Blood Eosinophil and Risk of Exacerbation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.

Ming Chiu Chan Yiu Cheong Yeung Ellen Lok Man Yu Wai Cho Yu

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

Blood eosinophilia was associated with higher exacerbation risk in COPD patients. Further studies are required to elucidate the mechanism of eosinophilic inflammation in COPD and determine the optimal treatment strategy to reduce exacerbations.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
cystic fibrosis
lung function
intensive care unit
air pollution
acute respiratory distress syndrome