Effect of tiotropium on mucus hypersecretion and airway clearance in patients with COPD

Conclusions Tiotropium decreases symptoms associated with sputum in COPD patients, an effect that may be related to the inhibition of airway mucus hypersecretion and improvement of airway mucociliary clearance.
Source: Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research