The Importance of Inhaler Adherence to Prevent COPD Exacerbations
It has been shown that the better outcomes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are closely associated with adherence to drug therapy, independent of the treatment administered. The clinical trial Towards a Revolution in COPD Health (TORCH) study clearly showed in a three year follow up t...
Main Authors: | Jose R. Jardim, Oliver A. Nascimento |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/7/4/54 |
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