November 2022

Stress is often reported as a trigger for asthma symptoms. Understanding which stressors trigger a patient’s asthma can help practitioners and patients optimise management and prevent stress-induced asthma attacks.

Coeliac disease is a common condition that can be easily overlooked. An accurate and expeditious diagnosis can facilitate appropriate treatment to improve quality of life and reduce morbidity for patients.

Although stroke is often considered a disease of older age, up to a quarter of strokes occur in people aged under 55 years, caused by traditional risk factors and less common aetiologies.

Intertriginous skin disorders may be difficult to recognise because friction and maceration can alter their characteristic appearance. With a structured approach, most cases can be successfully diagnosed and managed in the primary care setting.