Study completed with 29 patients studied. Data is being analyzed to evaluate trough and peak effect of 18 µg tiotropium vs placebo on FEV 1 (L)(forced expiratory capacity in one second), inspiratory capacity and functional residual volume. In addition, we will study the effect of 18 µg tiotropium vs placebo on metronome paced hyperventilation induced dynamic hyperinflation. We will also evaluate the effect of tiotropium induced increase in IC (inspiratory capacity) vs extent of emphysema as evaluated on high resolution thin section CT lung
