QVA149 improves lung function and reduces exacerbations compared to tiotropium in patients with severe-to-very severe COPD: The SPARK study

J. H. Ficker, J. A. Wedzicha, M. Decramer, A. FowlerTaylor, P. D'Andrea, C. Arrasate, H. Chen, D. Banerji (Nuernberg, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Leuven, Belgium; East Hanover, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Asthma and COPD management: novel clinical findings
Session: Asthma and COPD management: novel clinical findings
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3639
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. H. Ficker, J. A. Wedzicha, M. Decramer, A. FowlerTaylor, P. D'Andrea, C. Arrasate, H. Chen, D. Banerji (Nuernberg, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Leuven, Belgium; East Hanover, United States Of America). QVA149 improves lung function and reduces exacerbations compared to tiotropium in patients with severe-to-very severe COPD: The SPARK study. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 3639

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