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
Don’t lower the price: Three more effective ways to reduce the costs of smoking
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Don’t lower the price: Three more effective ways to reduce the costs of smoking
Wednesday 14 February 2024, 01:00 AM

Up in smoke: Casey Costello’s CPI freeze proposal is sparking debate [Image: Tungsten Rising on Unsplash]
Will freezing excise tax prices truly alleviate the burden of smoking? Janet Hoek and Richard Edwards, professors of public health, and Andrew Waa, lecturer in public health, at the University of Otago argue no
Associate health minister Casey Costello recently said she was concerned about the financial burden on people who smoke. She has requested advice on f
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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