Elevated blood eosinophils in acute COPD exacerbations: better short- and long-term prognosis
Ajmal Jabarkhil, Mia Moberg, Julie Janner, Mie Nymann Petersen, Camilla Bjørn Jensen, Lars Ängquist, Jørgen Vestbo, Tine Jess, Celeste Porsbjerg
Abstract
: COPD exacerbations in patients with high blood eosinophil have a better short-term prognosis without higher risk of subsequent exacerbation. Eosinophilic exacerbations have also a lower three-year mortality.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineExacerbationCOPDEosinophilicInternal medicineEosinophilIncidence (geometry)Retrospective cohort studyEosinophiliaIntensive care medicineAsthmaPathologyOpticsPhysicsChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchAsthma and respiratory diseasesRespiratory Support and Mechanisms