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
Focus on getting patients through these strange and uncertain times
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Focus on getting patients through these strange and uncertain times
Wednesday 20 May 2020, 01:45 AM
“COVID-19 is caused by 5G” – one of many conspiracy theories in circulation
REAL CASES
Conspiracy theories abound when people are anxious, but GPs must continue to do what is best for their patients, sometimes while appeasing concerned family members who think the worst is happening
Jonathan Bentley
In older patients, the risks of further testing need to be carefully weighed up with the benefit of what might be found by those tests.
Family membe
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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