Peripheral eosinophil count as a biomarker for the management of COPD: not there yet

Klaus F. Rabe, Bianca Beghé, Leonardo M. Fabbri

Source: Eur Respir J, 50 (5) 1702165; 10.1183/13993003.02165-2017
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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