Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and clinical outcomes in COPD: recent evidence and future perspectives
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disabling condition that is characterised by poorly reversible airflow limitation and inflammation. Acute exacerbations of COPD are a common cause of hospitalisation and death among COPD patients. Several biochemical markers have been studied as outc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2018-02-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/27/147/170113.full |