Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio: Is it Higher in Bronchiectasis than in COPD?

INTRODUCTION[|]There are similarities in the symptoms and attacks of bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chronic systemic inflammation in COPD and destructive pulmonary inflammation in bronchiectasis lead to increases in inflammatory markers. The presence of peripheral b...

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Main Authors: Pakize Sucu, Zuhal Karakurt, Sinem Gungor, Emine Aksoy, Eylem Tuncay, Ilim Irmak, Nezihe Ciftaslan Goksenoglu, Meltem Coban Agca, Ipek Ozmen, Gokay Gungor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KARE Publishing 2018-07-01
Series:Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia
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Online Access:https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=scie&un=SCIE-54254