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
Still more questions than answers: Retired GP reports on Waikouaiti water scare meeting
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Still more questions than answers: Retired GP reports on Waikouaiti water scare meeting
Tuesday 9 February 2021, 02:38 PM

Anxious and angry residents questioning experts at last Friday’s Waikouaiti public meeting over the lead spikes in their drinking water were answered openly, says local retired GP Trevor Walker
Retired GP and Karitane resident Trevor Walker reports on Friday’s public meeting at Waikouaiti and shares his diary since the day the community was alerted to the high lead spikes in their tap water
A mother and sick child report their lead levels on Facebook. Results are fine. Sigh of relief.
Tuesday, 2 February: “No drink” notice
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