Skip to content
The Respiratory Network Logo
  • What We Do
  • Events
  • Speakers
  • News
  • Contact Us
  • What We Do
  • Events
  • Speakers
  • News
  • Contact Us
Official logo of The Respiratory Network
Official logo of The Respiratory Network
Close search
Home » Clinical Updates

Category: Clinical Updates

Summaries of new guidelines and medical papers.

The Technique Gap: Why Inhaler Training is a Vital Clinical Intervention in Respiratory Care UK

Please note: The information in this blog is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of…

networkadmin
Kerri 8 April 2026
0 Comments

The Oestrogen Factor: Unpacking New Insights into Asthma Severity in Women

For decades, clinicians and patients alike have observed a curious and often frustrating trend in respiratory health: asthma affects men and women differently. While boys…

networkadmin
Kerri 4 April 2026
0 Comments

COPD vs. Asthma: The Diagnostic Challenge in the NHS

In the current landscape of NHS respiratory care, the distinction between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma is frequently described by clinicians as one…

networkadmin
Kerri 2 April 2026
0 Comments

Sneezing in February? Why the Shifting Pollen Season is a Respiratory Priority

For many across the UK, the traditional markers of spring have shifted. While we once associated hay fever with the cutting of grass in June…

networkadmin
Kerri 1 April 2026
0 Comments

Lung Training: Can Microbes Actually ‘Teach’ Our Lungs to Resist Allergies?

The rise in respiratory allergies and asthma across the UK presents a persistent challenge for the NHS. For decades, the prevailing understanding of allergic responses…

networkadmin
Kerri 31 March 2026
0 Comments

Bridging the Diagnostic Gap: Why Spirometry and FeNO Are Non-Negotiable in 2026

The landscape of respiratory care in 2026 is defined by a paradox. On one hand, we are witnessing an era of unprecedented therapeutic potential, with…

networkadmin
Kerri 16 March 2026
0 Comments

The 4-4-4 Rule and Beyond: Quick Relief for Asthma and What to Avoid

In the landscape of asthma care UK, clarity of action during a respiratory crisis is perhaps the most critical factor in determining patient outcomes. For…

networkadmin
Kerri 13 March 2026
0 Comments

Is it COPD, Asthma, or CF? Navigating Diagnosis and the NICE Guidelines

In the current UK healthcare landscape, the respiratory pathway is under more pressure than ever. For NHS respiratory leadership, the challenge is not just managing…

networkadmin
Kerri 11 March 2026
0 Comments

Beyond Inhalers: Why Pulmonary Rehabilitation is the Most Undervalued Intervention in the NHS

Medical Disclaimer: This article provides general information about respiratory care and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are experiencing severe breathlessness,…

networkadmin
Kerri 17 February 2026
0 Comments

Rising-Risk COPD: How to Spot the “Hidden” Patients Before the Next Hospital Admission

There's a patient somewhere in your ICB who will be admitted with acute COPD exacerbation in the next three months. Right now, they're probably at…

networkadmin
Kerri 15 February 2026
0 Comments
Load More

Recent Posts

  • The High Street Hero: Why the community pharmacist is the missing link in the UK respiratory pathway.
  • Beyond the Pilot: Scaling Digital Tools into Standard NHS Respiratory Services
  • The Forgotten ‘I’: Why Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) needs to move out of the shadows of Asthma and COPD.
  • A Lifetime of Lung Health: Why the UK Must Intervene Earlier in the Respiratory Timeline
  • The Panic Loop: Why we need to treat the anxiety of breathlessness, not just the lungs

Report

There was a problem reporting this post.

Harassment or bullying behavior
Contains mature or sensitive content
Contains misleading or false information
Contains abusive or derogatory content
Contains spam, fake content or potential malware

Block Member?

Please confirm you want to block this member.

You will no longer be able to:

  • See blocked member's posts
  • Mention this member in posts
  • Invite this member to groups
  • Message this member
  • Add this member as a connection

Please note: This action will also remove this member from your connections and send a report to the site admin. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete.

Report

You have already reported this .