Prognostic values of neutrophilic count and neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients admitted with acute exacerbation
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic inflammatory pathway with neutrophils and lymphocytes representing the main cells of inflammation. Patients and methods A prospective study was designed to assess the neutrophilic count as well as neutrophil–lympho...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=1;spage=5;epage=8;aulast=Dwedar |