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
Vaccination for severe tuberculosis: Who gets the vaccine and what is the normal response?
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Vaccination for severe tuberculosis: Who gets the vaccine and what is the normal response?
Wednesday 29 July 2020, 01:10 AM

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Parents and caregivers may be concerned about reactions to the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine in their baby. This article outlines the normal responses that can be expected and appropriate after care for the injection site
Trish Wells-Morris and Mary Nowlan
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