COPD Wheel: a comprehensive tool launched in May 2023 to personalize care for patients with COPD. The wheel has now been updated to version 1.2 and is available in English and Portuguese (Brazilian) Learn more at: buff.ly/48ir0SJ

Did you know that involving young people in research has many benefits? It increases young people's knowledge and skills, enhances relationships, and improves the study's relevance to young people, recruitment, data collection and dissemination. #FRESHAIR4Life FRESHAIRTeam

Air pollution exposure affects 100% of the population and can cause health problems such as wheezing, cough, breathlessness, asthma, bronchitis and heart disease. Young people have a key role to play in tackling the problem of air pollution. #FRESHAIR4Life FRESHAIRTeam

Join our WONCA Europe colleagues in Dublin for their World Conference this September, taking place with the theme ‘the changing nature of family medicine - cultivating the future. Learn more at: buff.ly/3wTewmR

The FRESHAIR4Life project is working with young people to tackle the harm caused by air pollution and tobacco exposure. Find out more: buff.ly/4cuOHbq #FRESHAIR4Life FRESHAIRTeam

👩‍⚕️📚 Primary care workers, explore IPCRG's #asthma resources! With 339 million people affected, we are dedicated to improving respiratory health. Check out our tools, guidelines, and Asthma Right Care initiative to better serve your patients: buff.ly/353eF6X

World Health Organization (WHO) #NCD Department is recruiting to a roster of consultants to support our growing work on #asthma & #copd ▶️ Apply by 15 Sept ◀️ careers.who.int/careersection/… 🫁 Please share! 🫁 Bente Mikkelsen FIRS -Forum of International Respiratory Societies The Union Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) IPCRG GOLD COPD ICRN

The "COPD Right Care" wheel by IPCRG assists health professionals in choosing inhaled medication options for people with COPD. It enhances COPD consultations, promoting understanding and adherence to therapies. Learn more at: buff.ly/4dz92O7.

🌟Primary care professionals, Explore our key themes in respiratory health! 🌟 🤧 Allergic Rhinitis 💨 Asthma 🫁 COPD 🔍 Diagnosis 🤒 Respiratory Infections 🚭 Tobacco Dependence Equip yourself with the insights and tools for the right patient care at buff.ly/3WhqrDB

We are announcing our 8th scientific meeting in Brasov, Romania, on 10-12 April 2025, organized by our Romanian group RespiRO and Transilvania University of Braşov. If you are an early career researcher, we hope to see you there! Learn more at: buff.ly/4cIdskG

📚 Read our Quick Guide to Spirometry desktop helper for primary care professionals! Get all the info you need about spirometry - from preparation to interpretation. Now available in multiple languages. Learn more at: buff.ly/3Jci0DJ

Our Teach the Teacher programme creates international, national and local networks of primary care clinical leaders and educators to develop teaching, leadership, knowledge sharing and practice. Learn more at: buff.ly/3SufP3c

The MASK-air app helps those with allergic rhinitis track symptoms and share them with their GP, improving management and quality of life. Download it for free at: buff.ly/3kWOXpU

IPCRG has developed a set of question and challenge cards for good COPD care. These cards can be used to start conversations among clinical peers, with people with lived experience, and with students learning about COPD. Learn more at: buff.ly/3zP06VG

When we started planning the newsletter for August, a summer holiday month in the UK, we expected a short one - how wrong we were! Read on for updates on global health research programmes and the call for abstracts for our next Scientific Meeting: buff.ly/47g1FZt]

🔍 Explore our free accredited e-learning modules! Evidence-based materials on post-COVID-19 care, vaccination, patient communication, and managing asthma & COPD amid COVID-19. 🩺📚 Find out more at: buff.ly/42vcrIR #MedicalEducation #COVID19

COPD affects 251 million people globally and is the 4th leading cause of death. Major risk factors include smoking and air pollution. IPCRG collaborates to improve COPD prevention, diagnosis, management, and research. Learn more at: buff.ly/31MLxie

👇👇👇Great news for kids with colds (and their parents😁) - and great to see our own Andy Whittamore representing Asthma + Lung UK quoted! The University of Edinburgh #commoncold #salinedrops

Did you know that up to 10% of people experience chronic breathlessness, impacting quality of life and healthcare outcomes? Our new Desktop Helper aids primary care clinicians in managing this challenging symptom effectively. Learn more at: buff.ly/3WALGlk

For those interested in the impact of the ultra low emission zone in cities on children's health take a look at these really interesting findings qmul.ac.uk/chill/research… FRESHAIRTeam