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SUBMITTER: Janjua S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8425588 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Janjua Sadia S Pike Katharine C KC Carr Robin R Coles Andy A Fortescue Rebecca R Batavia Mitchell M
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20210908
<h4>Background</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung condition characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and limited lung airflow, dyspnoea and recurrent exacerbations. Suboptimal therapy or non-adherence may result in limited effectiveness of pharmacological treatments and subsequently poor health outcomes.<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine the efficacy and safety of interventions intended to improve adherence to single or combined pharmacological treatments com ...[more]