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
A tale of two diagnostic challenges: Same organ but different directions
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A tale of two diagnostic challenges: Same organ but different directions
Sunday 15 December 2024, 08:30 AM

Some patients deny taking supplements or prescription medications, adding to the diagnostic challenge [Image: Robin Edqvist on Unsplash]
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This article was first published online on 31 January.
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