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 few words from…Alison Fawdry
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A few words from…Alison Fawdry
Wednesday 1 November 2023, 11:12 AM

“Active relaxer” Alison Fawdry on the Queen Charlotte walking track earlier this year [Image: Supplied]
Specialist GP Alison Fawdry is a partner at Tauranga’s Fifth Avenue Family Practice, the Waikato/Bay of Plenty RNZCGP faculty chair and a GP trainer
The best thing about my general practice is the absolutely wonderful team of individuals who make up Fifth Avenue Family Practice. I work with so many
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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