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
Want to save the world? Save yourself first and beware of ‘bubble busters’
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Want to save the world? Save yourself first and beware of ‘bubble busters’
Wednesday 8 April 2020, 10:41 AM

It is vital that general practice doesn’t start busting bubbles
GP Jo Scott-Jones discusses the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on general practice and on patients, and gives some pointers on how you can help break the chain of transmission
When the RNZCGP, on 21 March, called for general practice to shift to virtual care, separate the well from the unwell, protect vulnerable staff and pu
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