Inflammatory biomarkers and exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Mette Thomsen, Truls Sylvan Ingebrigtsen, Jacob Louis Marott, Morten Dahl, Peter Lange, Jørgen Vestbo, Børge G Nordestgaard

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Abstract

Exacerbations of respiratory symptoms in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have profound and long-lasting adverse effects on patients.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
Volume309
Issue number22
Pages (from-to)2353-61
Number of pages9
ISSN0098-7484
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jun 2013

Keywords

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Biological Markers
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Fibrinogen
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Odds Ratio
  • Patient Admission
  • Prospective Studies
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
  • Risk
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Vital Capacity

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