Combination of beta2 agonists and anticholinergic drugs improves lung function in patients with COPD

M. I. Nikolau, D. V. Dokic, B. Gerovski, Z. M. Goseva, Z. S. Arsovski (Skopje, Fyrom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Assessing the lungs in obstruction: technological advances in lung function testing
Session: Assessing the lungs in obstruction: technological advances in lung function testing
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4168
Disease area: Airway diseases

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