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
Getting to the bottom of chest pains and swollen ankles soon after a chest infection
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Getting to the bottom of chest pains and swollen ankles soon after a chest infection
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 12:30 AM
Cardiologist Chris Ellis reviews the diagnosis and management of an unusual illness in a patient who is clearly unwell but has no definite target to treat in the
primary care setting
Key points, Most episodes of myocarditis are mild and do not require a cardiac biopsy.
Cardiac biopsy is the key investigation for a patient with a significant , Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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