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
Secrets, fears and empty chairs
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Secrets, fears and empty chairs
Monday 16 December 2019, 01:00 PM

The initial rush of interest from people wanting to stand when the DHBs were established has diminished over time
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Many of the decisions our DHBs make – and the problems they face – are revealed months after the event. Is secrecy the problem, does the public care, , Jackie Cumming, Jackie Cumming
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