Inter-relationships among neutrophilic inflammation, air trapping and future exacerbation in COPD: an analysis of ECOPD study.

Huajing YangXiang WenFan WuYoulan ZhengCuiqiong DaiNingning ZhaoZhishan DengZihui WangJieqi PengShan XiaoLifei LuJianhui HuangShuqing YuChangli YangShengtang ChenYumin Zhou Pixin Ran

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2023)

We found that subjects with high sputum neutrophil proportions and significant air trapping are prone to future exacerbation of COPD. It may be a helpful predictor of future exacerbation.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
current status
lung function
mycobacterium tuberculosis
cystic fibrosis
oxidative stress
intensive care unit