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…Kerry Lineham
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A few words from…Kerry Lineham
Wednesday 3 July 2024, 02:34 PM

Kerry Lineham is a nurse practitioner and former US Navy medic [Image: Supplied]
The Doctors Motueka nurse practitioner Kerry Lineham is a former US Navy medic who began his nursing career in Nelson after training at Nelson Polytechnic. He lives with his family on a lifestyle block in rural Tasman and, in his spare time, he likes to go hunting and work on his karate
The best thing about my practice is working with a dedicated team that puts the patient first. I also enjoy the variety of every day – it’s never the
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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