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
We are burning up and drowning: Plan, act, do: Health’s job in the climate change emergency
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We are burning up and drowning: Plan, act, do: Health’s job in the climate change emergency
Wednesday 1 March 2023, 12:00 AM

Vast swathes of rural and small-town New Zealand in multiple regions have been devastated in weather events that will recur – and must be planned for [Image: NZDF]
Why is the health sector crucial if New Zealand is to play its part in climate action and save lives, livelihoods and communities? Robin Barraclough explains
"It’s depressing to consider, but I suspect the deluge in Auckland will prove to be far more consequential to the well-off’s awareness of climate chan
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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