Bronchodilators not only dilate the airway, but they also reduce hyperinflation during exercise and are invaluable in the treatment of COPD. Historically, short-acting beta2-agonists have been one ...

We therefore performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine whether use of a short-acting bronchodilator provides a protective effect in patients with COPD undergoing ...

Current treatments for COPD include one anti-inflammatory medication and two long-acting medications that are also bronchodilators. These treatments are often taken in combination, depending on ...