Effects of formoterol and tiotropium bromide on mucus clearance in patients with COPD

Volume: 105, Issue: 6, Pages: 900 - 906
Published: Jun 1, 2011
Abstract
BackgroundLung mucociliary clearance is impaired in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Treatment guidelines recommend that patients with COPD receive maintenance therapy with long-acting beta-agonists and anticholinergic agents.MethodsTwenty-four patients with mild to moderate COPD received formoterol (12 μg, twice daily from Turbuhaler® dry powder inhaler (DPI)) or tiotropium (18 μg, once daily from Handihaler® DPI) for...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of formoterol and tiotropium bromide on mucus clearance in patients with COPD
Published Date
Jun 1, 2011
Volume
105
Issue
6
Pages
900 - 906
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