Concomitant therapy with Cineole (Eucalyptole) reduces exacerbations in COPD: A placebo-controlled double-blind trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The clinical effects of mucolytics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are discussed controversially. Cineole is the main constituent of eucalyptus oil and mainly used in inflammatory airway diseases as a mu...

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Main Authors: Schacher Christian, Worth Heinrich, Dethlefsen Uwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/69