The British Thoracic Society (BTS), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), published a joint guideline on the diagnosis, monitoring and management of chronic asthma in 2024.
A session on the Guideline was presented at the BTS Winter Meeting on 28 November 2024.
You can watch a recording of the session here
This guideline does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks, however these are covered in the Asthma pathway below.
Joint Asthma Pathway
This pathway signposts recommendations and resources from BTS, NICE and SIGN on diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children, bringing all the relevant guidance into one place.
Asthma Pathway: Health Improvement Scotland
If you have any questions about the BTS/NICE/SIGN Joint Guideline on Asthma, please email asthmaenquiries@nice.org.uk
| Title | Publication Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTS/NICE/SIGN Joint Guideline on Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management | 20241101 November 2024 | The Guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. | READ MORE |
