Respiratory medicine
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Respiratory medicine · Jul 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression in COPD.
Previous research indicates a high prevalence of untreated anxiety and depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The current study examined the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in groups for co-morbid, clinically significant anxiety and depression in COPD outpatients of both sexes. ⋯ The findings indicate that CBT may provide rapid symptom relief for COPD patients with clinically significant anxiety and depression, and underline the need for integrating mental health care into the overall medical regimen for COPD.
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Respiratory medicine · Jul 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyCombining tiotropium and salmeterol in COPD: Effects on airflow obstruction and symptoms.
Clinical information on 24-h spirometric efficacy of combining tiotropium and salmeterol compared to single-agent therapy is lacking in patients with COPD. ⋯ Compared to single-agent therapy, combination therapy of tiotropium plus salmeterol in COPD provided clinically meaningful improvements in airflow obstruction and dyspnea as well as a reduction in reliever medication.