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
What to expect the first time you encounter a patient with ‘long COVID’
What to expect the first time you encounter a patient with ‘long COVID’
GP Jo Scott-Jones warns that New Zealanders with long COVID may go unrecognised and unsupported due to the current small number of patients affected. Here’s what you need to know to help ensure that doesn’t happen
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