Lung function decline and variable airway inflammatory pattern: Longitudinal analysis of severe asthma

Background Eosinophilic airway inflammation measured by using induced sputum is an important treatment stratification tool in patients with severe asthma. In addition, sputum eosinophilia has been shown to be associated with severe exacerbations and airflow limitation. Objectives We sought to identi...

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Autores principales: Newby, C, Agbetile, J, Hargadon, B, Monteiro, W, Green, R, Pavord, I, Brightling, C, Siddiqui, S
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Mosby Inc. 2014