Roflumilast is safe and effective in improving symptoms and lung function in severe COPD
The case of a 66-year-old man with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is presented. Diagnosis was based on baseline pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and clinical examination. Therapy with tiotropium 18 μg (once daily) and salmeterol/fluticasone 50/500 μg (twice daily) failed to achie...
Main Authors: | Matteo Bonini, Paolo Palange |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2015-08-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/28 |
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