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COPD management in ATSI communities


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  • COPD is a leading and largely preventable cause of morbidity among First Nations Australians

  • Smoking cessation must be addressed with cultural sensitivity and clinical nuance

  • Spirometry is essential for accurate diagnosis yet remains severely limited and underutilised

  • Inhaler technique and adherence are critical and frequently overlooked

  • Community-driven, multidisciplinary models are key to delivering culturally care

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 44 mins

Experts: Philippa Cotter, Physiotherapist & Michael Hewson, Pharmacist

 

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