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 vaccine will be a game-changer for international travel. But it’s not everything
A vaccine will be a game-changer for international travel. But it’s not everything

We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 18 January. In the meantime, please enjoy our Summer Hiatus series, in which our journalists have selected articles from our 2020 news and clinical archives, The Conversation and other publications with which we share content. Please note the comment function has been turned off while we are away. Happy reading. From Simon Maude: As plans for a trans-Tasman travel bubble crystalise, this 'not-so-fast' The Conversation article says it's all very well having COVID-19 vaccines, but they're no silver bullet when it comes to international air travel
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