Effect of tiotropium on COPD exacerbations: A systematic review

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Authors
Halpin, David M
Vogelmeier, C
Pieper, M. P.
Metzdorf, N.
Richard, F.
Anzueto, A.
Journal
Respiratory Medicine
Type
Journal Article
Systematic review
Publisher
Elsevier
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Archived with thanks to Respiratory Medicine. . This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
Exacerbation frequency is related to disease progression, quality of life, and prognosis in COPD. Earlier diagnosis, along with interventions aimed at preventing exacerbations and delaying progression, may help reduce the global burden of disease. Long-acting inhaled bronchodilators are effective at maintaining symptom relief and are recommended as first-choice therapy for more symptomatic patients and those at risk of exacerbation.
Citation
Effect of tiotropium on COPD exacerbations: A systematic review. 2016 May;114:1-8 Respiratory Medicine.
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