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
Mental health waitlists: Feeling ignored amid escalating symptoms
Mental health waitlists: Feeling ignored amid escalating symptoms

This article looks at ways you can help minimise harms while patients wait to be seen by specialist mental health services
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