Comparison of the variability of the annual rates of change in FEV<sub>1</sub> determined from serial measurements of the pre- versus post-bronchodilator FEV<sub>1</sub> over 5 years in mild to moderate COPD: Results of the lung health study

Comparison of the variability of the annual rates of change in FEV<sub>1</sub> determined from serial measurements of the pre- versus post-bronchodilator FEV<sub>1</sub> over 5 years in mild to moderate COPD: Results of the lung health study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The impact of interventions on the progressive course of COPD is currently assessed by the slope of the annual decline in FEV<sub>1</sub> determined from serial measurements of the post-, in preference to the pre-, bronch...

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Main Authors: Tashkin Donald P, Wang He-Jing, Halpin David, Kleerup Eric C, Connett John, Li Ning, Elashoff Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
FEV<sub>1</sub> decline
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Lung health study
Pre-bronchodilator
Post-bronchodilator
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/70

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