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Elevated Eosinophil Counts in Acute Exacerbations of Bronchiectasis: Unveiling a Distinct Clinical Phenotype.
Lung - 1 Feb 2024
Chen Weixin, Ran Siyi, Li Chenchang, Li Zhixin, Wei Nili, Li Jing, Li Naijian
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BACKGROUND: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by bronchial dilation. However, the significance of elevated eosinophil counts in acute exacerbations of bronchiectasis remains unclear. METHODS: This retrospective case-control study included 169 hospitalized patients with acute exacerbations of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Based on blood eosinophil levels,...
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