Minimal effect of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on blood eosinophil count in steroid-naïve COPD patients

James Kreindler (Merion Station, United States of America), James Kreindler, Nicholas Locantore, Michael Watkins, Sally Lettis, Ruth Tal-Singer

Source: International Congress 2015 – New data on established treatments for asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis
Session: New data on established treatments for asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2959
Disease area: Airway diseases

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