Tiotropium versus Salmeterol for the Prevention of Exacerbations of COPD
Tiotropium versus Salmeterol for the Prevention of Exacerbations of COPD
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Waltham, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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Waltham, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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An important goal in the treatment of COPD is the prevention of exacerbations. In this trial, the investigators found that treatment with tiotropium, as compared with salmeterol, prolonged the time to the first exacerbation of COPD and decreased the number of exacerbations.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of disab...
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Tiotropium versus Salmeterol for the Prevention of Exacerbations of COPD
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_858776025
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_858776025
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJMoa1008378
