The authors submit a cross-sectional analysis of out-patient pharmacotherapy of chronic obstruc- tive lung disease in 138 patients where long-term home oxygen therapy was indicated. To this group of patients no inhalatory bronchodilatating drugs were administered in 19.6 % of the pati- ents! The authors provide evidence of a non-significant better survival of patients who used inhalatory bronchodilatating drugs. From the mentioned group during the follow up period 41 (29.7 %) died with a mean survival of 16.5 ± 11.9 (0 - 39) months. Based on the mentioned results the authors draw attention to the relatively late indication of long-term home oxygen therapy and also to the fact that pharmacotherapy of patients with chronic obsructive lung disease indicated for long-term home oxygen therapy is not fully exploited and its optimalization could lead to better patient survival.

        Key words: Chronic obstructive lung disease - Treatment - Pharmacotherapy - Long-term home oxygen therapy - Prognosis