Formoterol and tiotropium both improve lung function in stable COPD patients, with some additional benefit when given together

C. F. Vogelmeier, S. A. Harari, K. Fonay, J. Beier, T. Overend, D. Till, S. Stenglein, V. Oldani (Marburg, Wiesbaden, Nuernberg, Germany; Milan, Origgio, Italy; Sopron, Hungary; Horsham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Update on treatment of COPD II
Session: Update on treatment of COPD II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2506
Disease area: Airway diseases

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C. F. Vogelmeier, S. A. Harari, K. Fonay, J. Beier, T. Overend, D. Till, S. Stenglein, V. Oldani (Marburg, Wiesbaden, Nuernberg, Germany; Milan, Origgio, Italy; Sopron, Hungary; Horsham, United Kingdom). Formoterol and tiotropium both improve lung function in stable COPD patients, with some additional benefit when given together. Eur Respir J 2006; 28: Suppl. 50, 2506

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