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
Gaining a better understanding of the MSD’s Disability Allowance
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Gaining a better understanding of the MSD’s Disability Allowance
Wednesday 13 September 2023, 12:15 AM

The Disability Allowance covers the costs of gardening and lawn mowing if the person, or another resident in the home, is unable to do these tasks [Image: Jared Muller on Unsplash]
The Ministry of Social Development’s principal health advisor Cathy Stephenson explains what you need to know about the costs that can be covered by the Disability Allowance
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