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
Antidepressants’ ‘bad rap’ means they may be underused in pregnancy, breastfeeding
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Antidepressants’ ‘bad rap’ means they may be underused in pregnancy, breastfeeding
Wednesday 10 October 2018, 04:42 PM

The issue of antidepressant use in pregnancy and breastfeeding needs to be looked at from two directions: the risks inherent with particular treatments and the risks of untreated illness on the mother and the baby
Key points, Psychological therapy is both what women want and what is indicated.
Maternal mental illness is associated with increased risks in pregnancy imp
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