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
Turn up the heat on emissions goals: Short-changed on climate in year of disaster after disaster
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Turn up the heat on emissions goals: Short-changed on climate in year of disaster after disaster
Friday 16 December 2022, 10:00 AM

Flooding in Te Tau Ihu (top of the south) forced people out of their homes (pictured, Jemima Jones, Nelson) [Image: NZD]
Despite an increasing awareness of the worsening health impacts of climate change, not enough is being done both domestically and globally, write Dermot Coffey and Summer Wright
The year 2022 was one of climate-related disasters – from a heatwave in Europe and a record high temperature in the UK to floods that devastated Pakis, Summer Wright, Summer Wright [Image: NZD]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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