Predicting inhaled steroid responsiveness using blood eosinophil counts: personalising long-term management of COPD in primary care

<p><b>Background</b></p> <p>Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including initiation of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), has thus far generally been based on a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. However, benefits of ICS are unclear, and they may harm s...

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Main Author: Ashdown, HF
Other Authors: Butler, Christopher
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2019
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