Pharmacological therapy for COPD has a significant role in reducing symptoms, reducing exacerbation frequency and severity, along with improving exercise tolerance, health status, and quality of life. Describe two pharmacological regimens for COPD with rationale, names of medications, duration of action, two side effects, and stage of COPD you would use this medication. Please include references.

Pharmacological therapy for COPD has a significant role in reducing symptoms, reducing exacerbation frequency and severity, along with improving exercise tolerance, health status, and quality of life. Describe two pharmacological regimens for COPD with rationale, names of medications, duration of action, two side effects, and stage of COPD you would use this medication. Please include references.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter19: Analgesics, Sedatives, And Hypnotics

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