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
Time to think winter…and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Time to think winter…and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The weather is getting cooler, so pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant says it’s time to start planning for the onslaught of winter ailments, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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