Asthma in elderly is characterized by increased sputum neutrophils, lower airway caliber variability and air trapping
Abstract Background Elderly asthmatics represent an important group that is often excluded from clinical studies. In this study we wanted to present characteristics of asthmatics older than 70 years old as compared to younger patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis on a series of 758...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01619-w |