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
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Wednesday 11 September 2024, 06:00 AM

A small but cherished ritual now caught in the crossfire of health sector cuts [Image: FTiare on iStock]
A PR disaster highlights public discontent, raising questions about what we want from our health system as it faces growing strife and an AI-driven future, writes editor Barbara Fountain
The health sector has had a harsh winter, and just as it was about to tip into spring, the fates dealt a farewell chilling blow
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