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
COVID, RATs and the discontinuous human mind
COVID, RATs and the discontinuous human mind
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Jim Vause looks a closer look at rapid antigen tests – partly for personal reasons – but finds them a flawed solution for limiting COVID spread
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