Respiratory disease features

In 2017, NICE issued new guidance for the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma into an already complicated arena. This article looks at the implications for general practice.

Tobacco control expert Andrea Crossfield MBE considers the dramatic reductions in young people’s smoking in recent years, especially while adult smoking rates are falling more slowly and smoking-related health inequalities persist

E-cigarettes are revolutionising the fight against smoking addiction. Emily James from ASH looks at their safety and efficacy, as well as how they compare to other cessation methods

Following publication earlier this year of NICE guidance on the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis, the authors consider the implications, treatment options and referral pathways in general practice

The authors look at how new NICE guidelines on referral will impact the quality of care for people living with lung cancer

Smoking is still a major challenge for clinicians, despite recent successes, argues Dr Kiran Patel, medical director of NHS England (West Midlands) and consultant cardiologist, Heart of England NHS Trust

In this article, the authors look at the diagnostic challenges presented by asthma

COPD has a number of diagnostic challenges. Here, the authors consider the process and look at the issues GPs might face.

As the hayfever season draws near, Dr Suneeta Kochhar presents a timely review of current considerations in the assessment and management of patients presenting with the typical symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Dr William McNulty and Dr Omar Sharif Usmani, from the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London and Royal Brompton Hospital, answer your questions on this ubiquitous condition.