Is ‘GOLD’ standard for the management of COPD in clinical practice?
Summary: primary therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the removal of the toxic agent (in most cases, tobacco smoke). Additional therapy includes bronchodilators. Inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilators can be used to prevent and reduce the risk of exacerbations...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioExcel Publishing Ltd
2012-11-01
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Series: | Drugs in Context |
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Online Access: | http://drugsincontext.com/individual/is-gold-standard-for-the-management-of-copd-in-clinical-practice |