Australia has one of the highest asthma rates worldwide and although current treatments are very effective, 5-10% of people with asthma will still experience severe asthma. People with severe asthma report daily shortness of breath, wheeze, cough and frequent night waking due to symptoms. Severe asthma can be debilitating and may influence relationships, social interactions, career choice and travel and physical activity ranging from sports to daily tasks.
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Respirology, Medical Devices
Helping Patients Regain Control – Pharmacist’s Role in Optimising Tiotropium Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler (SMI) Technique for Symptomatic Asthma in Adults – The Australian Pharmacy Council
Australia has one of the highest asthma rates worldwide and although current treatments are very effective, 5-10% of people with asthma will still experience severe asthma. People with severe asthma report daily shortness of breath, wheeze, cough and frequent night waking due to symptoms. Severe asthma can be debilitating and may influence relationships, social interactions, career choice and travel and physical activity ranging from sports to daily tasks.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2020-04-27
Australia has one of the highest asthma rates worldwide and although current treatments are very effective, 5-10% of people with asthma will still experience severe asthma. People with severe asthma report daily shortness of breath, wheeze, cough and frequent night waking due to symptoms. Severe asthma can be debilitating and may influence relationships, social interactions, career choice and travel and physical activity ranging from sports to daily tasks.
Faculty
Adjunct Associate Professor Deborah Rigby
BPharm, GradDipClinPharm, AdvDipNutrPharm, AdvPracPharm,
AACPA, FPS, FASCP, FACP, FSHP, FAICD
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland,
Adjunct Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Queensland
Accreditation
This activity has been accredited for 1.00 hour(s) of Group 2 CPD (or 2.00 CPD Credit(s)) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan
Cost of course:
Free
#
of credits: 2
Duration: 1 hr