Tiotropium added to theophylline improves lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease rapidly, compared to theophylline alone

T. Kawayama, M. Ichiki, M. Kinoshita, T. Koga, H. Aizawa (Kurume, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Update on treatment of COPD II
Session: Update on treatment of COPD II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2509
Disease area: Airway diseases

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