Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG
North East Essex CCG
East Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Foundation Trust
3 Respiratory system
Inhalers
The following acronyms may be mentioned in this section in reference to inhalers
- MDI- Metered dose inhaler
- DPI- Dry powder inhaler
- BAA- Breath actuated aerosol
- ICS- Inhaled corticosteroid
- SABA- Short-acting bronchodilator
- LABA- Long-acting bronchodilator
- SAMA- Short-acting muscarinic
- LAMA - Long-acting muscarinic
Local guidance
Asthma
NEECCG Asthma plan (Asthma UK)
Joint Asthma quick reference guide - adults
Asthma quick reference guide – children (5yrs-12yrs)
Asthma quick reference guide – children (over 12yrs)
Asthma quick reference guide – children (under 5yrs)
Asthma step down guidance - adults
COPD
Joint COPD Quick Reference Guide
NEECCG COPD patient passportOther documents
03-01-01-01 Long-acting beta2 agonists
| Formoterol Easyhaler® |
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Formulary
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A LABA should only be used in asthmatic patients with an ICS. Adults and children >6 years |
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| Formoterol Turbohaler® |
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Formulary
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A LABA should only be used in asthmatic patients with an ICS. Adults and children >6 years
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| Salmeterol |
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Non Formulary
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May be continued for existing patients only, consider moving to a formulary option at next review |
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Links
NICE CG101: COPD guideline