Sputum eosinophilia and the short term response to inhaled mometasone in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

BACKGROUND: An association between the sputum eosinophil count and the response to a 2 week course of prednisolone has previously been reported in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Whether the response to inhaled corticosteroids is related to the presence of eosinophilic in...

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Main Authors: Brightling, C, McKenna, S, Hargadon, B, Birring, S, Green, R, Siva, R, Berry, M, Parker, D, Monteiro, W, Pavord, I, Bradding, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005