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Serum inflammatory biomarkers and clinical outcomes of COPD exacerbation caused by different pathogens

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: COPD exacerbation is characterized by worsening of symptoms, warranting change in treatment. Systemic and airway inflammation play roles in the pathogenesis of COPD exacerbation. We hypothesized whether increased serum inflammatory biomarkers are associated with the clinica...

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Autores principales: Kawamatawong, Theerasuk, Apiwattanaporn, Apitch, Siricharoonwong, Warisara
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5459973/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28615935
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S132132