Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4207829 Clinics in Chest Medicine 2007 19 Pages PDF
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a treatable disease characterized by progressive airflow limitation. Prevention of disease progression; improvement of symptoms, exercise tolerance, and health status; and decrease in exacerbations and mortality are the goals of management. Inhaled short-acting bronchodilators are recommended for symptoms in mild disease, whereas inhaled long-acting bronchodilators are recommended for maintenance therapy of daily symptoms. When symptoms are not controlled using one bronchodilator, combining bronchodilators may be more effective. Combining a long-acting β-agonist with an inhaled corticosteroid is more effective than either agent alone. Several novel therapies are in different stages of development.
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