Eosinophils in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous lung condition characterised by chronic respiratory symptoms, fixed airway obstruction and persistent inflammation that leads to a progressive airflow limitation. Although COPD has traditionally been linked to neutrophilic inflammation, recent studies have identified a subset of patients - approximately 20%-40% - with elevated eosinophil levels in...

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