Which of the following groups of medications are considered first-line treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

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Inhaled anticholinergic drugs appear to inhibit vagally mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine.This then causes bronchodilation.Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)is a short-acting anticholinergic agent available for oral inhalation for people with COPD.Anticholinergics are considered first-line treatment for chronic bronchitis and emphysema,but b-adrenergic agonists and methylxanthines are also used to produce bronchodilation in these patients.In many instances,patients receive a combination metered-dose inhaler (MDI)with an anticholinergic drug and aβ₂-adrenergic agonist.

Which of the Following Groups of Medications Are Considered First-Line