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
Effective treatments for long COVID
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 12:43 AM

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Goodfellow Gems #236
A BMJ Open review of effective treatments for long COVID (post-COVID-19 condition) found cognitive behavioural therapy and physical and mental health
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References
1. Zeraatkar D, Ling M, Kirsh S, et al. Interventions for the management of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID): protocol for a living systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2025;15(2):e086407.
2. Arroll B, Moir F, Jenkins E, Menkes DB. An audit of 12 cases of long COVID following the lightning process intervention examining benefits and harms. J Family Med Prim Care 2025;14(2):796–99.
3. Arroll B, Oliver J. Using Lightning Process to break cycle of fatigue in long COVID. New Zealand Doctor, February 2025.