External resources on respiratory health

  • World Health Organization (WHO) – Respiratory Health: The WHO provides comprehensive resources on respiratory health globally. Their website offers guidelines, reports, and data on various respiratory conditions, prevention strategies, and global initiatives to address respiratory health challenges. They also collaborate with organizations like the IPCRG to promote best practices in primary care. (Website: www.who.int/health-topics/respiratory-diseases)
  • International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG): The IPCRG is an organisation dedicated to promoting respiratory health in primary care settings globally. The IPCRG aims to improve the care and management of respiratory conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), by providing resources, education, and support to primary care healthcare professionals. (Website: www.ipcrg.org)
  • Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA): GINA is a collaboration between the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization. Their website provides evidence-based guidelines, reports, and resources for asthma management worldwide. (Website: ginasthma.org)
  • European Respiratory Society (ERS): The ERS is a professional organisation dedicated to respiratory health in Europe and beyond. Their website offers resources, publications, and guidelines on various respiratory conditions. (Website: www.ersnet.org)