Inflammatory patterns in fixed airflow obstruction are dependent on the presence of asthma.

Ida MogensenTiago JacintoKjell AlvingJoão A FonsecaChrister JansonAndrei Malinovschi

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Fixed airflow obstruction in asthma was associated with elevated blood eosinophil levels, whereas fixed airflow obstruction without asthma was associated with elevated blood neutrophil levels.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
allergic rhinitis
cystic fibrosis
air pollution