Pneumologie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Efficacy of tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) in patients with chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of different severities].
Aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of inhaled Tiotropium bromide in COPD patients of different severities in pneumological practices during a three months clinical trial. ⋯ Tiotropium bromide 18 microg once daily led to a persistent improvement of lung function and a reduction of exacerbations in patients with COPD of different severities.