Protocol for the air purification for eosinophilic COPD study (APECS): a randomised controlled trial of home air filtration by HEPA
Introduction Exposure to particulate matter (PM) pollution has been associated with lower lung function in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with eosinophilic COPD have been found to have higher levels of airway inflammation, greater responsiveness to anti-inflammato...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2024-01-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1/e074655.full |