success
Before entering into a partnership, it is important for all partners to carefully consider the commercial, legal and business succession issues which inevitably flow...
