IgE is associated with exacerbations and lung function decline in COPD

IgE is associated with exacerbations and lung function decline in COPD

Abstract Background Both allergen-specific IgE and total IgE in serum play a major role in asthma. However, the role of IgE in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is poorly understood. It was the aim of this study to systematically analyze the relationship between serum IgE levels and disea...

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Main Authors: Marek Lommatzsch, Timotheus Speer, Christian Herr, Rudolf A. Jörres, Henrik Watz, Achim Müller, Tobias Welte, Claus F. Vogelmeier, Robert Bals, for the COSYCONET study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
COPD
IgE
Exacerbations
Lung function decline
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01847-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01847-0

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