Blood eosinophils and C-reactive protein as prognostic factors in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Exacerbations of COPD are heterogeneous and have significant effect on the socioeconomic burden. The value of eosinophils (Eos) in predicting response to corticosteroids is docum...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4103/ejb.ejb_42_19 |