Importance of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and platelet to lymphocyte ratio in COPD exacerbations

Background: The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (nlr) and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (plr) are widely available markers of inflammation. Several types of inflammatory cells and mediators have been found to be involved in the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We aimed to evaluate the association of the nlr and plr with length of hospital stay and survival of patients with COPD exacerbation. Method: We...