Eosinophil and T cell markers predict functional decline in COPD patients
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The major marker utilized to monitor COPD patients is forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). However, asingle measurement of FEV1 cannot reliably predict subsequent decline. Recent studies indicate that T lymphocytes and eosi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/113 |