Methylxanthines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

References

Citations

  1. Kerstjens H, et al. (2005). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clinical Evidence (13): 1923-1947.

  2. Barr RG, et al. (2003). Methylxanthines for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Meta-analysis of randomised trials. BMJ, 327: 643–648.



Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: May 8, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Ken Y. Yoneda, MD - Pulmonology

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