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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Language: | English |
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2019
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