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
Does an older man’s fall down the stairs have a pathological contributing factor?
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Does an older man’s fall down the stairs have a pathological contributing factor?
Wednesday 13 October 2021, 12:40 AM

After a fall down the stairs, Phil managed the pain of his fractures with turmeric [Image: Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash]
One of GP Jonathan Bentley’s remote patients takes a tumble, and a subsequent CT scan report makes for interesting reading, but does it point to more concerning disease?
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