{"id":693,"date":"2025-12-18T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/?page_id=693"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:33:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T10:33:36","slug":"resources-for-healthcare-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/resources-for-healthcare-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources and Education for Healthcare Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id693_f97940-c6{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id693_f97940-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id693_f97940-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id693_f97940-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column693_7cab9a-d9{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column693_7cab9a-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}.kadence-column693_7cab9a-d9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column693_7cab9a-d9:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column693_7cab9a-d9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-standard-white-color has-text-color\"><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | RESPIRATORY MANAGED CLINICAL NETWORK<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading dropshadow has-standard-white-color has-text-color\">Respiratory Resources and Education for Healthcare Professionals<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column693_75236b-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column693_75236b-c7 kb-section-dir-horizontal\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull gowide has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Respiratory MCN Education Hub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Respiratory MCN is delighted to launch a <strong>new education platform via MS Teams<\/strong> to support Continued Professional Development for those, who have an interest in Respiratory Medicine, working in Primary and Secondary Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To ensure a well-rounded learning experience and to cater for staff with busy schedules and geographical constraints. The Respiratory MCN will utilise the Education Hub to host <strong>monthly lunch time education sessions (the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Monday of the month 12:30-13:30)<\/strong> and as a news channel. Click the button below to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons downlink is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/respiratory-managed-clinical-network-mcn-education-hub\/\">Respiratory MCN Education Hub<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js is-open\" data-initially-open=\"true\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-6930\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Inhaler Resources Adult and Children<\/h2><div id=\"ac-6930\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>In this section you will find information posters to improve technique , a guide to assessing technique and guidance on inhaled therapies. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hard copies of these resources available however, are limited. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:loth.resourcecentre@nhs.scot\">loth.resourcecentre@nhs.scot<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adult<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Improve-your-inhaler-technique-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"Improve Your Inhaler Technique\" class=\"wp-image-719 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Improve-your-inhaler-technique-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Improve-your-inhaler-technique-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Improve-your-inhaler-technique-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Improve-your-inhaler-technique.jpg 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Improve Your Inhaler Technique Poster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This poster has been developed by the Respiratory MCN to aid in improving inhaler technique. Once scanned, the QR codes will take you to inhaler technique videos hosted on the Asthma &amp; Lung UK website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/01\/Improve-your-inhaler-technique-Patient-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Improve your inhaler technique poster<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-103216.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2025 12 18 103216\" class=\"wp-image-1315 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-103216.png 754w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-103216-272x300.png 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Inhaler Training Guide (7 steps to using an inhaler device)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This training guide has been developed by the Respiratory MCN and is intended to support counselling of patients on inhaler technique by healthcare professionals by providing 7 steps that are applicable to all devices. It is not intended to be used by patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Inhaler-Training-Guide-Update-2025-2.pdf\">inhaler training guide (7 steps to using an inhaler device)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Asthma-guidance-adults.jpg\" alt=\"Guidance on Inhaled Therapies - Asthma diagram\" class=\"wp-image-720 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Asthma-guidance-adults.jpg 630w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-Asthma-guidance-adults-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Guidance on Inhaled Therapies &#8211; Asthma Adult<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guideline should be used to support new patients being commenced on inhaled therapy or those requiring treatment to be stepped up or down. It is not intended to be used by patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Guidance-on-Inhaled-Therapies-ASTHMA-ADULT-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidance on inhaled therapies- asthma adult (colour)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a greyscale\/black and white version with labels indicating the colour of the inhaler, choose the option below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-standard-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/Guidance-on-Inhaled-Therapies-ASTHMA-ADULT-Final-for-black-and-white-printing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidance on inhaled therapies- asthma adult (B&amp;w)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Image-COPD-guidance-adults.jpg\" alt=\"COPD Therapies - diagram\" class=\"wp-image-721 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Guidance on Inhaled Therapies &#8211; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guideline should be used to support new patients being commenced on inhaled therapy or those requiring treatment to be stepped up or down. It is not intended to be used by patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/04\/Guidance-on-Inhaled-Therapies-COPDFinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidance on inhaled therapies- chronic pulmonary disease- COPD (COlour)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a greyscale\/black and white version with labels indicating the colour of the inhaler, choose the option below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-standard-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/Guidance-on-Inhaled-Therapies-COPDFinal-for-black-and-white-printing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Guidance on inhaled therapies- chronic pulmonary disease- copd (B&amp;w)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and Young People <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/08\/Final-Guidance-on-Inhaled-and-Oral-Therapies-Asthma-Children-1024x725.jpg\" alt=\"Oral Therapies - Asthma diagram\" class=\"wp-image-970 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/08\/Final-Guidance-on-Inhaled-and-Oral-Therapies-Asthma-Children-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/08\/Final-Guidance-on-Inhaled-and-Oral-Therapies-Asthma-Children-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/08\/Final-Guidance-on-Inhaled-and-Oral-Therapies-Asthma-Children-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/08\/Final-Guidance-on-Inhaled-and-Oral-Therapies-Asthma-Children.jpg 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Guidance on  Inhaled and Oral  Therapies &#8211; Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guideline should be used to support new children and young people being commenced on inhaled therapy or those requiring treatment to be stepped up or down. It is not intended to be used by patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/06\/Guidance-on-Inhaled-and-Oral-Therapies-Asthma-Children-V5.pdf\">guidance on inhaled and oral therapies- children (COlour)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js is-open\" data-initially-open=\"true\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-6931\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Guidance on AIR &amp; MART in Asthma<\/h2><div id=\"ac-6931\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Guidance-on-AIR-MART-in-Asthma-Aug-2025.png\" alt=\"Guidance on AIR &amp; MART in Asthma [Aug 2025]\" class=\"wp-image-1292 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Guidance-on-AIR-MART-in-Asthma-Aug-2025.png 666w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/Guidance-on-AIR-MART-in-Asthma-Aug-2025-215x300.png 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>NHS Lothian Guidance on AIR &amp; MART in Asthma is available here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/NHS-Lothian-Guidance-on-AIR-and-MART-in-Asthma-Aug-2025.pdf\">guidance on Air &amp; mart in asthma<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/AIR-MART-FAQ-Oct-2025.png\" alt=\"AIR &amp; MART FAQ [Oct 2025]\" class=\"wp-image-1291 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/AIR-MART-FAQ-Oct-2025.png 668w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/AIR-MART-FAQ-Oct-2025-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>NHS Lothian  AIR &amp; MART FAQ&#8217;s is available here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/12\/NHS-Lothian-AIR-and-MART-FAQ-Oct-2025.pdf\">AIR &amp; MART FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js is-open\" data-initially-open=\"true\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-6932\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">COPD Resources<\/h2><div id=\"ac-6932\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>In this section you will find information on COPD and self-managing the condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>GOLD <\/strong>&#8220;works with healthcare professionals and public health officials around the world to raise awareness of COPD and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldcopd.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goldcopd.org\/\">To find out more please visit their website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/11\/Image-COPD-SMP.jpg\" alt=\"Image COPD SMP\" class=\"wp-image-1068 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/11\/Image-COPD-SMP.jpg 539w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/11\/Image-COPD-SMP-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>NHS Lothian Self-Management Plan for COPD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of the NHS Lothian Self-Management Plan for COPD is to help patients have better control of their Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).<br><br>This plan includes sections for recording medication, monitoring symptoms and treating exacerbations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Printed copies of this leaflet can be ordered via the NHS Lothian Resource Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policyonline.nhslothian.scot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/COPD_Self_Management_Plan.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/policyonline.nhslothian.scot\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/COPD_Self_Management_Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHS Lothian Self-Management Plan for COPD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/AL-UK-First-steps-to-living-with-COPD-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"FIRST STEPS to Living with COPD\" class=\"wp-image-766 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/AL-UK-First-steps-to-living-with-COPD-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/AL-UK-First-steps-to-living-with-COPD-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/AL-UK-First-steps-to-living-with-COPD-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/AL-UK-First-steps-to-living-with-COPD.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Asthma+Lung UK: First Steps to Living With COPD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To download a copy of Asthma+Lung UK\u2019s &#8216;First Steps to Living With COPD&#8217; to share with your patients, head over to their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/4446\/files\/FirstStepsLivingWithCOPD.pdf?v=1681484388\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/4446\/files\/FirstStepsLivingWithCOPD.pdf?v=1681484388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to visit Asthma+Lung UK to download: First Steps to Living With COPD.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/AL-UK-Your-COPD-Self-Management-Plan-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"YOUR COPD Self Management Plan\" class=\"wp-image-765 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/respiratory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/05\/AL-UK-Your-COPD-Self-Management-Plan-1024x720.jpg 1024w, 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