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
Respiratory management a daily feature of community healthcare
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Respiratory management a daily feature of community healthcare
Wednesday 7 November 2018, 08:51 AM

Spirometry can usefully demonstrate an obstructive ventilatory pattern
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Aotearoa New Zealand has a significant respiratory health burden, which is still growing – primary healthcare providers see this every day, and practice nurse input is integral to good patient care
The diagnosis of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is not always straightforward, and there are a number of potentially confound
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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