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SUBMITTER: Nannini LJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4170910 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Nannini Luis Javier LJ Lasserson Toby J TJ Poole Phillippa P
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20120912 9
<h4>Background</h4>Both inhaled steroids (ICS) and long-acting beta(2)-agonists (LABA) are used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This updated review compared compound LABA plus ICS therapy (LABA/ICS) with the LABA component drug given alone.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the efficacy of ICS and LABA in a single inhaler with mono-component LABA alone in adults with COPD.<h4>Search methods</h4>We searched the Cochrane Airways Group Specialised Register of trials. Th ...[more]