COPD phenotype description using principal components analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Airway inflammation in COPD can be measured using biomarkers such as induced sputum and Fe<sub>NO</sub>. This study set out to explore the heterogeneity of COPD using biomarkers of airway and systemic inflammation and pul...

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Main Authors: Vestbo Jørgen, Borrill Zöe, Kolsum Umme, Smith Jacky, Roy Kay, Singh Dave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/41