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Association Between Routine Blood Biomarkers and Clinical Phenotypes and Exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2020
Nuñez Alexa, Marras Viviana, Harlander Matevz, Mekov Evgeni, Esquinas Cristina, Turel Matjaz, Lestan David, Petkov Rosen, Yanev Nikolay, Pirina Pietro, Negri Silvia, Miravitlles Marc, Barrecheguren Miriam
Abstract excerpt
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased lung and systemic inflammation. We aimed to identify associations between easy-to-obtain blood biomarkers and the frequency and severity of exacerbations. Methods: Cross-sectional, multicentre study performed in four centres in Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. Blood samples were obtained for blood cell count, C-reactive...
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