Simplify Recommendations for Managing COPD
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, implementing updated guidance will prompt inquiries …
Which LONG-acting bronchodilator to use first-line for COPD
As a clinical pharmacist, you will hear debate over which long-acting bronchodilator to u…
Chronic azithromycin to PREVENT COPD exacerbations
As a hospital pharmacist, you will see some patients taking chronic azithromycin to PREVE…
Treating serious STREP infections
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, The uptick in severe cases will raise questions abo…
Cough and Cold symptoms management updates
Introduction As a community pharmacist, you should always be aware of the latest devel…
Chantix (CHAMPIX) for smoking cessation
CHANTIX also known as CHAMPIX in the EU and other countries (varenicline) is the latest …
OTC cough medications
As a community pharmacist, patients will ask you how to manage acute cough due to the com…
Re-evaluate when SHORT-term steroid use is needed
New concerns will raise questions about when it's appropriate to use SHORT courses of…
Give single dose dexamethasone for pediatric asthma exacerbations
More children will get just ONE or TWO doses of dexamethasone for asthma exacerbations. W…
The link between asthma and GERD
Is there a link between asthma and GERD ? Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is common amon…
Quick guide of pneumonia
Overview Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the pulmonary parenchyma caused by a…
Don't automatically add empiric anaerobic coverage for aspiration pneumonia
Overview Aspiration pneumonia is difficult to diagnose and differentiate from other asp…
Consider using steroids for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients
As a clinical pharmacist, you'll see more push to use steroids for patients hospitali…
Recommendations for using beta-blockers in patients with COPD or asthma
Alerts still pop up when beta-blockers are used in patients with COPD or asthma , but the…
Approach to asthma
Overview Chronic inflammatory disorder of airways that causes recurrent episodes of whee…
Antibiotic prescribing for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)
How to diagnose Patients hospital-acquired pneumonia with may present with fever or ch…
Antibiotic prescribing for COPD acute exacerbation
Overview Sending sputum samples for culture is not recommended in routine practice. Pu…