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
Counties Manukau pushes towards youth-friendly primary care
Counties Manukau pushes towards youth-friendly primary care

Findings and tools developed from a 12-month initiative to use quality improvement methods with the goal of providing youth-friendly primary care, are now available
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