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
Reaching rural folk on their own turf
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Reaching rural folk on their own turf
Friday 19 July 2024, 03:02 PM

It seems easier to chat to people about health concerns when they are sitting on a hay bale or dressed in their farming gear [Michelle Mirabell on Unsplash]
Jeremy Webber recounts the pleasure of seeing people at a health hub during Hamilton’s Fieldays, and is buoyed by the enthusiasm of volunteer health students
Our rural communities welcome this time of year. Matariki, the new year, is a time to reflect and for communities to come together.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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