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Survival with Tiotropium Compared to Long-Acting Beta-2-Agonists in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth-leading cause of chronic morbidity and mortality in North America and its burden continues to increase. Tiotropium has been shown to reduce exacerbations, hospitalizations, symptoms, and improve health-related quality of life in patients with COPD. Its effect on mortality and its effects relative to long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), however, remain unknown. To examine the association …

Authors

Gershon AS; Wang L; To T; Luo J; Upshur REG

Journal

COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 229–234

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

1 2008

DOI

10.1080/15412550802237507

ISSN

1541-2555