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
In cautionary tales, a GP often comes out looking second rate – not this time
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In cautionary tales, a GP often comes out looking second rate – not this time
Wednesday 1 August 2018, 03:32 PM

Tara liked to jog regularly with her peers but felt she needed an asthma inhal
A patient seeking an inhaler for exercise-induced asthma gets a prompt and very different diagnosis, and just in time
My colleague recently discussed her patient with me, which provided a cautionary tale. This, in itself, is nothing new in our practice, except that, u
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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