Is Advair better than Spiriva for COPD

March 2008

Is Advair better than Spiriva for COPD?

A new study says that high-dose Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) might improve survival better than Spiriva (tiotropium).

But there's no difference in the main outcome...exacerbations. And pneumonia is more common in patients taking Advair.

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