Long-acting Inhaled Agents for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Comparative safety and effectiveness of long-acting inhaled agents for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Tricco AC, Strifler L, Veroniki AA, Yazdi F, Khan PA, Scott A, Ng C, Antony J, Mrklas K, D’Souza J, Cardoso R, Straus SE. Comparative safety and effectiveness of long-acting inhaled agents for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 2015 Oct 26;5(10):e009183. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009183.

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