The TORCH (TOwards a Revolution in COPD Health) study: salmeterol/fluticasone propionate (SFC) improves health status, reduces exacerbations and improves lung function over three years

B. Celli, P. M. A. Calverley, J. A. Anderson, G. T. Ferguson, C. Jenkins, P. W. Jones, J. Vestbo, J. C. Yates, N. Pride, on behalf of the TORCH investigators (USA; United Kingdom; Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - COPD – therapy/exacerbations
Session: COPD – therapy/exacerbations
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 312
Disease area: Airway diseases

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