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
Carrot ‘not dogs’ and cheesecake without the cheese: Chelsea goes plant-based
Carrot ‘not dogs’ and cheesecake without the cheese: Chelsea goes plant-based

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From Zahra Shahtahmasebi: "Wanting to mix it up in the kitchen? Chelsea Winter's new book Supergood is full of quirky but also easy recipes that are all plant-based and mostly all gluten-free or with a gluten-free option. Interesting, fun, and most of all, delicious!"
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