High-sensitivity C-reactive protein level in stable-state bronchiectasis predicts exacerbation risk
Abstract Background Elevation of systemic inflammatory markers were found to correlate with increased disease extent, reduced lung function and higher risk of future severe exacerbations in patients with bronchiectasis. Although a significant correlation of circulating hs-CRP levels with HRCT scores...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02888-z |