Medroxyprogesterone improves nocturnal breathing in postmenopausal women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Progestins as respiratory stimulants in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been investigated in males and during wakefulness. However, sleep and gender may influence therapeutic responses. We investigated the effects o...

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Main Authors: Aittokallio Tero, Utriainen Karri, Saaresranta Tarja, Polo Olli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/28