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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex disorder with many treatment considerations such as symptoms, exacerbations and medication side effects. In this interview, we discuss the recent updates to COPD-x guidelines, and some new real-world data which compares the safety and efficacy of LAMA/LABA/ICS to LAMA/LABA therapy.
A/Prof Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory Physician, MelbourneAustralia has had a very challenging start to 2020. In January and February we had so many bushfires that blanketed much of our country, and then we went into a global pandemic. We know that both viral and environmental factors can be huge triggers for asthma, which means it’s never been more important for our asthma patients to take their regular medications and be aware of their triggers to protect them against exacerbations.
Dr Victoria Hayes, GP, Melbourne
Clare, a patient with asthma Severe asthma is a serious problem that places a heavy burden on individuals and on their families. In Australia, seven out of 10 patients with severe asthma say they are impaired at work, and three out of 10 say they’ve missed work due to their health. The recent availability of targeted biologics has changed the treatment approach for patients with severe asthma. So what do GPs need to know?
Dr John Blakey, Respiratory Physician, Sir Charles Gardner Hospital, PerthMental health issues have been described as a potential ‘second wave’ of the COVID-19 pandemic with many Australians struggling during the lockdown, and men in particular may be reluctant to seek help when they are having problems like anxiety and relationship issues. When men do present with low physical, mental and sexual energy, it may be appropriate to investigate whether low testosterone levels could be the cause….
Dr Stephen Adams, special interest in men’s health & sexual health, GP, PerthRecurrent lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) are so common in the community, although they’re sometimes difficult to recognise at first. We’ve all had those patients that have presented two, maybe three times in a year with a UTI, and we need to be on the lookout for when these patients cross over into being classified as having recurrent lower UTIs because a different treatment approach might be needed.
Dr Dean Conrad, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, SydneyGPs will often identify psychotic symptoms in their patients and be responsible for considering antipsychotic therapy in patients who are treatment naïve. In this interview we look at the considerations that are important when we are contemplating treatment choice.
Dr Manoj Ravindran, Private Psychiatrist, North West Private Mental Health, Burnie, TasmaniaIn this interview we discuss major depressive disorder (MDD) in all its complexity and the challenge it presents to us. MDD not only impacts a patient’s mood, but also their social lives, their professional lives and of course their family and other relationships. We discuss these issues in the setting of treatment choices and the importance of identifying and treating the constellation of MDD symptoms in practice.
Prof. John Tiller, University of Melbourne and Albert Road Clinic, MelbourneThis audio file contains all 6 interviews on this edition.
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Dr Victoria Hayes, GP, Melbourne
Dr John Blakey, A/ Prof. the Curtin Medical School, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Sir Charles Gardner Hospital, PerthDr Stephen Adams, special interest in men’s health & sexual health, GP, PerthDr Dean Conrad, obstetrician and gynaecologist, SydneyDr Manoj Ravindran, Private Psychiatrist, North West Private Mental Health, Burnie, Tasmania Professor John Tiller, University of Melbourne and Albert Road Clinic, MelbourneWhen managing osteoporosis, we’re dealing with a very vulnerable cohort of patients, older patients, patients at risk of fractures, patients we don’t want in hospitals, and these patients also are the COVID-19 cohort of concern. Patients may not believe that osteoporosis treatment and prevention is high on their list when they’re so preoccupied with concerns about getting sick, but we as their treating doctors need to emphasise the importance of continuous treatment and facilitate measures to help patients keep it as simple as possible.
Dr Michelle Tellus, Rheumatologist, VictoriaWith more than 90% of teenagers aged 16 to 18 years in Australia suffering from acne, we GPs certainly see a lot of this condition. It’s so important that we treat acne early, it can improve quality of life, it can improve psycho-social upset, it can improve self-confidence, self-esteem and prevent scarring. In this interview we discuss the current landscape in acne management.
Dr Jo-Ann See, Principal Dermatologist, Central Sydney Dermatology
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