Nebulized bronchodilators are widely regarded as the optimal treatment for maintenance
therapy in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of …

The difficulty of assessing nebulizer responses in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) has been demonstrated before. This study aims to re-examine both the role of …

Study objectives To assess compliance with home nebulized therapy in patients with COPD.
Design Patients' home nebulizers were replaced with nebulizers that recorded the date and …

PURPOSE: Patients using albuterol and ipratropium for treating chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) can use either nebulizers or metered dose inhalers. This study …

Patients with stable COPD rely heavily on inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids to
control symptoms, maximize quality of life, and avoid exacerbations and costly …

BACKGROUND: The recommended treatment of COPD exacerbations includes
administration of short-acting bronchodilators that act to reverse bronchoconstriction, restore …

Background: The main treatment in COPD consists of bronchodilator agents. As the severity
of disease increases, combined bronchodilators are preferred in place of single agents …

Twenty-six patients with severe COPD or asthma completed standard questionnaires before,
and 2 months after, starting home nebulized bronchodilator therapy. Patients' perceived …

Objective: Bronchodilator maintenance treatment improves pulmonary function and health-
related quality of life in COPD patients. Pulmonary function and patient …

Purpose The aim of the survey was to evaluate attitudes and perceptions toward
nebulization therapy for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …