Salmeterol 50μg bid significantly reduces moderate-severe exacerbations in patients with all severities of COPD

R. A. Stockley, M. K. Williams, P. J. Whitehead (Birmingham, London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - COPD in primary care
Session: COPD in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 533
Disease area: Airway diseases

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