Osler Collection

Respiratory Medicine

GOLD COPD, asthma care, pneumonia guidelines, pleural disease, bronchiectasis and pulmonary function testing.

12 resources

This collection provides essential guidelines and practical resources for understanding and managing respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma. It is designed for healthcare professionals and students in Uganda and East Africa seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in respiratory medicine.

01Guidelines & protocolsGlobal Strategy for COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention (2026)Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Inc.Pulmonology· 2026· 248 pagesGlobal Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The information provided is for the convenience of users to help them understand the conclusions of GOLD as of the date of the specific information’s approval by GOLD.Read: BACKGROUND · pp. 12–13Start here — GOLD 2026
02Guidelines & protocolsGOLD 2026 Pocket Guide to COPDGlobal Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung DiseasePulmonology· 2026· 69 pagesA guide for health care professionals on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, providing global strategies and recommendations.Read: TABLE OF FIGURES · p. 4GOLD pocket guide
03Clinical notesA2BCD: A CONCISE GUIDE FOR ASTHMA MANAGEMENTMarek Lommatzsch, Guy G Brusselle, Mark L Levy, G Walter Canonica, Ian D Pavord, Michael Schatz, Johann Christian VirchowPulmonology· 2023· 4 pagesThis document presents a practical one-page guide for asthma management, focusing on dual assessment, basic measures, identification of comorbidities, and targeted treatment strategies.Read: p. 1A2BCD asthma guide
04Lecture slidesAsthma: Overview, Etiology, and ManagementDr. Achiro KevinPulmonology· 2017· 40 pagesAn educational presentation defining asthma, its epidemiology, global and regional burden with a focus on Uganda, and its primary risk factors according to GINA guidelines.Asthma overview & GINA
05Clinical reviewsSevere Community-Acquired PneumoniaNew York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and University of BarcelonaPulmonology· 2022· 12 pagesSevere community-acquired pneumonia is the most lethal form of community-acquired pneumonia, with mortality rates reaching 40%. This review covers six aspects of severe community-acquired pneumonia that are still controversial, including diagnosis, treatment, and management.Severe CAP
06Guidelines & protocolsGuidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of PneumoniaUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoPulmonology· 2018· 20 pagesThe document provides comprehensive guidelines for evaluating and treating various forms of pneumonia, including community‑acquired, ventilator‑associated, and pediatric cases, emphasizing antibiotic selection based on resistance patterns and clinical presentation.Read: DIAGNOSIS · p. 3Pneumonia guideline
07VideoVideo lectures1. Fungal PneumoniasGeneral MedicineFungal pneumonias (video)
08Lecture slidesRespiratory Symptoms, Examination, and Pulmonary Function TestsDr. Katuramu RichardPulmonology· 33 pagesAn introductory lecture outline on respiratory medicine, covering common pulmonary symptoms like cough and breathlessness, physical examination techniques, and pulmonary function tests.Respiratory exam & PFTs
09Lecture slidesCSF Pleural Fluid AnalysisPulmonology· 31 pagesPleural fluid analysis
10Lecture slidesPLEURAL DISEASESCTS· 24 pagesPleural diseases
11Clinical reviewsDiagnosis and management of bronchiectasisUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, AltaRespiratory Medicine· 2017· 8 pagesBronchiectasis is a chronic, debilitating respiratory condition characterized by persistent cough and sputum production. Management aims to suppress airway infection and inflammation, improve symptoms, and enhance health‑related quality of life.Bronchiectasis
12Video lecturesBRONCHIECTASIS TREATMENT GOALS, UNMET NEEDS, AND EMERGING THERAPIES: A PODCASTMedical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA; UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USAPulmonology· 2025· 12 pagesThis podcast discusses the chronic inflammatory lung disease bronchiectasis, focusing on its causes, pathophysiology, and available therapeutic tools. It emphasizes the importance of a multimodal approach to treatment aimed at alleviating symptoms and slowing disease progression.

Collection updated Sep 2026· Access follows each resource's usual availability.

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