Budesonide/formoterol has an onset of action that is similar to salbutamol and faster than salmeterol/fluticasone in patients with COPD

A. Lindberg, Z. Szalai, T. Pullerits, E. Radeczky (Lulea, Gothenburg, Sweden; Mosonmagyarovar, Szazhalombatta, Hungary)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Recent advances in treatment of COPD
Session: Recent advances in treatment of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1273
Disease area: Airway diseases

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