Effect of PIFR-based optimised inhalation therapy in patients recovering from acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: protocol of a prospective, multicentre, superiority, randomised controlled trial
Introduction Acute exacerbation (AE) is a major cause of disease progression and death in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accounting for majority of medical expenditures. Correct inhalation therapy is effective in preventing AE attacks. However, inappropriate usage of dry...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-05-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/5/e034804.full |