Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
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A nonprofit working to reduce the burden of #asthma worldwide through publications such as evidence-based guidelines and events such as #WorldAsthmaDay.
Joined March 2011
GINA is excited to announce the 2024 Summary Guide, formerly the Pocket Guide, is now available online! The new Summary Guide has a larger page size, but contains the same condensed information. Visit to download the GINA 2024 Summary Guide today!
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World COPD Day 2024: Know Your Lung Function Lung function is not only a predictor of lung health, but overall health. Learn more here:
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World Pneumonia Day 2024 Together with FIRS, we are calling for urgent action to prevent pneumonia deaths among high-risk groups, particularly children younger than five years and older people. Learn more here:
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The GINA 2024 Diagnosis and Management of Difficult-to-treat & Severe Asthma Guide is now available to download and purchase printed copies. Visit:
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World Lung Day 2024 99% of the world breathes unhealthy air. Let’s work together for #LungHealth and #CleanAir #WorldLungDay Learn more here:
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Confirming asthma diagnosis once inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are started can be difficult. If asthma is well-controlled, stepping down ICS may help. Review response after 2-4 weeks – see highlighted section Box 1-5. Full explanation at
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RT @ginasthma: Confirming asthma diagnosis once inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are started can be difficult. If asthma is well-controlled, s…
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Confirming asthma diagnosis once inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are started can be difficult. If asthma is well-controlled, stepping down ICS may help. After assessment, reduce dose and book review – see highlighted section Box 1-5. Full explanation at
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RT @ginasthma: Confirming asthma diagnosis once inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are started can be difficult. If asthma is well-controlled, s…
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Confirming asthma diagnosis once inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are started can be difficult. If asthma is well-controlled, stepping down ICS may help with diagnosis. Start with assessment – see highlighted section GINA 2024 Box 1-5. Full explanation at
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Please share this ‘bite - sized recommendation from GINA. @FIRS_LungsFirst @GlobalAsthmaNet @AsthmaIreland @AsthmaCanada @asthmacouncilau
There is strong evidence for prescribing combination inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol in one inhaler for relief of asthma symptoms in adults/adolescents. It reduces severe asthma attacks & emergency visits. Short-acting beta2-agonist relievers do
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There is strong evidence for prescribing combination inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol in one inhaler for relief of asthma symptoms in adults/adolescents. It reduces severe asthma attacks & emergency visits. Short-acting beta2-agonist relievers do
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World Lung Cancer Day 2024 Today on #WorldLungCancerDay2024 FIRS stresses the importance of early screening awareness and access to diagnose and treat lung cancer. Learn more here:
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RT @ginasthma: The 2024 GINA diagnostic flowchart for clinical practice has been revised. Many health professionals don’t have access (or…
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Asthma Reviews (routine & post-attack): GINA Asthma Management Cycle - three domains: Assess (including confirmation of diagnosis & identification of risks); Adjust (optimise care after assessment); Review to ensure the adjustments have been effective.
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World Bronchiectasis Day 2024 Today on #WorldBronchiectasisDay2024 FIRS is raising awareness by sharing knowledge, and discussing ways to reduce the burden of bronchiectasis for patients and their families worldwide. Learn more at
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GINA 2024 Risks of LTRA’s - risk of neuropsychiatric adverse events: A reminder to advise patients/parents/caregivers about risks including new-onset nightmares and behavioral problems and, in some cases, suicidal ideation.
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GINA 2024 key changes, based on evidence (where available) and consensus, include recommendations on the choice of initial treatment step for adults and adolescents. The GINA cycle of asthma management - asthma treatment is not just about medications.
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GINA 2024 clarifies that assessment of symptom control should not be limited to the last 4 weeks, and emphasizes that assessing symptom control is not enough. Risk factors for exacerbations, including past exacerbations, must also be assessed.
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GINA 2024 provides recommendations about cough variant asthma which may be difficult to distinguish from other causes of chronic cough, since spirometry may be normal - treatment is the same as for asthma in general, with ICS-containing treatment. See
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