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
Getting started: Saying no to plastic
Wednesday 26 September 2018, 03:00 AM

Greenpeace reports 12 million tonnes of plastic enters the oceans every year
New Zealand Doctor journalist Fiona Thomas made giving up plastic a New Year resolution. After nine months, she explains the many pitfalls and workarounds involved
Crackers are the perfect example of a simple food that is pretty much impossible to find without plastic wrapping, unless you make them yourself
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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