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
Five common areas for error in gastrointestinal prescribing
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Five common areas for error in gastrointestinal prescribing
Wednesday 23 November 2022, 12:20 AM

For those with functional dyspepsia, alternative explanations or labels for their upper abdominal discomfort can lead to problems “down the track” [Image: Ruben Mishchuk on Unsplash]
Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser summarises common errors when prescribing treatments for gastrointestinal conditions
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