Clinical experience of using double bronchodilation therapy in patients with COPD

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is today one of the socially significant diseases, and its treatment remains a major medical problem.Currently, the main goals of treating patients with COPD are: eliminating symptoms and improving the quality of life, preventing exacerbations and reducing future risks, slowing the progression of the disease and reducing mortality.The article presents a clinical case from the practice of a patient with COPD who received tiotropium bromidi as monotherapy. The patient had significant impaired airway patency during spirometry, a decrease in exercise tolerance. The patient was assigned a new representative of combination preparations with a 24-hour action – Anoro Ellipta® (Vilanterol + Umeklidiniy) 22/55 mcg, with a new drug delivery vehicle. After 6 months of therapy with Anoro Ellipt®, the patient has increased exercise tolerance, improved pulmonary function, as well as quality of life.