Article
Point-of-care blood eosinophil count in a severe asthma clinic setting.
Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology - 1 Jul 2017
Heffler Enrico, Terranova Giovanni, Chessari Carlo, Frazzetto Valentina, Crimi Claudia, Fichera Silvia, Picardi Giuseppe, Nicolosi Giuliana, Porto Morena, Intravaia Rossella, Crimi Nunzio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: One of the main severe asthma phenotypes is severe eosinophilic or eosinophilic refractory asthma for which novel biologic agents are emerging as therapeutic options. In this context, blood eosinophil counts are one of the most reliable biomarkers. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the performance of a point-of-care peripheral blood counter in a patients with severe asthma. METHODS: The blood eosinophil counts...
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