Which drug is more commonly used as therapy for COPD than as therapy for asthma?
A. Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
B. Montelukast (Singulair)
C. Guaifenesin (Organidin)
D. Salmeterol (Serevent)
C
The presence of thick mucus in the respiratory tract is continuous in COPD and intermittent in asthma. It is often necessary to use systemic mucolytic agents or drugs that decrease mucus pro-duction in COPD, but is indicated only rarely for asthma.
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