Effects of LTA on lung function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2009.05.031
- VernacularTitle:孟鲁斯特对稳定期慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者肺功能的影响
- Author:
Yingqiang TAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lung Diseases;
LTA;
Respiratory Function Tests
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2009;16(5):823-824
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effect of LTA on lung function in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods A randomized and double blind placebo-controlled clinical trail was conducted in 84 patients with COPD. 42 patients were treated by LTA and 42 patients were treated by placebo for 12 weeks. Results LTA provided significant improvement in inspiratory capacity(IC) ,forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV) and forced vital capacity(FVC). Conclusion LTA is an effective bronchodilator on improving lung function and health status in patients with stable COPD.
