Automating correct inhaler technique in asthma & COPD to improve care Reducing the carbon footprint of MDIs Women in Innovation award winner 2023
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We're conducting clinical trials in the NW of Northern Ireland where deprivation, poor access to care and poor air quality = highest emergency admission rates/ 100,000 population in the UK. Shocking inequality. Be part of the solution. #techforgood @innovateuk @UUResearchInnov
Evidence that improving symptom control is the right Net Zero target, not inhaler switching.
Using health records of 236,506 people with asthma between 2008 and 2019, the team found patients whose asthma is poorly controlled have eight times excess greenhouse gas emissions bit.ly/48KeMBy
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We’re at the @allianceparty conference today. We’re making the case for lung health and clean air to be prioritised in Northern Ireland.
If you’re here, come along to say hi 🫁😄 #APNI24
Great to see the Minister @RobinSwann_MLA showing his support for improving lung health ❤️
Important to highlight that DPIs are not suitable for everyone
Great work @ProfHurst
I see it all too often these days, COPD patients being blanket switched to a DPI but the don't have enough inspiratory drive especially when exacerbating
If discharged on the same inhaler, it's just going to happen again
1 night admission = 10 MDI CO2
Agree. Misinformation that needs to be corrected.
@morninglive will @xandvt be on tomorrow to apologise for the numerous incorrect statements and false information he gave out today?
It's NOT the end of the inhaler
Old fashioned isn't unsafe
Steroids save lives when used correctly
No mention of BLUE inhaler in an emergency
Timely advice from @asthmalungni Essential to do this, a great time to check technique is correct and especially important in those higher risk teens/ adolescents 🙂
#HalfTerm is here!
Some children get out of routine and do not take their preventer medicines every day as prescribed.
There are many signs and symptoms that may indicate their asthma is getting worse. Read our top tips and advice: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditi…
Very important that this inaccurate, dangerous commentary is removed from iPlayer and corrected. Perhaps @bbchealth should review?
Following the incorrect info on #asthma disappointingly broadcast by @morninglive @BBCiPlayer @xandvt yesterday, see our considered response from @UKCPAResp team⬇️ Asthma needs to be taken seriously.Inhaled steroids are an evidence based effective part of treatment
Hear all about the inspiration behind the development of the @afloanalytics #asthma smart inhaler and the support from @innovateuk @UlsterCompEng @UUResearchInnov @bbcradioulster @johnnytoal
Tune into @johnnytoal tomorrow to hear..
🎙A bit of @foyvance
👩⚕️ @justdrmum on Asthma & COPD
👩🍳Michelin star chef @Danni_Barry
🐦 Plus Aaron Kelly, the young conservationist
Saturdays 11am on @BBCSounds or listen back here bbc.in/3ZcSkfh
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📣 Today we launch our End The #LungHealthLottery campaign and need your help to urge the government to take lung conditions seriously. People in some areas of the UK are more likely to be hospitalised or die from a lung condition simply because of where they live.
ALT There is a map of the UK with the areas which have high lung emergency hospital admissions and death rates. These include Knowsley, Inverclyde, Salford, North Ayrshire and Blackburn and Darwen. On the map are also the UK areas with low lung emergency hospital admissions and death rates. These include York, Bracknell Forest, Barnet, Kensington and Chelsea and West Sussex.
Deprivation, and access to care are two of the main reasons for high emergency admissions and mortality in asthma. The figures are shocking.
BBC News - Lung disease: 'For asthma to take her life was just unbelievable'
bbc.co.uk/news/health-649884…
We are delighted to have the expertise of the @NICHE_ULSTER and @gbhorigan team for the @afloanalytics #asthma clinical trial.
Another exciting opportunity to join the NICHE team :) bit.ly/42jFizn supporting a @afloanalytics clinical trial measuring the health benefits of a newly developed automated inhaler technique device in adults & children with asthma🙋♀️Any questions just contact us🙋
A simple, understandable explainer video for anyone with asthma and carers. Please watch!
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It is #NationalNoSmokingDay - PCRS has many tools and resources to support you in helping your patients to quit.
Visit our website to access pragmatic guides, position statements and clinical resources 📄 ow.ly/ZocN50Nav3r
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Our researchers are helping to improve the quality of life of asthma sufferers around the world.
Find out more about @UlsterUni's Innovation Ulster spin-in company, @afloanalytics.
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Delighted to raise awareness around the impact of incorrect inhaler technique - lots of work planned with @ruthkprice @UlsterCompEng @UlsterUni to solve this problem #techforgood #NetZero
Our researchers are helping to improve the quality of life of asthma sufferers around the world.
Find out more about @UlsterUni's Innovation Ulster spin-in company, @afloanalytics.
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founders of @AwakenHub @MMaryMcKenna @marycarty @scrowley88 @DeniseMcQuaid @ClareMcGee80 & the global ambassador @maryannpierce & also heard about the org's big sisters @louiseoconor & @fundingtales. The pitches of the 6 brilliant female entrepreneurs 2 fund their businesses were
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Cold weather doesn’t just impact certain health conditions such as #asthma, but it can also impact medical devices used to treat anaphylaxis and asthma.
Get tips to reduce asthma triggers in winter weather: community.aafa.org/blog/cold…
ALT "Protect your emergency medicines from cold temperatures"
What an intro to the US! Instructive conversations with knowledgeable stakeholders ❤️. Thank you @AwakenHub @MAPMeetings @digitalirish @killianwoods @IrelandinNY @InvestNI_AMER
As #stbrigid’s week comes to a close this Friday eve in the USA we are so proud of these 6 Irish women founders who have truly excelled themselves this week - big round of applause for @movetru @afloanalytics @StimOxyGen @RugbySmarts @giyst1 & Donegal film maker Eileen Rafferty
