Introduction
Delegates will enjoy a combination of lectures from leaders in the field of paediatric asthma. There will be new insights into the management of preschool wheeze, a look at the impact of the wider determinants of outcomes in CYP asthma, a review of the rationale behind Anti-inflammatory reliever therapies (AIR), a closer look at asthma diagnosis and support for self-management and much more.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
* Recognise the concept of ‘the asthmas’ and the different approaches required to manage them
* Understand the changing patterns of a recurrent wheeze and asthma across children of different ages
* Identify links to transition pathways to adult services and have the ability to support patient through them
* Recognise the pharmacology of both common and unusual asthma medication
* Identify the socioeconomic issues that can contribute to sub-optimal asthma control
* Understand physiological tests and the ability to interpret them to support an asthma diagnosis
* Identify the role of the wider teams to support adherence and demonstrate the ability to work with these teams
* Recognise individual conditions in the differential diagnosis of asthma, including their potential co-existence with asthma and the interplay between them, including infection, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction, Breathing Pattern Disorder and mental health
Target audience:
Tier 3 senior trainees, consultants, senior therapists and nurse specialists; particularly those healthcare professionals with responsibility for managing asthma locally or those wanting to establish an asthma network.
Cost
RCPCH member - Trainee as well as SAS Doctor, Nurses, AHPs: £115
RCPCH member - Consultant: £145
Non-RCPCH member: £210
More Information & Booking:
How to Manage: Asthma masterclass (online) - Feb 2026
