Circulating eosinophil levels do not predict severe exacerbations in COPD: a retrospective study

Yochai Adir, Omar Hakrush, Michal Shteinberg, Sonia Schneer, Alvar Agusti

Source: ERJ Open Res, 4 (3) 00022-2018; 10.1183/23120541.00022-2018
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Airway diseases

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