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
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Swim with the turtles, sleep with the wasps
Wednesday 9 January 2019, 12:00 AM

The simple fales at Falealupo offered the bare necessities, a true Pacific Island paradise
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Samoa’s lush forests, ruined churches and warm waters exert a calming influence in between e-biking adventures, writes Barbara Fountain
‘‘I feel li, Falealupo forest, The truly coastal road near Falealupo
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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