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Treating COPD early may lengthen life

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-08-31

Patients who begin treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) early may be adding years to their lives, new studies have found. One study found that patients who had a moderate form of the disease and who were treated early with Spiriva had improvements in lung function, health-related quality of life, and showed a tendency to life slightly longer. Two other studies published in the same medical journal suggest that the anti-inflammatory Daxas improved patients' lung function when taken alone, or when added to another COPD medication. Read full story >

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