Effects of Tiotropium on Exacerbations in Patients with COPD with Low or High Risk of Exacerbations: A Post-Hoc Analysis from the 4-Year UPLIFT (R) Trial KU Leuven
Background: A history of past exacerbations is a predictor of future events for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Very little is known about the effect of pharmacologic therapies on patients with frequent or infrequent exacerbations. Methods: We conducted a post-hoc analysis of the Understanding Potential Long-term Impacts on Function with Tiotropium (UPLIFT®)trial database. Patients were classified as having a low risk ...