Formoterol as dry powder oral inhalation compared with salbutamol metered-dose inhaler in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Author: CalderaroE, CalifanoC, CazzolaM, D'AmatoG, D'AmatoM, Di PernaF, MateraM G

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Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are managed with increased doses or frequency of the patient's existing bronchodilator therapy. The use of formoterol in the treatment of mild acute exacerbations of COPD has been suggested; however, a comparison of cumulative doses...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0149-2918(02)85135-9

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Formoterol vs. Salbutamol: Choosing the Right Weapon in the Desert of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating lung condition that can feel like a constant desert wind, making it difficult to breathe. This study explored the use of formoterol, a long-acting bronchodilator, in the treatment of acute exacerbations of COPD, comparing its effectiveness to salbutamol, a common short-acting bronchodilator.

The researchers found that formoterol, when administered as a dry powder inhalation, was as effective as salbutamol in managing acute exacerbations of COPD. This finding is like discovering a new weapon in the desert of COPD treatment, offering a potential alternative for managing these challenging episodes.

Expanding the Arsenal: Formoterol's Potential in COPD Treatment

This study highlights the potential of formoterol as a valuable tool for managing acute exacerbations of COPD. It's like expanding the arsenal of weapons in the desert of COPD treatment, offering additional options for managing these challenging episodes.

A New Weapon in the Desert

The findings of this study suggest that formoterol can be a viable alternative to salbutamol for managing acute exacerbations of COPD, offering a new weapon in the desert of COPD treatment.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study compares the effectiveness of formoterol and salbutamol in managing acute exacerbations of COPD, offering a new weapon in the desert of COPD treatment. The findings suggest that formoterol is a viable alternative to salbutamol, providing an additional tool for managing this challenging condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2002-11-05
  2. Date Revised 2019-09-22
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

12017404

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/s0149-2918(02)85135-9

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English

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