Article
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease's eosinophilic phenotype: Clinical characteristics, biomarkers and biotherapy.
European journal of internal medicine - 1 Jan 2025
Maniscalco Mauro, Candia Claudio, Ambrosino Pasquale, Iovine Antonio, Fuschillo Salvatore
Abstract excerpt
COPD is a chronic, heterogeneous inflammatory disorder of the airways with persistent and poorly reversible airflow limitation, causing symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and sputum production. Despite optimal treatment, some patients remain symptomatic due to the disease's heterogeneit...
Topics
- Humans
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Biomarkers
- Eosinophils
- Phenotype
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
- Eosinophilia
- Leukocyte Count
- Biological Therapy
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones