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Biomarkers for predicting COPD exacerbations
  1. Ruth Pais
  1. Correspondence to Dr Ruth Pais; ruth.a.pais{at}gmail.com

https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2013-204442

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    This Danish prospective cohort study compared frequency of exacerbations in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with chronically raised inflammatory biomarkers to those with normal inflammatory biomarkers over a 5-year follow-up. It measured baseline levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), leucocytes and fibrinogen levels.

    An exacerbation was defined as requiring a short …

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