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Jun 2022
40m 23s

#107 COPD: 5 Pearls Segment

CORE IM TEAM
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What are the 3 different types of inhaler devices and what should you educate patients about each? When do you stop the inhaled steroid in COPD? And when do you think of increasing the dose? What is important to communicate at the time of diagnosis, and during goals of care discussions? Show notes, Transcript and References:https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022 ... Show More
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