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
All hands on deck in the Chatham Islands
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All hands on deck in the Chatham Islands
Friday 17 May 2019, 03:03 PM

Sign points out main attractions in Waitangi, Chatham Islands
Chatham Islands’ 600 inhabitants are skilled at making the most of what they’ve got, Christchurch pharmacist Des Bailey finds
He wanted to come to the Chathams, have a seafood meal and then die. He choked on his meal and had to be put on a drip for two days. He didn’t die
, Chathams Medical centre room, At the Chatham Island Hospital and Health Centre, staff carry out triaging, minor ailments and telephone consults
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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