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Clinical and Inflammatory Phenotypes During Exacerbations Predict In-Hospital Adverse Outcomes in Asthma-COPD Overlap.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Sept 2026
Yuan Lishan, Wang Lei, Yuan Yulai, Li Yilai, Zhang Li, Liu Ying, Liu Lei, Lu Lingyun, Feng Min, Wang Gang, Zhang Shuwen, Zhao Chongyang, Wang Qin, Kang Deying, Zhang Xin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Exacerbations of asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap (EACO) are associated with high mortality, yet the acute-phase heterogeneity remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to identify distinct inflammatory phenotypes of EACO during hospitalization and evaluate their associations with clinical outcomes. METHODS: A prospective two-centre cohort study enrolled 2444...
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- Humans
- Female
- Male
- Asthma
- Phenotype
- Prospective Studies
