The Association Between Eosinophil Variability Patterns and the Efficacy of Inhaled Corticosteroids in Stable COPD Patients.

Jung-Ki YoonJung-Kyu LeeChang-Hoon LeeYong Il Hwang Hyun Kuk Kim Dong Il ParkKi-Eun HwangSang-Heon KimKi-Suck JungKwang Ha Yoo Seung Won Ra Deog Kyeom Kim

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2020)

More than one-fifth of patients had an inconsistent blood eosinophil level after the 1-year follow-up, and the AE-COPD rate according to ICS differed based on variability in eosinophils. Regular follow-up of blood eosinophils is required for COPD patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
lung function
cystic fibrosis
patient reported