Indacaterol/Glycopyrronium in the Treatment of Severe Respiratory Failure: Marked Improvement of Respiratory Failure in a Few Weeks - A Case Report

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a highly prevalent disease, especially in the aging population, associated with several functional disabilities and a high economic burden. Dual bronchodilation with prefixed associations of long-acting β2-agonists and long-acting muscarinic antagonist have a significant role in the management of this condition. The newer combination, indacaterol/glycopyrronium, is useful as a once-a-day therapy and has proven superior to other treatment strategies including inhaled corticosteroids for improving symptoms and clinical condition with a very rapid effect. We report our experience with a patient suffering from severe respiratory failure who improved significantly when the indacaterol/glycopyrronium combination was added to his therapy.