Outcome of Inhaler Withdrawal in Patients Receiving Triple Therapy for COPD.

Journal: Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases
Published Date: Dec 31, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to document outcomes following withdrawal of a single inhaler (step-down) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients on triple therapy (long-acting muscarinic antagonist and a combination of long-acting β2-agonists and inhaled corticosteroid), which a common treatment strategy in clinical practice.

Authors

  • Sae Ahm Kim
    Department of Internal Medicinem, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Ji-Hyun Lee
    Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Eun-Kyung Kim
    Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Tae-Hyung Kim
    CJ Jeiljedang Corporation Seoul Korea.
  • Woo Jin Kim
    The Heart Center of Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jaebongro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 501-757, South Korea.
  • Jin Hwa Lee
    Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womens University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womens University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Ho Il Yoon
    Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
  • Seunghee Baek
    Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Jae Seung Lee
    Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asthma Center, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Yeon-Mok Oh
    Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asthma Center, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Sang-Do Lee
    Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asthma Center, and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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