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
NURSE CLINIC
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