Blood eosinophils as predictor of outcomes in patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbations: a prospective observational study

Autor: Kostikas, K. Papathanasiou, E. Papaioannou, A.I. Bartziokas, K. Papanikolaou, I.C. Antonakis, E. Makou, I. Hillas, G. Karampitsakos, Τ. Papaioannou, O. Dimakou, K. Apollonatou, V. Verykokou, G. Papiris, S. Bakakos, P. Loukides, S.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
Popis: Purpose: In the present prospective multicentre observational study, we evaluated the potential role of blood eosinophils on the outcomes of patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbations. Material and methods: Consecutive patients >40 years with a previous COPD diagnosis were recruited. Blood eosinophils were measured on admission prior to the initiation of treatment and were evaluated in three groups (
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