Dataset from A 12-week, Randomised, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Parallel Group, Multi-center Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Tiotropium Bromide (18 µg) Delivered Via the HandiHaler® in Patients With Newly Diagnosed and/or Maintenance Treatment naïve Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Experiencing an Acute Respiratory Infection (TICARI 1: Tiotropium In COPD Patients With an Acute Respiratory Infection 1)

The aim of the study is to investigate whether the early introduction of maintenance bronchodilator therapy during an acute symptomatic episode of the disease shows benefits on the recovery of symptoms. It also represents an opportunity to identify COPD patients earlier in their disease state and start maintenance therapy, if appropriate.