Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Causes and remedies for vaccination errors in the COVID-19 landscape
Causes and remedies for vaccination errors in the COVID-19 landscape

This article looks at common COVID-19 vaccination errors and their contributing factors, then provides advice to help avoid such errors based around the ‘seven rights of vaccine administration’
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