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
Party interrupted: Awaiting the specials
Wednesday 25 October 2023, 05:00 AM

National, ACT and NZ First promise funding to alleviate some of the sector’s pain. But will it come with strings?
Anticipating the results of the special votes is a bit like waiting for a social occasion to hit its stride, writes Barbara Fountain
The real power [post-election] lies with those at the central health agencies. For now, that is Te Whatu Ora
After weeks of electioneering, the s
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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