asthma
New warning for asthma medication
Health professionals are being urged to “look out” for neuropsychiatric reactions in patients using montelukast A new boxed warning about potentially serious neuropsychiatric events is being added to the safety …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Environmental impact of inhaled medicines This new position statement from Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand outlines strategies for mitigating …
Severe asthma: differentiating from difficult-to-treat asthma
While most people manage their asthma effectively with commonly prescribed treatments, a significant number still experience uncontrolled symptoms even with treatment. This article explores how to differentiate between severe asthma …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Risk of dementia after initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in adults aged 40-69 years with type 2 diabetes This …
60-day asthma warning
More than 70 asthma inhalers may now be available as 60-day scripts – one with an incorrect entry – but experts including a veteran pharmacist have concerns Organisations including Asthma …
Asthma inhaler confusion tackled
New supplementary labels have been created to help explain inspiratory flow rate The fact that 94% of Australians don’t use their asthma inhalers correctly has led to the development of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Frailty and Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Frail patients with COPD have a more unfavourable future risk of acute exacerbations …
PBS issues substitution update
Bufomix Easyhaler 400/12 will become substitutable with other PBS-listed brands from 1 July The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) has confirmed an error preventing Bufomix Easyhaler 400/12 (budesonide 400 microgram/actuation + …
Greener asthma choice update
Good asthma control and more environmentally friendly choices don’t have to be mutually exclusive, say asthma experts The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has released new information in time for …
Asthma and sleep
Asthma, sleep and sleep disorders appear to have complex, but significant relationships, particularly among people with severe asthma. By Debbie Rigby, advanced practice pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing this activity, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder associated with infertility; miscarriage; adverse pregnancy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cardiovascular risk assessment in women: which women are suited for menopausal hormone therapy? Individual risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is …