Respiratory Pharmacist NW London CYP Asthma Network & @RightBreatheUK, Smoking Cessation National Trainer
Joined September 2011
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Proud to announce I am now co-chair of the @lungtaskforce Medicines Optimisation working group. Looking forward to continuing to help drive change for people with lung disease. Read more about our work here: blf.org.uk/taskforce/about/m…
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This is not a Flutiform inhaler and gives the impression a blue salbutamol inhaler is being recalled.
Please change the image to the correct inhaler @_lukechafer @PCRSUK @IPCRG @asthmalunguk
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Great to see this paper published @IPCRG with case studies including FRESHAIR4Life @FRESHAIRTeam @GlobalHealth2 @SarahRylance @DarushAttar @WhitHealth
Integrating tobacco cessation in chronic respiratory disease care: a comprehensive approach to reducing the global burden bit.ly/4kK2sID
darush attar-zadeh retweeted
The New Year is one of the best times to encourage patients to quit smoking. 🚭
Access guidance on VBA and quit attempts and other PCRS resources on tobacco dependency via our website 🔎 ow.ly/ehsp50QmZ3V
#NewYearResolution #QuitSmoking
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Published in the latest edition of PCRU - resources to support those working in primary care to understand and effectively introduce patients to a #MART regimen including an #asthma action plan and top tips article.
Access 👉 pcrs-uk.org/pcru
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To coincide with the publication of the new BTS/NICE/SIGN Guideline on asthma, we're released resources to support you to implement changes in your practice in line with the new guidance:
📄 A first steps guide
🔗 Signposting infographic
🖥️ Webinar
Access ow.ly/sROk50UguN4
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Community pharmacies are the face of the NHS but closures will limit access, hitting deprived communities harder. The Taskforce is committed to expanding community pharmacy, supporting the sector, and helping people reach excellent quality care.
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@DebLeese is tenacious in changing SABA prescribing in Sheffield
Great session here at @PCRSUK
@TIC_conferences @TICTelford
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#pcrs2024 – at Telford, England
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We're delighted to launch our greener respiratory healthcare calendar of action 📅 ow.ly/xrjr50TcgE9
Use the calendar to take a ‘small steps of change’ approach to more sustainable practice, that fits around your busy work environment.
Take action today! 💚
#GreenerNHS
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Register for our webinar on #Asthma in schools 📝 ow.ly/9quH50TaRJh
📅 12th September 2024
⌚ 7pm - 8pm
Join @renlawlor, Corinne Beirne and @vivmarsh who will discuss how to be proactive, asthma management plans and our responsibilities.
darush attar-zadeh retweeted
Please share this recommendation from GINA for diagnosing asthma. @PCRSUK @asthmalunguk @AsthmaAustralia @AsthmaCanada @RespNprang @RCPCHtweets @RCPhysicians @rcgp @BTSrespiratory
Confirming asthma diagnosis once inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are started can be difficult. If asthma is well-controlled, stepping down ICS may help with diagnosis. Start with assessment – see highlighted section GINA 2024 Box 1-5. Full explanation at ginasthma.org/reports
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Call to “limit the attractiveness” of #vapes to young people 🗞️ow.ly/NkHa50T8Eo1
@TheBMA says bold action is needed to protect young people.
PCRS Policy Lead @stonny999 states "We need policies in place to make #vaping less attractive and more difficult to access..."
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Asthma: effect of excess short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) inhaler prescriptions on healthcare resource utilisation bjgp.org/content/74/745/374
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We welcome the government’s announcement that an RSV vaccination programme for older adults and pregnant women will be rolled out from 1 September 2024 in England. These new vaccines will protect the most vulnerable from RSV, helping to save lives and ease winter NHS pressures.
ℹ RSV vaccination programme starting this Sept ℹ
From 1 Sept, vaccination to protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will be offered to:
🤰 Pregnant women (over 28 weeks) to help protect newborn babies
🚶♂️ Adults aged 75+
Find out more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17…
ALT The RSV vaccine is available from September 2024. Offered to: Pregnant women (from week 28 of your pregnancy). People over 75 (plus those already aged 75-79 for the first year). Speak to your midwife, GP practice or health team.
darush attar-zadeh retweeted
Today, the government announced in the #KingsSpeech that they will bring back the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. This means that children born today will never be able to buy tobacco, protecting thousands of families from the pain of losing their loved one to a lung condition.
ALT Image of person holding a broken cigarette. Overlay text that says: 'we did it!', text below says 'this is life + breath' with the Asthma + Lung UK logo.
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I thought the media had understood about blue inhalers not being treatment for asthma
An image of a child using a blue inhaler, with shocking inhaler technique and no spacer is shocking
@IPCRG have a repository of royalty free images
#RightInhalerImage
ipcrg.org/gallery – at Glasgow, Scotland
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darush attar-zadeh retweeted
Thank you to @WHO @sarah_rylance @MikkelsenBente_ for inviting us; to IPCRG colleagues who attended - and to colleagues @DarushAttar and Louise Restrick for an excellent 30 sec VBA and 2 minute VBA+ demonstration. For more on @FRESHAIRTeam go to ipcrg.org/freshair4life and for practical resources for primary care: ipcrg.org/themes/tobacco-dep…
IPCRG is proud to support the @WHO CRD webinar on tobacco cessation for people with chronic respiratory diseases on 11 July, 14:00-15:30 CEST. Join us, register, and share widely!
Learn more at:
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The Philip Morris-funded ‘Foundation for a Smoke-Free World’ has changed its name to ‘Global Action to End Smoking’
Governments and public health communities should continue to refuse to partner with an organisation funded by a global tobacco company
bit.ly/3VugByN
darush attar-zadeh retweeted
A call the young people in Greece, Romania, Pakistan, Uganda and Romania want their peers, families educators and policy regulators to hear @IoannaTsiligia1 @Lung_Institute @HigHeeledHopes @karachiunitedfc @UOC_gr @SergiuChi_dr @HorizonEU @EuropeanLung @DarushAttar
Happy #WorldNoTobaccoDay🚭
This year’s #WNTD will expose the deadly💀tactics of the tobacco industry, increase public awareness of the need to protect public health from the tobacco industry & promote measures to protect young people from starting to use tobacco
#FCTCSavesLives
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We are excited to have COPD Foundation Vice President of Education and Engagement Stephanie Williams, BS, RRT, representing our community at the #IPCRGAthens2024 World Conference this week! #SpeakUpforCOPD
