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ReviewInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2015

Role of the fixed combination of fluticasone and salmeterol in adult Chinese patients with asthma and COPD.

Jinming Gao, Roy A Pleasants

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Review in International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Jinming GaoDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Roy A PleasantsDivision of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are common airway disorders characterized by chronic airway inflammation and airflow obstruction, and are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the People's Republic of China. These two diseases pose a high economic burden on the family and the whole of society. Despite evidence-based Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease and Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines being available for the diagnosis and management of COPD and asthma, many of these patients are not properly diagnosed or managed in the People's Republic of China. The value of combination therapy with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting β2-agonists has been established in the management of asthma and COPD globally. Combinations of inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting β2-agonists such as fluticasone and salmeterol, have been shown to be effective for improving symptoms, health status, and reducing exacerbations in both diseases. In this review, we discuss the efficacy and safety of this combination therapy from key studies, particularly in the People's Republic of China.

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Administration, InhalationAdrenergic beta-2 Receptor AgonistsAdultAsian PeopleAsthmaBronchodilator AgentsChinaCost-Benefit AnalysisDrug CostsFluticasone-Salmeterol Drug CombinationGlucocorticoidsHumansLungNebulizers and VaporizersPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveTreatment OutcomeAdrenergic beta-2 Receptor AgonistsBronchodilator AgentsFluticasone-Salmeterol Drug CombinationGlucocorticoidsasthmachronic obstructive pulmonary diseasefluticasonePeople’s Republic of Chinasalmeterol

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PMID25926729
PMCPMC4403740

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