Respiratory medicine
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Respiratory medicine · Dec 2012
Review Meta AnalysisIndacaterol therapy in patients with COPD not receiving other maintenance treatment.
Recent findings of rapid lung function decline in younger patients with moderate COPD severity suggest the need for effective early treatment. ⋯ Indacaterol, given to patients with moderate-to-severe COPD not receiving other maintenance treatments, provided effective bronchodilation with significant, clinically relevant improvements in dyspnoea and health status compared with placebo.