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
Supporting athletes with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Sports Medicine
Supporting athletes with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Monday 17 March 2025, 12:20 PM

US gymnast Simone Biles is a high-profile athlete who has opened up about having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [Image: Agência Brasil Fotografias, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons]
Sports physician Chris Milne examines what you need to know about the use of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications in high-level athletes
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