Impact of Triple Inhaler Therapy on COPD Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer After Radical Surgery: A Single-Centre Retrospective Analysis.

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the most relevant comorbidity associated with lung cancer. The advent of innovative triple treatment approaches for COPD has significantly improved patients' quality of life and outcomes. Few data are available regarding the impact of triple inhaler therapy on patients featuring COPD and lung cancer.

Methods

We retrospectively evaluated the impact of triple inhale bronchodilators in a cohort of 56 patients with treated COPD who underwent lung surgery for primary cancer.

Results

Triple bronchodilation can help to relieve the symptoms of the disease and improve lung function, allowing people with lung cancer to reduce the risk of serious exacerbations and improve their quality of life.

Conclusions

Within the limits of the study, it should be underlined that bronchodilators can effectively affect the outcome and performance status after thoracic surgery.