Correlation of sputum inflammatory markers with severity and blood inflammatory markers in bronchiectasis.
Wang Chun KwokKui Kai LauKay Cheong TeoJames Chung Man Ho
Published in: Journal of thoracic disease (2024)
Sputum IL-1β and, IL-8 and TNF-α levels were shown to have significant correlation with various clinical, laboratory and spirometry parameters in bronchiectasis, as well as more severe disease as measured by FACED and E-FACED scores.