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- Title
Are beta-2-agonists or anticholinergics more effective for treating COPD?
- Authors
Richmond, John R.; Babcock, Chad F.; Mayo, Helen G.
- Abstract
This article determines whether or not beta-2-agonists or anticholinergics are more effective for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both beta-2-agonists and anticholinergics appear to improve symptoms for patients with COPD. Recent research indicates that adding a long-acting anticholinergic to a beta-2-agonist may improve quality of life for patients with stable COPD more than the use of beta-2-agonists alone. Both drug classes increase exercise capacity and alleviate symptoms of COPD, although neither alters disease progression. INSET: CLINICAL COMMENTARY: Patient response and tolerance of side....
- Subjects
OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases; LUNG diseases; RESPIRATORY obstructions; PARASYMPATHOLYTIC agents; ANTISPASMODICS; AUTONOMIC drugs
- Publication
Journal of Family Practice, 2004, Vol 53, Issue 6, p494
- ISSN
0094-3509
- Publication type
Article