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
Ebb and flow of priorities in health
Wednesday 13 April 2022, 02:05 AM

Unpick one bit of ‘wicked’ knots and another rope will tighten [Image: Milada Vigerova on Unsplash]
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