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AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposium presentation.
Dr Holmes' sessions are completely independent of external sponsorship.
This session will cover what is new in asthma care - what is challenging in primary care, and how the major guidelines can be implemented. The session will cover: establishing a good diagnosis (and common conditions that may mimic asthma) and how to manage asthma (medication and other interventions in the light of current guidance. There will be discussion on the role of peak flow monitoring and FENO monitoring; the conversion to MART and AIR therapies and how to manage the problem of SABA overuse.
Session 1 - Dr Steve Holmes
Making a good diagnosis and avoiding the common misdiagnosis traps
Sponsored Symposium Presentation by Astra Zeneca
Driving change from the bottom up: we are all agents for change
Helena Cummings
Session 2 - Dr Steve Holmes
Managing Asthma: The challenges and the solutions in following current guidelines
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Dr Steve Holmes Steve has worked as a GP principal since 1989, initially on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border and since 2002, at The Park Medical Practice in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
He has a long-standing association with the Primary Care Respiratory Society, the British Thoracic Society and the Royal College of General Practitioners, as well as the International Primary Care Respiratory Society and Asthma and Lung UK.
Steve has been involved in medical education in a variety of guises, often at a national or regional level since 1991. He has been involved in a wide range of respiratory educational initiatives for generalists and specialists, both medical and nursing and has been involved in research work with more than eight universities.
He has taught nationally on quality improvement methods, leadership skills and communication skills training, for more than 20 years as well as his respiratory work.
He has published more than 300 articles, is a reviewer for more than 10 active peer reviewed journals and has had the opportunity to work at a global level.
Throughout this, he remains a clinician; passionate about the values of good primary care, continually developing the quality of clinical care, and providing holistic care for patients and their families from cradle to grave.
He is married with two adult inspirational daughters and a wife who inspired them. He manages to get time to enjoy family holidays, walking and running (up to half marathon distance), watching rugby when the opportunity allows and playing the guitar or piano badly!
Helena Cummings Helena is a senior respiratory nurse specialist with over 20 years’ experience in Respiratory medicine. She is the nurse lead for the severe asthma service in Hull & East Riding.
As an independent ACP, she also provides expert respiratory support, education, and mentorship in primary care. She chairs the PCRS Service Development Committee, founded the Humber Respiratory Champions Network, and is actively involved in the ARNS and SANN committees.
Helena is dedicated to service development, education, leadership and research, with a particular passion for improving asthma and COPD care.
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