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
The vaping genie is out of the bottle but user education needs to keep up
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The vaping genie is out of the bottle but user education needs to keep up
Monday 10 June 2019, 12:50 PM

Vaping is certainly less harmful than tobacco, but not harmless
Vaping is demonstrably less harmful than cigarette smoking but it is not off the hook entirely. Occupational health expert David McBride takes a look at the toxicological areas of concern and potential confusion about the role of vaping
Vaping, using an e-cigarette, has been available in New Zealand for well over 10 years, with growing evidence for both possible harms and benefits.
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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