Therapeutic Efficacy of Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol Fumarate versus Budesonide and Tiotropium Dihydrate in Managing COPD Exacerbations, Lung Function, Symptoms, and Quality of Life

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Muhammad Sarim Khan, Sharmeen Khan, Furqan Ahmad, Hassan Raza

Keywords

COPD, Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol Fumarate, Budesonide and Tiotropium Dihydrate, Multicenter Study, Therapeutic Efficacy, Lung Function, Symptoms, Quality of Life.

Abstract

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) poses a substantial global health burden,necessitating effective therapeutic interventions. This study undertakes a comparative analysis of the  therapeutic efficacy of Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol Fumarate (BGF) against Budesonide and Tiotropium Dihydrate (BUD/TIO) in addressing COPD exacerbations, lung function, symptoms, and overall quality of life

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