Efficacy and safety of inhaled pharmacotherapy in patients with pneumoconiosis and airway obstruction: a retrospective cohort study from China

Key Points

• This research examines the effectiveness and safety of inhaled pharmacotherapy for patients with pneumoconiosis and airway obstruction.
• Retrospective cohort study design
• Analysis of patient records from clinical settings in China
• Assessment of lung function, symptoms, and exacerbation outcomes
• Inhaled pharmacotherapy led to improvement in lung function
• Patients reported fewer symptoms
• Reduced rates of exacerbation incidents were observed
• No significant safety concerns were identified