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
Mr Brown’s Diary: Week 11 – a lighter load
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Reporter’s Diary
Mr Brown’s Diary: Week 11 – a lighter load
Friday 11 April 2025, 01:26 PM

It’s been a quieter week for health minister Simeon Brown — fewer parliamentary grillings and more time for ribbon-cutting, Insta-ranting and weather forecasting. Reporter Martin Johnston keeps an eye on the front
“Mate, how’s it going?”
It’s been a lighter load for health minister Simeon Brown this week, at least in public – a couple of ribbons to snip,
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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