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New drugs and treatment strategies in COPD

S Harder · DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift · 2012 · Heft 09

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DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift
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S Harder
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Heft 09 / 2012
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Erschienen: 2012-09-27 00:00:00
ISSN
0012-0472
DOI
10.1055/s-0032-1323280

Zusammenfassung

Despite the fact that COPD is irreversible, a number of pharmacological treatments improve the symptoms and quality of life of patients with COPD. These include bronchodilators (betaagonists, anticholinergics, and theophylline), anti-inflammatory drugs (corticosteroids) and combination products (dual-action bronchodilators and bronchodilator/anti-inflammatory combinations), reducing the number and severity of exacerbations and increasing exercise tolerance. However, the most important aspect of managing COPD in patients of all severities remains smoking cessation, as it is the only variable that has an effect on…

Schlagworte

COPD Atemwegserkrankungen Pharmakologie Medikamentöse Therapie Arzneimittelversorgung Therapieinnovation DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift