This episode of 'Asthma with Experts' which is hosted by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), is about allergic asthma, one of a number of different asthma phenotypes and today I’m joined by Professor Roland Buhl, a colleague who is a member of the GINA science committee. We discuss the importance of accurately diagnosing the type of asthma (ie the phenotype), in this case allergic asthma, and his personal approach to the diagnosis, management, and timely referral to appropriate specialists  of allergic asthma in people over the age of 16.  Please do refer to the GINA guidance at www.ginasthma.org/reports , and podcasts at https://ginasthma.org/gina-podcasts/ and do share this podcast https://ginasthma.org/gina-podcasts/ with any colleagues who manage people with asthma and do write to us ([email protected]) to suggest any future topics you would find helpful.

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The “Asthma with Experts” podcast is produced by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare providers only. The content provided in this podcast does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

The opinions and views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of GINA. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, GINA makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is at the listener’s own risk.

This podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a basis for legal or clinical decisions. GINA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this podcast.

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This episode of 'Asthma with Experts' which is hosted by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), is about diagnosis of asthma in children under 5 years old. Professor Francine Ducharme a specialist respiratory paediatrician in Montreal, Canada, shares her approach to this very important challenging diagnosis for doctors. We discuss her practical approach to refining the diagnosis in these preschool children. As she says it is most important for clinicians to document the three factors necessary for making a clinical diagnosis so that appropriate treatment can be provided and essential information can be shared with parents. Please also look at the new section 10 in the 2025 GINA document at www.ginasthma.org/reports

Please share this podcast with any colleagues who manage people with asthma and do write to us ([email protected]) to suggest any future topics you would find helpful.

Disclaimer

The “Asthma with Experts” podcast is produced by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare providers only. The content provided in this podcast does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

The opinions and views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of GINA. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, GINA makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is at the listener’s own risk.

This podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a basis for legal or clinical decisions. GINA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this podcast.

By accessing this podcast, you agree to these terms. For further inquiries, please contact GINA directly.  This content may not be reproduced without express written consent from GINA. (www.ginasthma.org) 

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This episode of 'Asthma with Experts' which is hosted by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), is focussed on acute asthma in children. Dr Désirée Larenas-Linnemann, one of our international GINA Advocates  shares her personal approach to management of children presenting with asthma flare-ups, and exacerbations/attacks. She is an Allergist, clinical immunologist and pediatrician with expertise in asthma, who works in a private practice in a hospital in Mexico city.

She shares her process of assessment, treatment, monitoring, deciding whether to admit someone via the hospital emergency department or to send them home. We also discuss her method for ensuring her patients are safely followed up after the attack has been managed.

This podcast is targeted mainly for doctors working in primary care, but it will also be helpful for doctors in paediatric secondary care who are not asthma specialists.

Please share this podcast with any colleagues who manage people with asthma and do write to us ([email protected]) to suggest any future topics you would find helpful. Also have a look at the summary and the full strategy documents online at www.ginasthma.org/reports.

Disclaimer

The “Asthma with Experts” podcast is produced by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare providers only. The content provided in this podcast does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

The opinions and views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of GINA. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, GINA makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is at the listener’s own risk.

This podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a basis for legal or clinical decisions. GINA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this podcast.

By accessing this podcast, you agree to these terms. For further inquiries, please contact GINA directly.  This content may not be reproduced without express written consent from GINA. (www.ginasthma.org) 

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This episode of 'Asthma with Experts' which is hosted by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), DR Alan Kaplan, a general practitioner in Canada shares his views and experience in our discussion on managing asthma exacerbations/attacks in primary care.

Alan shares his approach to the management of patients consulting with respiratory symptoms which he thinks are due to an asthma attack. He takes us through the process of assessment, treatment, monitoring and how he decides whether to admit someone or send them home. We also discuss   safety advice and follow up of the patient after the attack has been managed

This podcast is targeted mainly for doctors working in primary care, but it will also be helpful for doctors in secondary care who are not asthma specialists.

Please share this podcast with any colleagues who manage people with asthma and do write to us ([email protected]) to suggest any future topics you would find helpful. Also have a look at the summary and the full strategy documents online at www.ginasthma.org/reports.

Disclaimer:

The “Asthma with Experts” podcast is produced by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare providers only. The content provided in this podcast does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

The opinions and views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of GINA. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, GINA makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is at the listener’s own risk.

This podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a basis for legal or clinical decisions. GINA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this podcast.

By accessing this podcast, you agree to these terms. For further inquiries, please contact GINA directly.  This content may not be reproduced without express written consent from GINA. (www.ginasthma.org) 

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In this episode of 'Asthma with Experts', hosted by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), Professor Guy Brusselle, an adult pulmonologist in Belgium, shares his views and experience in a dialogue about diagnosis and treatment of difficult-to-treat and severe asthma in adolescents and adults. These patients can suffer from frequent symptoms and frightening, unpredictable attacks.

It is important to identify patients who may have severe asthma, and to differentiate them from those with difficult-to-treat asthma. They need to be referred to respiratory specialists promptly for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. 

This podcast is targeted mainly for doctors working in primary care, but it will also be helpful for those in secondary care who are not asthma specialists.

Please share this podcast with any colleagues who manage people with asthma and do write to us ([email protected]) to suggest any future topics you would find helpful.

For up-to-date information on asthma see www.ginasthma.org and on difficult-to-treat and severe asthma in particular see https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GINA-Severe-Asthma-Guide-2024-WEB-WMS.pdf

Disclaimer: Feb 2025

The “Asthma with Experts” podcast is produced by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare providers only. The content provided in this podcast does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

The opinions and views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of GINA. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, GINA makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is at the listener’s own risk. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a basis for legal or clinical decisions. GINA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this podcast. By accessing this podcast, you agree to these terms. For further inquiries, please contact GINA directly.  This content may not be reproduced without express written consent from GINA. (www.ginasthma.org) 

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Most acute asthma attacks/exacerbations are preventable with correct management. In this episode of 'Asthma with Experts' which is hosted by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), Professor Alvaro Cruz, an adult pulmonologist in Brasil, shares his views and experience in our dialogue on the prevention of acute asthma exacerbations / asthma attacks.

The podcast is targeted mainly for doctors working in primary care, and will also be helpful for doctors in secondary care who are not asthma specialists.

Please share this podcast with any colleagues who manage people with asthma and do write to us ([email protected]) to suggest any future topics you would find helpful.

For up-to-date information on asthma see www.ginasthma.org

Disclaimer: Feb 2025

The “Asthma with Experts” podcast is produced by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare providers only. The content provided in this podcast does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

The opinions and views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of GINA. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, GINA makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is at the listener’s own risk.

This podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a basis for legal or clinical decisions. GINA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this podcast.

By accessing this podcast, you agree to these terms. For further inquiries, please contact GINA directly.  This content may not be reproduced without express written consent from GINA. (www.ginasthma.org) 

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The ‘Asthma with Experts’ podcast – the place where clinical experts share their personal approaches to management of asthma. features discussions with expert clinicians. The podcast is hosted by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). It is a resource for doctors and health care professionals in primary care and adult and paediatric doctors who are not respiratory specialists.

Asthma is a serious global health problem, affecting approximately 300 million people around the world, and causing around 1,000 deaths per day. Most of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, and most of them are preventable. Asthma interferes with people’s work, education and family life, especially when children have asthma. Asthma is becoming more prevalent in many economically developing countries, and the cost of asthma treatment for healthcare systems, communities and individuals is increasing.

The podcast ‘Asthma for Experts’ which is hosted by GINA (www.ginasthma.org) is intended for primary care doctors and other health care professionals, and also for adult and paediatric general medical specialists in secondary care. The main aim is to increase awareness of asthma and provide expert views on evidence based practice for clinicians. The podcast will be informative for listeners, however please note that the information must not be used or interpreted as medical advice for people with asthma. If you have got asthma, you must talk with your healthcare provider about what is right for you and your asthma, and what is relevant to the health system where you live.

If you find these podcasts useful, please do follow us and also please do share it with colleagues. We do appreciate feedback and comments on the episodes and also welcome suggestions for future topics – email us at [email protected]

What is GINA? The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) was established to increase awareness about asthma among healthcare providers, public health authorities and communities, to improve management of asthma, and to help prevent asthma. Every year GINA publishes a strategy report, containing information and recommendations on asthma, based on the latest medical evidence. Visit GINA at www.ginasthma.org

Disclaimer

The “Asthma with Experts” podcast is produced by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and is intended for informational and educational purposes for healthcare providers only. The content provided in this podcast does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

The opinions and views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of GINA. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, GINA makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is at the listener’s own risk.

This podcast should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a basis for legal or clinical decisions. GINA disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this podcast.

By accessing this podcast, you agree to these terms. For further inquiries, please contact GINA directly.  This content may not be reproduced without express written consent from GINA. 

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