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Clinical characteristics of eosinophilic asthma exacerbations.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Feb 2017
Bjerregaard Asger, Laing Ingrid A, Backer Vibeke, Fally Markus, Khoo Siew-Kim, Chidlow Glenys, Sikazwe Chisha, Smith David W, Le Souëf Peter, Porsbjerg Celeste
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Airway eosinophilia is associated with an increased risk of asthma exacerbations; however, the impact on the severity of exacerbations is largely unknown. We describe the sputum inflammatory phenotype during asthma exacerbation and correlate it with severity and treatment response. METHODS: Patients presenting to hospital with an asthma exacerbation were recruited during a 12-month...
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