Significance of assessment of sputum eosinophilia in bronchial asthma

Introduction: Eosinophilic airway inflammation is an important distinguishing characteristic feature of bronchial asthma in adults. To assess this type of airway inflammation, sputum eosinophilic counts are generally considered to be the gold standard. Treatment guided by sputum eosinophilic co...

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Main Author: Reshma.M1 , Sharadrutha.A2 , C.N.Prasad3
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences 2018-04-01
Series:Perspectives In Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.pimr.org.in/Reshma-vol-6-issue-1-2018.PDF