IPCRG

@IPCRG

Charity working locally collaborating globally to improve respiratory health in primary care

Joined June 2011

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IPCRG@IPCRG · 5 h

The WHO Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases shared the draft technical report ahead of the UN Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases. IPCRG CEO Siân Williams contributed to this statement and shared her reflections on LinkedIn. Learn more at: buff.ly/9mqknqy

IPCRG's tweet image. The WHO Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases shared the draft technical report ahead of the UN Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases.
IPCRG CEO Siân Williams contributed to this statement and shared her reflections on LinkedIn.

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 25

#GINA recommends peak expiratory flow (PEF) monitoring as a simple, affordable alternative to spirometry to monitor asthma variability and control, making management more accessible. Now available in multiple languages Learn more at: buff.ly/meYoKO0

IPCRG's tweet image. #GINA recommends peak expiratory flow (PEF) monitoring as a simple, affordable alternative to spirometry to monitor asthma variability and control, making management more accessible. Now available in multiple languages

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 24

We are excited to share two videos demonstrating how COPD Right Care resources can be used in a consultation setting. Explore these videos at: buff.ly/djMvmxI

IPCRG's tweet image. We are excited to share two videos demonstrating how COPD Right Care resources can be used in a consultation setting.

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 24

New @WHO/@EuroRespSoc report: 81.7 million Europeans with chronic respiratory disease; millions undiagnosed. Urgent action needed on smoking, polluted air, early diagnosis. Read more: buff.ly/etfAZyj #FRESHAIR4Life

IPCRG's tweet image. New @WHO/@EuroRespSoc report: 81.7 million Europeans with chronic respiratory disease; millions undiagnosed. Urgent action needed on smoking, polluted air, early diagnosis. Read more: buff.ly/etfAZyj #FRESHAIR4Life

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 23

'New vision for primary healthcare and sustainable development': join WONCA colleagues for their next world conference in Lisbon, Portugal, from 17-21 September 2025. Learn more at: buff.ly/8uCAtz5

IPCRG's tweet image. 'New vision for primary healthcare and sustainable development': join WONCA colleagues for their next world conference in Lisbon, Portugal, from 17-21 September 2025.

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 22

We’re improving the IPCRG website to help you find what you need faster. 🌐 A new translation feature is now live—just click ‘Select language’ in the top-right corner of any page to view it in your preferred language via Google Translate.

IPCRG's tweet image. We’re improving the IPCRG website to help you find what you need faster. 🌐 A new translation feature is now live—just click ‘Select language’ in the top-right corner of any page to view it in your preferred language via Google Translate.

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 21

We have created a new educational case study demonstrating the role of community pharmacists in asthma management, from health education to detection of risk factors and triggers and identification of rescue medication over-reliance. Available at: buff.ly/fJ16M5m

IPCRG's tweet image. We have created a new educational case study demonstrating the role of community pharmacists in asthma management, from health education to detection of risk factors and triggers and identification of rescue medication over-reliance.

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 18

Rhinitis is common and often underestimated, leading to misdiagnosis and poor management. Many self-treat or don’t report symptoms, yet it impacts quality of life and care for other conditions. Learn more at: buff.ly/n78bUSJ

IPCRG's tweet image. Rhinitis is common and often underestimated, leading to misdiagnosis and poor management. Many self-treat or don’t report symptoms, yet it impacts quality of life and care for other conditions.

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 17

The International Pharmaceutical Federation will hold its 2025 World Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 31 August to 3 September with the theme 'Pharmacy Forward: Performance, Collaboration and Health Transformation'. Learn more at: buff.ly/J84rVFd @FIPpharmacists

IPCRG's tweet image. The International Pharmaceutical Federation will hold its 2025 World Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 31 August to 3 September with the theme 'Pharmacy Forward: Performance, Collaboration and Health Transformation'.

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@FIPpharmacists

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 17

A new paper has looked at trends in household #airpollution. Findings reveal: 50% drop in health burden since 1990 Sub-Saharan Africa & Oceania still face major risks Children under 5 most affected It’s time to push for cleaner cooking for all #FRESHAIR4Life #CleanCooking

IPCRG's tweet image. A new paper has looked at trends in household #airpollution. Findings reveal:
50% drop in health burden since 1990
Sub-Saharan Africa &amp; Oceania still face major risks
Children under 5 most affected
It’s time to push for cleaner cooking for all #FRESHAIR4Life #CleanCooking

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 16

📢 Breaths, our new e-learning initiative, offers mini-courses to boost confidence and skills in respiratory care. Our first mini-series focuses on asthma care, and we recently launched a new Breath on Rhinitis diagnosis. Find out more at: buff.ly/WAxHKbU

IPCRG's tweet image. 📢 Breaths, our new e-learning initiative, offers mini-courses to boost confidence and skills in respiratory care. Our first mini-series focuses on asthma care, and we recently launched a new Breath on Rhinitis diagnosis.

Find out more at:

buff.ly/WAxHKbU

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 15

Our Asthma Right Care Delivery Team met in May to provide national updates on group activities in our unfolding social movement. Read the full blog post at: buff.ly/aYOzrrI

IPCRG's tweet image. Our Asthma Right Care Delivery Team met in May to provide national updates on group activities in our unfolding social movement.

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 14

IPCRG CEO Siân Williams spoke at a strategic side event at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, focused on putting Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) on the global health and political agenda. For a recap of the event and images, visit: buff.ly/Pt2loLN

IPCRG's tweet image. IPCRG CEO Siân Williams spoke at a strategic side event at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, focused on putting Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) on the global health and political agenda.

For a recap of the event and images, visit:

buff.ly/Pt2loLN

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 11

📚 Read our Quick Guide to Spirometry desktop helper for primary care professionals! Get all the info you need about spirometry - from preparation to interpretation. Now available in multiple languages. Learn more at: buff.ly/bSWPFY7 #Spirometry

IPCRG's tweet image. 📚 Read our Quick Guide to Spirometry desktop helper for primary care professionals! Get all the info you need about spirometry - from preparation to interpretation. Now available in multiple languages.

Learn more at:

buff.ly/bSWPFY7

#Spirometry

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 10

'New vision for primary healthcare and sustainable development': join WONCA colleagues for their next world conference in Lisbon, Portugal, from 17-21 September 2025. Learn more at: buff.ly/pNONKrN

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 9

🔍 Explore our free accredited e-learning modules! Evidence-based materials on post-COVID-19 care, vaccination, patient communication, and managing asthma & COPD amid COVID-19. 🩺📚 Find out more at: buff.ly/pD007tY #MedicalEducation #COVID19

IPCRG's tweet image. 🔍 Explore our free accredited e-learning modules! Evidence-based materials on post-COVID-19 care, vaccination, patient communication, and managing asthma &amp; COPD amid COVID-19. 🩺📚

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#MedicalEducation #COVID19

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 8

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 7

The @WHO has released its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report.155 countries now enforce at least one best-practice MPOWER measure—protecting over 6.1 billion people, but gaps remain with 40 countries lacking top-tier policies. Read report: buff.ly/2qClws8 #FRESHAIR4Life

IPCRG's tweet image. The @WHO has released its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report.155 countries now enforce at least one best-practice MPOWER measure—protecting over 6.1 billion people, but gaps remain with 40 countries lacking top-tier policies. Read report: buff.ly/2qClws8 #FRESHAIR4Life

IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 7

Early diagnosis of COPD improves patient quality of life, delays lung function decline and reduces symptom burden. Failure to diagnose COPD in time can lead to poor health and premature death. Now available in multiple languages. Learn more at buff.ly/fAALncW

IPCRG's tweet image. Early diagnosis of COPD improves patient quality of life, delays lung function decline and reduces symptom burden. Failure to diagnose COPD in time can lead to poor health and premature death. Now available in multiple languages.

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IPCRG@IPCRG · Jul 4

Asthma diagnosis is not easy because it is a variable condition, and there is no single objective test. Our Desktop Helper with practical advice, now available in multiple languages. Learn more at: buff.ly/uFfIWBo

IPCRG's tweet image. Asthma diagnosis is not easy because it is a variable condition, and there is no single objective test. Our Desktop Helper with practical advice, now available in multiple languages.

Learn more at:

buff.ly/uFfIWBo