Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in real life: the role of adding tiotropium bromide in relation to quality of life and costs

I. N. Fiks, T. Antunes, J. B. Morato (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - COPD - treatment II
Session: COPD - treatment II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1945
Disease area: Airway diseases

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