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Relation of sputum inflammatory markers to symptoms and lung function changes in COPD exacerbations
Thorax · 2000 · Vol. 55(2) · pp. 114–120
Angshu Bhowmik✉(St Bartholomew's Hospital)
Abstract
Patients with more frequent exacerbations have higher baseline sputum cytokine levels, which may predict the frequency of future exacerbations.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchAsthma and respiratory diseasesRespiratory Support and MechanismsMedicineExacerbationSputumCOPDEosinophilInternal medicineGastroenterologyImmunologyCytokineAsthma
MeSH terms
AgedCytokininsFemaleForced Expiratory VolumeHumansLung Diseases, ObstructiveMaleMiddle AgedPeak Expiratory Flow RateSputumVital CapacityCohort StudiesInterleukin-6Interleukin-8
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