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
Third time unlucky for flu’s return in winter?
Wednesday 15 December 2021, 02:50 AM

Predicting the flu season next winter is still crystal ball-gazing territory at present, experts say [Elijah Hiett on Unsplash]
New Zealand experts will be watching the northern hemisphere for influenza reports in coming weeks, writes Fiona Cassie
Key points, The few cases of influenza in New Zealand last winter were all in returnees in managed isolation or quarantine.
Lack of flu circulating means natura
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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