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 15 December 2021, 02:05 AM

Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed on the grounds pictured here, formalising a Crown-tangata whenua relationship that has been highlighted by COVID-19 policies [vale t on iStock]
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