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Bronchodilator responsiveness in patients with COPD
The degree of acute improvement in spirometric indices after bronchodilator inhalation varies among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, and depends upon the type and dose of bronchodilator and the timing of administration.
D. Tashkin+6 more
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Inhaled corticosteroids versus long-acting beta -agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review). [PDF]
Long-acting beta(2)-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids can be used as maintenance therapy by patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These interventions are often taken together in a combination inhaler.
Agarwal+105 more
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Evaluation of gut modulatory and bronchodilator activities of Amaranthus spinosus Linn.
BackgroundThe aqueous-methanolic extract of Amaranthus spinosus (A. spinosus Linn.,) whole plant, was studied for its laxative, spasmolytic and bronchodilator activities to validate some of its medicinal uses.MethodsThe crude extract of A.
M. A. Chaudhary+5 more
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Can spirometric norms be set using pre- or post- bronchodilator test results in older people?
Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is defined by post-bronchodilator spirometry. Data on “normal values” come predominantly from pre-bronchodilator spirometry. The effects of this on diagnosis are unknown.
Kato Bernet+6 more
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Long-acting beta(2)-agonist in addition to tiotropium versus either tiotropium or long-acting beta(2)-agonist alone for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
BackgroundLong-acting bronchodilators comprising long-acting beta(2)-agonists and the anticholinergic agent tiotropium are commonly used for managing persistent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Aaron+47 more
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Kentaro Machida,1,* Tomotaka Kawayama,2,* Masaharu Kinoshita,3,* Masakazu Ichinose,4 Tohru Tsuda,5 Shohei Takata,6 Hiroshi Koto,7 Makoto Yoshida,8 Yoshinori Ashihara,9 Masaru Kawashima,10 Hideaki Suna,10 Hiromasa Inoue1 1Department of Pulmonary Medicine,
Machida K+11 more
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Background Salbutamol and hyoscine butylbromide (HBB) are commonly used bronchodilators in horses with severe asthma (SA). Objective To compare the bronchodilation potency, duration, and adverse effects of salbutamol and HBB in SA.
Berta Mozo Vives+2 more
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Aerosols, Bronchodilators and Mucolytic Agents [PDF]
Frank W. Lovejoy, Paul E. Morrow
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The role of bronchodilator treatment in the prevention of exacerbations of COPD
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are natural events in the progression of the disease, and are characterised by acute worsening of symptoms, especially dyspnoea. These heterogeneous events follow increased airway inflammation,
J. Wedzicha, M. Decramer, T. Seemungal
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