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
Worsening COPD called into question when patient has a ‘turn’ during ECG
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Worsening COPD called into question when patient has a ‘turn’ during ECG
Wednesday 26 September 2018, 01:00 AM

HEARTBEAT
A man with severe COPD visits his GP with increasing breathlessness, chest tightness and recent turns of feeling lightheaded with a racing heart. Auckland cardiologist Chris Ellis describes the steps that resolve the patient’s problem
A 76-year-old retired house painter comes in for review. He is usually seen by your colleague, who is away. You have met this patient before; he has a
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