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
Tokyo 2020: A very different Olympics with value not to be overlooked
Tokyo 2020: A very different Olympics with value not to be overlooked

Sports physician Chris Milne discusses the Olympic Games, due to begin next month, and what will be expected of our athletes to help keep everyone safe
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.
1. Hamilton B, Anderson L, Anglem N, et al. Medical considerations for supporting elite athletes during the post-peak phase of the New Zealand COVID-19 pandemic: a New Zealand sporting code consensus. N Z Med J 2020;133(1517):107–16.
2. Hughes D, Saw R, Perera NKP, et al. The Australian Institute of Sport framework for rebooting sport in a COVID-19 environment. J Sci Med Sport 2020;23(7):639–63.
3. Shimizu K, Sridhar D, Taniguchi K, et al. Reconsider this summer's Olympic and Paralympic games. BMJ 2021;373:n962.