Blood eosinophils to guide inhaled maintenance therapy in a primary care COPD population

Helen F. Ashdown, Margaret Smith, Emily McFadden, Ian D. Pavord, Chris C. Butler, Mona Bafadhel

Source: ERJ Open Res, 8 (1) 00606-2021; 10.1183/23120541.00606-2021
Journal Issue: January

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