“Among pre-school and primary age children, rates of hospital visits for asthma are highest in February and May. In adults, hospital admissions peak in winter.”
Information Papers
Evidence-based guidance on managing asthma and linked chronic respiratory conditions.
Our range of information papers provides the latest evidence-based guidance for health professionals managing asthma and linked chronic respiratory conditions.
Many of these information papers have matching brochures for patients.
- Asthma adherence
- Asthma and Allergy (Asthma series paper 1)
- Asthma and Lung Function Testing (Asthma series paper 2)
- Asthma and Air Pollution (Asthma series paper 4)
- Asthma and Complementary Therapies (Asthma series paper 5)
- Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life (Asthma series paper 8)
- Allergic rhinitis and the patient with asthma: A guide for health professionals
- Combination therapy: Its role in asthma
- Inhaled corticosteroids: A practical perspective
- Inhaler technique in adults with asthma or COPD
- Intranasal corticosteroid spray technique
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) in the management of childhood asthma
- Patient-centred health care in primary care
- Pain relievers and asthma: quick reference guide for pharmacy
Please note, the following information papers have been withdrawn due to significant changes in information and advice available in these areas. Additional resources will be added as they become available.
- Asthma and Pain Relievers (Asthma series paper 3)
- Asthma and Infant Bedding (Asthma series paper 6)
- Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood (Asthma series paper 7)
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