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
Cannabis for pain relief: It’s a done deal for some older people
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Cannabis for pain relief: It’s a done deal for some older people
Thursday 6 August 2020, 02:06 PM

Medicinal cannabis use has become normalised, even for the older age group, writes Barbara Docherty
A discussion at a retirement village shows Barbara Docherty that older adults are making informed decisions about cannabis use and choosing it over alcohol
“Medical cannabis, according to the few studies carried out, is typically well tolerated among older adults although known to increase heart rate and
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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