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
Smart thinking proves a lockdown lifeline
Wednesday 26 May 2021, 01:15 AM

The Blind Low Vision NZ team. Back row: John Mulka, Mark Dickinson, Dan Shepherd, Israel Coello, Nigel Waring and Hendrik Verbeek. Front row: Sefulu Calvert, Liz Ansell and Marjorie Hawkings
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY INNOVATION IN SERVICE DELIVERY AWARD
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Kiwis living with sight loss were supported during COVID-19 lockdowns thanks to creative solutions developed by Blind Low Vision NZ.
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