Abstract:MethodsIn this 26-week, multicenter, double-blind study, patients ≥ 40 years with COPD (forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV 1 ] ≥40% to <80% predicted and no history of exacerbations in the previous year) were randomised (1:1) to QVA149 110/50 mg or SFC 50/500 mg. In this post hoc analysis, we report the rate of mild, moderate or severe COPD exacerbations during 26 weeks of treatment with QVA149 or SFC. Preventing Streptococcus pneumoniae lung infections will have substantial health benefits, yet existi… Show more
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