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
GPs’ fears growing over protection against new coronavirus
GPs’ fears growing over protection against new coronavirus

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From Martin Johnston: I chose this article, written in mid-February, because it is a reminder of the difficulties that many in general practice have experienced over PPE supply, especially early in New Zealand's epidemic and before COVID-19 had arrived here
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