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SUBMITTER: Lal C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5221559 | biostudies-literature | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lal Chitra C Strange Charlie C
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 20161230
COPD is characterized by persistent airflow obstruction caused by exposure to irritants including cigarette smoke, dust, and fumes. According to the latest GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) guidelines, a combination of inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting β<sub>2</sub> agonists, and long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonists can be used for group D COPD patients who are at high risk for exacerbations. Umeclidinium/fluticasone furoate/vilanterol is one such triple-com ...[more]