Budesonide/formoterol significantly improves lung function and reduces exacerbations in both smokers and ex-smokers with COPD

D. M. G. Halpin, S. Peterson (Exeter, United Kingdom; Lund, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Update on treatment of COPD II
Session: Update on treatment of COPD II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2513
Disease area: Airway diseases

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