| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9383811 | Archivos de Bronconeumología | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Tiotropium was more effective than ipratropium and salmeterol as measured by objective clinical variables (forced expiratory volume in 1 second) and subjective ones (the Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire and dyspnea transitional index). Hospital stays were shorter and exacerbations fewer with tiotropium. In all cases, tiotropium was more cost-effective than the alternatives, thus use of tiotropium could help hospitals to save money.
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Authors
A.J. GarcÃa Ruiz, F. Leiva Fernández, F. Martos Crespo,