Effects of formoterol and tiotropium bromide on mucus clearance in patients with COPD
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
Journal
Volume
105
Issue
6
Pages
900 - 906
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