September 2021

Patients with advanced respiratory disease who are in their last years of life are best managed through a holistic approach that includes addressing individual symptoms alongside underlying disease.

For patients living with COPD, the right choice of inhaler can help improve adherence to therapy. Patient- and device-related factors, including patient co-ordination and inhaler preference, should be considered when choosing an inhaler device.

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a prevalent and debilitating condition that is frequently managed by GPs. Awareness of the large variability in presenting symptoms, standardised screening tools, sleep study referral options and evidence-based management approaches is important.