Bronchodilator treatment of stable COPD: long-acting anticholinergics

Bronchodilator treatment of stable COPD: long-acting anticholinergics

Since airflow obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is to some extent reversible, bronchodilators play an important role in the maintenance treatment of COPD the more they reduce hyperinflation and, as a result, improve dyspnoea and exercise capacity. Since parasympathetic acti...

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Main Author: W. Vincken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2005-09-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Subjects:
Anticholinergic agents
bronchodilators
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
tiotropium bromide
treatment
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/14/94/23

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