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
Antidepressants: To prescribe or not prescribe? That is the question
Antidepressants: To prescribe or not prescribe? That is the question

Two patient examples illustrate the different management approaches required for depression of the same severity, presenting in men of the same age on the same day
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