The effects of long-acting bronchodilators on total mortality in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 4<sup>th </sup>leading cause of mortality worldwide. Long-acting bronchodilators are considered first line therapies for patients with COPD but their effects on mortalit...

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Main Authors: Kliber Agnes, Lynd Larry D, Sin Don D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/56