Reassessing the Role of Eosinophils as a Biomarker in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Blood eosinophils measurement, as proxy for tissue eosinophils, has become an important biomarker for exacerbation risk and response to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Its use to determine the pharmacological approach is recommended in the latest COPD g...

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Main Authors: Mariaenrica Tinè, Davide Biondini, Umberto Semenzato, Erica Bazzan, Manuel G. Cosio, Marina Saetta, Graziella Turato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/7/962