Combination therapy with salmeterol and fluticasone propionate (SFC) is more effective than salmeterol (SAL) alone in reducing exacerbations of COPD

P. Kardos, M. Wencker, T. Glaab, C. Vogelmeier (Frankfurt, Marburg, Munich, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - COPD - treatment II
Session: COPD - treatment II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1944
Disease area: Airway diseases

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