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
COVID-19 DISPATCHES: PM signals red restrictions nationwide once Omicron outbreak hits community
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COVID-19 DISPATCHES: PM signals red restrictions nationwide once Omicron outbreak hits community
Thursday 20 January 2022, 01:39 PM
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Dispatches for 20 January
Dispatches and links to releases on activity relating to the COVID pandemic from 17 to 21 January. New dispatches will be added at the top of the page
Red level restrictions will be imposed on all of New Zealand when Omicron begins circulating in the community.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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