BBO Asthma Update 13th March 2026

This Asthma Update Day is a prime opportunity for seasoned primary care healthcare professionals to deepen their expertise in asthma care. By staying current with the latest developments, practitioners can enhance their ability to provide high-quality, up-to-date patient care. The course encourages interactive learning, networking, and problem-solving, fostering a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding Asthma Diagnosis Essentials
  • Gain insight into the latest diagnostic criteria and techniques for asthma.
  • Discuss the challenges and methods in accurately diagnosing asthma in children.
• Investigative Tests and Guideline Exploration
  • Review the range of investigative tests available for diagnosing and managing asthma.
  • Examine the current BTS/NICE & GINA Guidelines and their application in clinical practice.
• Pharmacological Treatments and Inhaler Techniques
  • Update knowledge on the pharmacology of asthma treatments.
  • Develop practical skills in various inhaler techniques and understand their importance in patient care.
• Personalised Asthma Management
  • Understand the factors influencing the choice of inhalers.
  • Learn to develop and implement Personalised Asthma Action Plans (PAAPs).
  • Explore SMART/MART therapy and its role in managing asthma.
• Managing Asthma Exacerbations
  • Identify and manage asthma exacerbations effectively.
  • Discuss strategies for preventing and managing severe asthma episodes.
• Application Through Case Studies
  • Engage in interactive case studies to apply learning in real-world scenarios.
  • Encourage the sharing of experiences and best practices among participants.
• Conclusion and Future Directions
  • Summarise key takeaways from the day's sessions.
  • Discuss future trends and areas for continued professional development in asthma care.

Following the course you will be sent slides and a certificate from BBO Training therefore your contact details will be shared with them.

Please note if you have not already supplied us with your registration number you will be contacted by us as we will need this information to secure your allocation of CPD funding.

The cost of the course includes 20% VAT.

**Terms & Conditions apply**

This event is funded, through the Training Hub, by public money. Non-attendance therefore comes at a cost to patients, the NHS, and the public. Spaces at our events might be limited and your absence may prevent others from benefiting from the opportunity. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify us by replying to this email as soon as possible. For cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the course start date and all ‘no-shows’, we reserve the right to charge a £50.00 administration fee.