The bioavailability and airway clearance of the steroid component of budesonide/formoterol and salmeterol/fluticasone after inhaled administration in patients with COPD and healthy subjects: a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Airway absorption and bioavailability of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) may be influenced by differences in pharmacokinetic properties such as lipophilicity and patient characteristics such as lung function. This study aimed to furth...

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Main Authors: Borgström Lars, Larsson Thomas, Polanowski Tomasz, Dalby Chris, Edsbäcker Staffan, Harrison Tim W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/104